Staff Attorney: SIJS & Immigrant Youth Advocate

Project Rousseau; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ICHRA health benefit

Job summary

Justworks, in partnership with Project Rousseau, is seeking a Staff Attorney (Unaccompanied Children and Youth) for its New York program. This in-person, full-time role is based at 1560 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10036, and will focus on SIJS and related immigration matters for vulnerable immigrant youth.

The attorney will advocate in New York Family Court, prepare petitions, coordinate with caregivers and service providers, and ensure trauma-informed, client-centered representation.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with the New York State Bar.
• Demonstrated experience in New York Family Court and related custody/guardianship matters.
• Experience with SIJS or immigration law is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent youth in New York Family Court to obtain SIJS findings and custody orders.
• Develop case strategy and prepare petitions, motions, affidavits, orders, and evidence.
• Appear in Family Court and manage cases through resolution.
• Prepare clients for court appearances using trauma-informed practices.
• File I-360 SIJS petitions and related immigration applications.

Skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Collaboration

Spanish

Pulaar

Education

J.D.

NY Bar

Job description

Justworks, in partnership with Project Rousseau, is seeking a Staff Attorney (Unaccompanied Children and Youth) for its New York program. This in-person, full-time role is based at 1560 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10036, and will focus on SIJS and related immigration matters for vulnerable immigrant youth.

The attorney will advocate in New York Family Court, prepare petitions, coordinate with caregivers and service providers, and ensure trauma-informed, client-centered representation.