Staff Attorney - Document Review (Remote Position)

The New York Immigration Coalition; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 95 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Full benefits plan

Unlimited vacation after 90 days

Paid sick time

Commuter benefits

Retirement plan

Résumé du poste

The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) seeks a Senior Staff Attorney to lead direct and supervisory immigration legal services across multiple New York regions. You will supervise Staff Attorneys and contract attorneys, provide training, and coordinate with partners to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed representation for vulnerable immigrant communities.

Licensed NY attorney with 3–5 years’ relevant experience, strong community advocacy, and bilingual English-Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• ~3 to 5 years representing immigrant communities in affirmative/defensive immigration postures.
• ~2 to 3 years supervising attorneys or legal support staff.
• ~ Demonstrated expertise in immigration-related areas (detention, bond, habeas, humanitarian relief).
• ~ Strong community organizing and advocacy with diverse communities.
• ~ Attention to detail for preparing government filings.
• ~ Strong interpersonal skills to promote cohesion among legal staff.
• ~ Experience developing collaborations and outreach with immigrant communities.

Responsabilités

• Direct legal services: screenings, advice, applications, and limited scope motions.
• Supervise direct services by staff attorneys, contract attorneys, and paralegals.
• Provide internal training and expertise on immigration topics.
• Oversee final reviews of services; Managing Attorney retains final authority.
• Supervise staff and manage performance; support professional development.
• Address rapid response needs and support special projects.
• Liaise with partner organizations and stakeholders.
• Provide trauma-informed, ethical legal guidance; ensure best practices.

Connaissances

Immigration law

Supervisory experience

Bilingual English–Spanish

Legal clinics/fieldwork

Outils

Legal Server

Salesforce

Google Workspace

Canva

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

Organization

New York Immigration Coalition Senior Staff Attorney

Legal

Team

Legal

Reports to

Managing Attorney

Staffing

Up to three full-time staff (Staff Attorneys and/or Senior/Paralegals) and a cohort of part-time contract attorneys

Employment type

Permanent, Full Time/Exempt (40 hours/week)

Work arrangement

Position will require regular travel within New York State, including the regions listed above and other parts of New York State. This position will involve extensive in-person work in the field. When not in the field, the position allows for 1 remote day per week, with the remaining days in the office.

About the NYIC

The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is an umbrella policy and advocacy organization for nearly 200 groups in New York State. We represent the collective interests of New York's diverse immigrant communities and organizations and devise solutions to advance them; advocate for laws, policies, and programs that lead to justice and opportunity for all immigrant groups; The Senior Staff Attorney will serve as an on-the-ground immigration attorney contributing to a network of legal services across several regions of New York State, with a focus on vulnerable immigrant populations and emerging legal services needs. The Senior Staff Attorney, in coordination with the Managing Attorney, will oversee and provide limited scope affirmative and defensive services to clients. On a case-by-case basis and dependent on expertise, the Senior Staff Attorney may engage in full scope representation in complex cases.

Team Supervision

The Senior Staff Attorney will directly supervise up to three full-time staff, among them Staff Attorneys and/or Senior/Paralegals, as well as a cohort of part-time contract attorneys. The Senior Staff Attorney will report to the Managing Attorney and will work closely with internal teams as well as external partners, including legal service providers and community-based organizations.

Legal Services Delivery

NYIC Legal delivers limited scope legal services via legal clinics (in-person, remote, or hybrid) and remote 1:1 legal assistance. NYIC Legal also develops special projects and rapid response initiatives to serve clients caught in the midst of changing immigration laws, policies, and practice. The Senior Staff Attorney will ensure that the legal services provided through this program are high quality and culturally responsive.

Duties

1. 1) direct services (completing screenings, providing legal advice, drafting applications, filing limited scope motions, etc.)
2. 2) supervising the direct services provided by Staff Attorneys, contract attorneys, and Senior/Paralegals (screenings, drafting, notarizing, etc.)
3. 3) providing internal training and expertise on relevant immigration legal topics.

Direct Limited Scope Legal Services

Provide direct limited scope legal services to clients. These services may include, but are not limited to:

1. 1) applications for asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
2. 2) Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) filings such as Motions to Reopen, Change of Venue, Change of Hearing Format
3. 3) bond and habeas
4. 4) in depth legal screenings for eligibility
5. 5) general legal advice

Final Reviews

Supervise and conduct final reviews of the direct limited scope legal services provided to clients, particularly by Staff Attorneys, contract attorneys, and Senior/Paralegals. The Managing Attorney retains final review authority.

Staff Supervision

Supervise Staff Attorneys and/or Senior/Paralegals, including setting expectations, supporting professional development, and managing performance.

Rapid Response & Special Projects

Address rapid response needs and support special projects aimed at combating challenges arising from adverse changes in immigration law, policy, and practice.

Stakeholder Engagement

Serve as a legal resource and answer questions from partner organizations, clients, volunteers, and other stakeholders.

Legal Judgment

Exercise legal judgment and advise clients in a manner that is ethically sound, trauma-informed, and adheres to best practices.

Training Materials

Draft, edit, and/or review training materials for legal volunteers, legal clinic guides, resources for legal services providers, and community-facing informational documents.

Data Collection

Oversee and participate in data collection, tracking, and reporting to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and transparency of legal service deliverables and emerging trends.

Communicate regularly with data management personnel to ensure efficient and accurate tracking of legal services provided and adherence to protocols.

Adhere to, and if applicable, suggest policies and procedures to enhance the protection of personal identifying information and data privacy.

Strategic Decision Follow‑Through

Support Legal leadership in implementing follow through of strategic decisions made regarding litigation efforts, special projects, and rapid response frameworks.

Internal Training & Capacity Building

Support internal training and capacity building efforts on the legal team and serve as a trainer on relevant topics in immigration law where appropriate.

Stakeholder Liaison

Liaise with legal and non-legal service providers, external partners, and other stakeholders.

Physical Ability

May occasionally move or carry materials weighing 50 pounds or less.

License Requirement

Licensed attorney admitted to practice in New York.

Qualifications

• ~3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience representing and working with diverse immigrant communities in affirmative and/or defensive immigration postures.
• ~2 to 3 years of preferably supervising attorneys or legal support staff.
• ~ Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas: immigrant detention, bond or habeas, survivor-based relief, or other humanitarian relief.
• ~ Strong skills in community organizing and community advocacy, specifically with underserved and diverse communities.
• ~ Attention to detail, particularly in preparing applications and documents to be filed with various government agencies.
• ~ Strong interpersonal skills, able to promote cohesion among immigration legal staff, including attorneys, paralegals, and other support staff.
• ~ Experience with successfully developing and conducting strategic collaboration and events with diverse organizations and programs; experience conducting outreach in immigrant communities for legal services preferred.
• ~ Bilingual English- and Spanish-language speaker preferred.
• ~ Strong computer skills preferred, including proficiency in Legal Server, Salesforce, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets), Canva, Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• full benefit plan
• unlimited vacation time after 90 days of employment
• paid sick time
• commuter benefits
• a comprehensive retirement plan

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship, sex, age, disability or marital status.