The Legal Aid Society · 3 hours ago
Staff Attorney, Immigrant Youth Project - Immigration Law Unit
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$84K/yr - $152K/yr
2+ years expThe Legal Aid Society is a recognized leader in providing legal services to immigrants in New York City. They are seeking a Staff Attorney for their Immigration Law Unit’s Youth Project to provide legal services to undocumented youth and unaccompanied immigrant children, representing clients in various legal proceedings and collaborating with community organizations.
ConsultingFamilyGovernmentLegalNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Screen and provide direct representation to immigrant youth in removal proceedings in Immigration Court. Attorney will also handle some affirmative cases
Appear in Asylum Offices to represent clients in asylum or credible fear interviews
Appear in Family court in all five boroughs of the City of New York and in surrounding counties, including but not limited to Suffolk and Nassau counties, to obtain predicate orders for special immigrant juvenile status
Build on existing relationships with the Society’s Juvenile Rights Practice staff attorneys and others to meet the needs of undocumented youth in foster care
Conduct forums and workshops in immigrant communities and public schools on immigration issues
Participate in continuous professional development
Attend and provide trainings to advocates throughout the city and in Family and Immigration Courts
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Admission to the New York State Bar
Demonstrated commitment to representing low-income, disadvantaged clients
At least two years of Immigration law and trial experience required
Excellent writing, analytical, oral advocacy, and organizational skills
Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on an interdisciplinary team and manage a high volume of cases
Ability to work with pro bono attorneys, law student interns, and volunteers
Preferred
Immigration law experience
Experience working with children and youth highly desirable
Demonstrated commitment to representing or working with individuals from marginalized communities
Benefits
Health insurance
Paid vacation
Disability
Life insurance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Assistance from New York state to assist with loan repayments
Company
The Legal Aid Society
The Legal Aid Society is a legal firm that focuses on civil services, criminal defense, and juvenile rights representation in family court.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carla Palumbo
President & CEO
Twyla Carter
Attorney-in-Chief & Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-06-13
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