Staff Attorney

RFCUNY; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RFCUNY is seeking a Staff Attorney in New York, NY to provide consultations on immigration-related issues and assist with naturalization and family-based immigration applications.

The role requires a J.D. and State Bar admission, with preferred immigration law experience. The position is hybrid with in-office requirements and some travel within NYC, offering broad outreach to diverse communities.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and bar admission required.
• Experience with immigration law preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Counsels participants on immigration law and related issues.
• Assists with completion and review of immigration applications/petitions.
• Reviews and authorizes subdivision by paralegal staff; ensures accuracy.
• Conducts immigration workshops and seminars for staff and community partners.
• Interprets laws and regulations for clients and partners.
• Analyzes complex case types, including criminal convictions and fraud.

Skills

Immigration law knowledge

Supervisory skills

Strong written communication

Customer service focus

Education

J.D. and State Bar admission

Job description

Staff Attorney# External Opportunities## Staff AttorneyApply: New York, NY: Full time: Posted Today: JR4641Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY).The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries.We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY.Primary Location:OFFICE OF SR VC FOR UNIVERSITY RELATIONSBargaining Unit:No**Position Summary**Reporting to the Executive Director, the Staff Attorney will provide consultations on immigration-related issues and application assistance at the immigration center.The Staff Attorney will primarily focus on providing legal assistance in the areas of naturalization and family based immigration law.**Duties and Responsibilities:*** Counsels participants on immigration law and related issues* Assists participants in the completion and review of immigration application/petitions* Reviews and authorizes release of applications and petitions completed by paralegal staff* Ensures that staff and volunteers are complying with work policies and procedures* Conducts immigration workshops and seminars to benefit staff, participants, and targeted communities* Interprets immigration laws, rulings, and regulations for staff and community partners* Analyzes complex immigration case types e.g. criminal convictions and fraud* Ensures data and reports are compiled on the services rendered* Reports regularly to the Executive Director on the provision of services and outreach to the community* This is a hybrid position with at least 2 days in office and requires travel within NYC* Other duties as assigned**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*** J.D. and State Bar admission* Some immigration experience and/or passion about immigrant issues preferred* Second language requirement is preferred* Excellent supervisory skills including the ability to oversee and guide the work product and professional development of staff and volunteers* Ability to work in an open environment with limited privacy* Excellent communications, interpersonal, writing and legal writing skills; customer service focus* Flexibility, self-motivation and the ability to motivate others* Ability to work independently as well as with a team in order to further the mission of CCN* Willingness to work on weekends and/or occasional eveningsPay Range:Minimum - Maximum: $81,600**RFCUNY Benefits** RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals**Equal Employment Opportunity Statement** The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.