Temporary Immigration Attorney - Help Immigrants Access Justice

NYLAG; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Life insurance

Long term disability

Commuter benefits

FSA for Medical and Dependent care

Job summary

NYLAG seeks a Temporary Staff Attorney for a full-time position to represent individuals and families in immigration relief applications. The attorney will work with the Office for New Americans (ONA) team across Brooklyn/Queens and Manhattan/Bronx/Staten Island, providing consultations, legal representation, and support at community events.

Responsibilities include conducting client consultations, preparing forms and affidavits, and coordinating outreach with community partners.

Qualifications

• J.D. is required.
• Bar admission to NY or another state is required.
• Fluency in Spanish or other language common to our client population preferred.
• Excellent writing, speaking and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, community organizations, attorneys, judiciary and the public.
• Ability to work in a collaborative setting with other professionals.
• Commitment to social justice and anti-racism.

Responsibilities

• Represent immigrants in applications before USCIS.
• Represent immigrants in Immigration Court proceedings.
• Screen clients for eligibility for immigration relief.
• Complete and file immigration applications.
• Interview clients and witnesses; prepare forms, affidavits and other supporting documents.
• Coordinate outreach to community organizations and provide group presentations.
• Train partner organizations on immigration issues.
• Organize and conduct clinics.
• Prepare quarterly reports.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission (NY or other state)

Job description

NYLAG seeks a Temporary Staff Attorney for a full-time position to represent individuals and families in immigration relief applications. The attorney will work with the Office for New Americans (ONA) team across Brooklyn/Queens and Manhattan/Bronx/Staten Island, providing consultations, legal representation, and support at community events.

Responsibilities include conducting client consultations, preparing forms and affidavits, and coordinating outreach with community partners.