Staff Attorney - 2003260

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York seeks a Staff Attorney to provide direct immigration legal services under the ONA contract across Orange, Rockland, Sullivan and Ulster counties, with duties in the Immigration Legal Services office in the Bronx region.

The role requires a JD, bar admission, and bilingual communication skills to represent clients in complex cases, trainings and community outreach. Travel and flexible hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree is required.
• Admission to the bar of any state or DC; NY bar preferred.
• Bilingual ability in English and another language is required.

Responsibilities

• Advise, counsel and represent individuals in immigrant and non-immigrant matters.
• Provide services across Orange, Rockland, Sullivan and Ulster counties and support ONA centers.
• Maintain case files and prepare monthly statistics and reports.
• Deliver trainings and Know-Your-Rights workshops and participate in legal clinics.

Skills

Bilingual

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Public presentations

Driver's license

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission

Job description

Job Title:Staff Attorney

Location:South Bronx

FLSA Status:Full Time - Exempt

Classification:Professional

Division:Immigrant and Refugee Services

Office:Immigration Legal Services

Reports to:Supervising Attorney

Supervisory Responsibilities:Yes___ No__X___

Salary: $75,000-$90,000 annually, this is an exempt position based on a 35 hours work week.

Summary:Under a contract with the New York State Office of New Americans (ONA), the Legal Counsel provides direct legal services to residents of Orange, Rockland, Sullivan and Ulster counties and support to ONA Opportunity Centers in that service region. This position is specific to the ONA contract referenced herein.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Advise, counsel and represent individuals in general immigrant and non-immigrant status matters, including, but not limited to: family reunification (adjustment of status), visa extension and change of status, religious worker, naturalization, green card extension, travel/advance parole, consular processing, special adjustment relief (NACARA, HRIFA, Cuban Adjustment Act), etc.
• Advise, counsel and represent individuals in more specialized and complex immigration applications including, but not limited to: special juvenile immigrant petition, VAWA petitions, U and T visa applications, deferred action, inadmissibility waivers, etc
• Advise, counsel and represent individuals facing removal proceedings, including, but not limited to: cancellation of removal, asylum, bond hearings, post-order relief, etc.
• Provide support to ONA Opportunity Centers in Orange, Rockland, Sullivan and Ulster counties, including bi-monthly consultation days, responses to urgent referrals for consult and responses to immigration law questions.
• Provide trainings, community information sessions and Know-Your-Rights workshops throughout the service region; participate in legal clinics.
• Maintain and update case files and case management database.
• Compile monthly statistics and reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

The position will require the lawyer to perform services throughout Orange, Rockland, Sullivan and Ulster counties, including at the ONA Opportunity Centers in the service region, as well as at CCCS offices in the area and in immigration and family courts. The lawyer may also have an office at CCCS' Bronx Center. The position requires willingness to travel throughout the service region.

Days and hours of work are generally 9:00 AM to 5PM Monday - Friday. Additional evening/weekend hours may be required to meet court and/or program deadlines or client needs.

Working conditions and physical demands required:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Travel at least 20% of the time using public transportation or vehicle, traverse city streets, occasionally ascend/descend stairs, and be exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Remain stationary at a work station, in court/meetings, and use a computer at least 75% of the time.
• Remain stationary and/or ambulate to instruct and monitor during trainings and presentations.
• Carry a laptop to offsite work locations.

Qualifications
Education and/or experience required:

• Juris Doctor.
• Admission to a bar of any state and/or the District of Columbia; admission to the New York bar preferred.

Skills, Licenses, and/or competencies required:

• Bilingual in English and another language.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and computer skills.
• Experience giving public presentations to diverse communities and stakeholders.
• Ability and experience working with diverse individuals and communities.
• Valid driver's license.

Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.