Staff Attorney, Immigration, Detained Removal Defense, The Legal Aid Society

Immigratin Advocatres Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in immigration advocacy seeks a Staff Attorney to represent detained clients in removal and bond proceedings. The ideal candidate will have experience in immigration law, excellent writing and analytical skills, and a commitment to serving marginalized communities. Responsibilities include representing clients in various courts and providing consultations at detention centers.

Qualifications

• At least two years representing indigent clients.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with marginalized communities.
• Trial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent detained noncitizens in immigration removal proceedings.
• Provide consultations to detained clients at detention centers.
• Collaborate with pro bono counsel on assigned cases.

Skills

Writing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Legal strategy thinking

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Case management

Language proficiency

Education

Admission to any state bar

Law school clinics or internships in immigration law

Job description

Staff Attorney, Immigration, Detained Removal Defense, The Legal Aid Society

Position:

The Staff Attorneys will represent detained clients in removal and bond proceedings before the Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, related proceedings before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) and, when appropriate, in Family Court proceedings. The Staff Attorneys will also represent The Legal Aid Society’s NYIFUP clients who are released from custody and continue to meet income eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Represent detained noncitizens in removal proceedings before the Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, USCIS, and when appropriate, New York Family Courts
• Represent non-detained clients released on bond in their ongoing proceedings before the Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, USCIS and, when appropriate, New York Family Courts
• Provide individualized consultations to detained noncitizens at detention centers in upstate New York and surrounding areas. Travel may be required in the early morning, evenings, and weekends
• Work with pro bono counsel on assigned pro bono cases
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Admission to any state bar
• Immigration law experience, including law school clinics and/or internships, or at least two years representing indigent clients generally Demonstrated commitment to representing/working with individuals from marginalized communities
• Demonstrated commitment to defending individuals who have had contacts with the criminal legal system preferred
• Trial experience preferred
• Excellent writing, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to think critically and creatively about legal strategy and solutions
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team
• Ability to manage a fast-paced caseload
• Ability to work with pro bono lawyers
• Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required

How to Apply:

Submit required documents to the online portal .