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The Legal Aid Society · 2 hours ago

Staff Attorney – Immigration Law Unit, Detained Removal Defense

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$84K/yr - $152K/yr

2+ years exp

The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is seeking staff attorneys for their Immigration Law Unit to assist with detained removal defense. The role involves representing detained noncitizens in removal proceedings and providing legal services in various immigration-related matters.

ConsultingFamilyGovernmentLegalNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Represent detained noncitizens in removal proceedings in immigration courts, before the Board of Immigration Appeals and in Family Court proceedings

Represent non-detained clients released on bond

Engage in affirmative litigation on behalf of non-citizen New Yorkers

Provide individualized consultations to detained noncitizens at detention centers in upstate New York, New Jersey, and other locations as necessary. Travel may be required in the early morning, evenings, and weekends

Some weekend and night work may be necessary

Develop skills and knowledge from ILU staff on litigation matters through trainings

Work with pro bono counsel on assigned pro bono cases

Work collaboratively with other organizations and partners

Represent and promote the work of the office, the Civil Practice, and The Legal Aid Society in the community

Maintain, organize, and update case files and case management database (LawManager)

Maintain a full caseload of clients

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

New York State Bar admissionImmigration Law experienceOral advocacy skillsAnalytical skillsWriting skillsOrganizational skillsCreativeFlexiblePro bono collaborationLanguage proficiencyWork independentlyCollaborative skills

Required

Admission to the New York State Bar, pending admission to the New York State Bar, or admission to any other state bar with immediate ability to waive into the New York State Bar

Demonstrated commitment to representing or working with individuals from marginalized communities

Excellent writing, analytical, oral advocacy, and organizational skills

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

Relevant clinical program, internship, or work experience preferred

Applicants must be creative, flexible, and highly motivated

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit