MinKwon Center for Community Action · 1 day ago
Immigration Staff Attorney
Queens, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelThe MinKwon Center for Community Action is a dynamic nonprofit organization serving the Korean American and immigrant communities. They are seeking an Immigration Staff Attorney to provide legal representation and counsel on immigration matters, primarily for low-income clients in New York City.
Civic & Social Organization
Hiring Manager
Jin Joo
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive immigration screenings, intakes, and case assessments
Provide information about eligible immigration benefits, assist clients with gathering documents, and complete immigration applications & petitions
Provide direct representation and legal advice to clients in cases including but not limited to naturalizations, green card renewals, adjustment of status, SIJS, VAWA, TPS, U and T visas, cancellation of removal, family based petitions, DACA renewals, and inadmissibility waivers
Process immigration-related correspondence and manage routine client communications
Maintain detailed and up-to-date notes in case management system, and in physical and electronic files
Prepare and conduct community outreach and educational workshops
Work with MinKwon’s development staff on immigration grants deliverables and reporting
General administrative and clerical duties
Provide legal counsel and direct representation to clients seeking assistance with affirmative applications, naturalization, and removal proceedings
Work with MinKwon organizers to conduct outreach, trainings, and workshops for individuals and community partners on immigration issues
Represent MinKwon during district stakeholder meetings with USCIS and in other immigration-related coalition meetings
Supervise and oversee volunteers and interns
Maintain detailed client records in case management system
Qualification
Required
Licensed to practice law in the United States (Preferably in NY due to representing children in family court proceedings)
Interest and experience in working with the Asian American community
Expertise and experience in immigration law
English and Chinese and/or Spanish language proficiency is required
Ability to manage a diverse and high caseload and deadlines efficiently with minimal supervision
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work well both independently and in teams
Strong commitment to public service; non-profit experience preferred
Chinese and/or Spanish fluency is required
J.D. required
Ability to work well independently, in teams, and in collaboration with outside organizations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications
Ability to work in a multicultural environment and with limited English proficient communities
Preferred
Previous experience with immigration legal or social services
Knowledge, interest, and commitment towards concepts and issues of social, political, and economic justice and positive social change in the U.S., especially in the context of Korean American, APIA, and/or immigrant communities
Ability to be highly organized, meet deadlines, manage a high caseload, and take initiative on projects with minimal supervision
Experience with data entry and management
Company
MinKwon Center for Community Action
The MinKwon Center for Community Action was established in 1984 to meet the needs and concerns of the Korean American community through our five program areas: Education, Civic Participation, Immigrant Rights, Social Services, and Culture.
Founded in 1984
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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