Temporary Staff Attorney
Catholic Charities Community Services
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $77,000 - $94,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Conduct initial consultations and perform in-depth evaluation of eligibility for immigration benefits and/or relief from removal.
- Provide accurate and thorough legal advice and Know Your Rights information to potential clients.
- Independently manage a full caseload, under Supervising Attorney supervision.
- Provide direct representation to clients before USCIS and EOIR in cases including but not limited to Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), asylum, and U and T visas.
- Other cases might also include VAWA, TPS, family-based petitions, adjustment of status, inadmissibility waivers, cancellation of removal, and requests for prosecutorial discretion.
- Represent clients in New York State courts to obtain orders necessary for SIJS.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor required
- Admission to the NY Bar is required
- At least one year of experience in family and/or immigration law, including clinical or pro bono experience, strongly preferred
- Spanish language proficiency strongly preferred
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible work hours
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
legal adviceimmigration benefitseligibility evaluationdirect representationfamily-based petitionsadjustment of statusinadmissibility waiverscancellation of removalprosecutorial discretionSpecial Immigrant Juvenile Status
Soft Skills
consultationindependent managementcommunicationclient representationorganizational skills
Certifications
Juris DoctorNY Bar admission