CARECEN NY- Central American Refugee Center · 1 week ago
staff attorney
Hempstead, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$65K/yr - $78K/yrThe Central American Refugee Center (CARECEN) is a non-profit that has served the immigrant community on Long Island for four decades. They are seeking a passionate and dedicated immigration attorney to provide critical legal services to immigrants in Nassau County through direct representation and legal clinics, while also educating them on their legal rights and changes to immigration law and policy.
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Responsibilities
Screen, counsel, and represent immigrants in affirmative and defensive cases in accordance with CARECEN’s universal representation model
Provide legal assistance via consultations, initial evaluations, and referrals, as needed
Host legal clinics, community education sessions, and Know Your Rights (KYR) seminars
Support and respond to immigration law questions from the designated ONA Opportunity Center and/or other immigrant service providers, as needed
Work collaboratively with other members of CARECEN’s legal team to strategize about best practices and service provision for immigrants on Long Island
Maintain detailed case notes on individual cases and consultation outcomes
Maintain detailed records and reporting data for grants
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Admitted and in good standing to practice law in any state, with a preference for admission in New York
Excellent organizational, communication, and computer skills
Ability to work well with a team and build relationships with community partners
Fluency in Spanish and English required
Preferred
Prior experience in immigration law preferred (relevant law school coursework and clinics may be considered as experience)
Fluency in other languages a plus
Benefits
Health Coverage (100% employer-paid premiums):
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Insurance & Protection (100% employer-paid premiums):
NYS Disability and Paid Family Leave
Short-Term Disability / Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Additional Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Retirement: 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
Professional Development: Employer-paid professional development opportunities, selected by staff
Paid Holidays: 28 paid holidays and/or half-days per year
Paid Time Off (PTO): 21 days per year
Health/Wellness Days: 5 days per year
Longevity Bonus: Additional 7 PTO days after 5 years of employment
Company
CARECEN NY- Central American Refugee Center
CARECEN empowers immigrant communities on Long Island through legal services, community education, and advocacy.
Founded in 1983
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase