Building Service 32BJ Benefit Funds · 5 hours ago
Staff Attorney (Immigration Law)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffBuilding Service 32BJ Benefit Funds provides legal advice and representation to eligible members and their dependents. The Staff Attorney will deliver legal services related to immigration law to union members under the Legal Services Plan, ensuring proper representation before relevant authorities.
EducationNon ProfitTraining
Responsibilities
Provide legal representation to members before USCIS, EOIR and the Department of State and related venues
Conduct intakes and determine an appropriate course of action, in collaboration with the Supervising Attorneys
Prepare immigration forms, motions, briefs and other legal documents
Draft, review and edit documents and correspondence
Review case progress with supervisors and provide regular summaries of case status
Obtain and review case records through Freedom of Information Act and similar record requests
Maintain ongoing communication with clients and administrative agencies
Maintain timely and detailed records in a case management software
Conduct legal research
Train and supervise (work product only) legal assistants, paralegals and legal interns
Monitor and analyze changes in substantive and procedural law
Understand case matters covered under the Legal Service Plan
Maintain confidential materials for all clients
Attend member information meetings under the direction of supervisory personnel, including travel as required
Attend and participate in regular team meetings
Qualification
Required
JD and authorization to practice law in any US state required
Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency required
Ability to maintain professional appearance, workspace, and demeanor as a representative of the Legal Services Fund
Ability to analyze complex issues and exercise sound legal judgment, with the assistance and guidance of supervising attorneys
Ability to appear before courts and agencies and present oral and written arguments in a persuasive and effective manner
Ability to work collaboratively and handle multiple demands in a busy environment
Ability to effectively communicate with members, colleagues, adjudicators, opposing counsel and judges
Outstanding communication, analytical, research and writing skills
Excellent computer skills
Ability to navigate legal software effectively
Ability to electronically file documents and cases with administrative agencies and courts
Preferred
Experience practicing immigration law preferred
Experience with Cerenade or other similar case management programs preferred
Company
Building Service 32BJ Benefit Funds
The Building Service 32BJ Benefit Funds is the umbrella organization responsible for administering benefits, including Health, Pension, Retirement Savings, Training and Legal Services benefits to over 100,000 SEIU 32BJ members.
Founded in 2015
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Anna McQuere
Assistant Director of Clinical Partnerships
Sabrina Benteftifa
Clinical Partnerships Manager
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