IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY
The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, a nonprofit civil
legal services program, is seeking an experienced immigration attorney to
provide representation in immigration matters to low income clients in 16
counties in northeastern New York. The
position is located in Albany, NY, the state capital, and a lively family
friendly city with a reasonable cost of living, excellent quality of life, and
easy access to major metropolitan areas as well as year-round outdoor
opportunities.
Our mission is to fight for fairness, dignity, and justice for those living in poverty
and for a society which is inclusive
and equitable for all. We transform lives, build community and
empower people by using the law to address individual and systemic wrongs
and inequities.
We seek an attorney who will be dedicated to our mission and will seek
justice and fairness for the immigrant community. We are skilled, creative and compassionate
advocates combining a passion to serve with the skills and will to address both
individual and systemic injustice. Our office is a collegial and supportive
workplace, encouraging and supporting staff development. We take pride in
providing holistic services to our clients with a wide range of programs and
substantive law expertise.
We are an integral part of the legal and human service community and
expect this attorney to be deeply involved in the network of immigration
attorneys practicing in upstate New York.
Responsibilities: The attorney will advise and represent
eligible clients who reside in our 16 county service area in certain
immigration matters (family based petitions, applications for LPR status, VAWA,
U and T visa relief, fiance visas, limited removal defense, naturalization and
citizenship) before the USCIS located in Latham, NY, and before the Immigration
Court in Buffalo and other civil legal matters where immigration status is at
issue, such as public benefits. The
attorney's representation will only be as permitted by the Legal Services
Corporation regulations, however, the attorney will refer ineligible clients to
other attorneys in upstate New York in accordance with referral protocols. The attorney will also be expected to maintain
ongoing relationships with LASNNY's community partners and coordinate with
other community groups serving immigrants, dv and crime victims to enhance
program activities, conduct outreach and trainings, and to work with the
supervising attorney and the other attorneys who make up the Upstate NY
Immigration Law Project (UNYILP). Travel
throughout the 16-county service area is required, including to the Immigration
Courts in Buffalo and New York City on a limited basis, and occasionally to
UNYILP meetings in Rochester or Syracuse. Occasional evening or weekend work is
required. Will also be responsible for
related grant reporting.
Qualifications: Must have five years of
immigration law experience. Must be a
member of the New York State Bar. Must
be able to communicate effectively with clients and staff, including people
with limited English proficiency and diverse cultural backgrounds, and work
independently and collaboratively with community partners, with a high level of
initiative. Must be analytical,
intelligent, motivated, hardworking, careful, reliable, have good judgment, and
a demonstrated commitment to the low-income community and immigrants. Proficiency in Spanish preferred. Must have a car and a valid, clean driver's
license. Must be able to work well as
part of a team and should possess good computer skills.
Salary: $ 57,561 to
63,927 DOE. Excellent benefits.
Closing Date: July 28, 2019
Any applications that do not have a cover letter, resume and writing
sample will not be considered.
To apply, please go to www.lasnny.org OR
1) Complete the Application linked here, or the mobile-friendly application linked here
2) Complete the Demographic
Survey linked here
We are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, the elderly, LGBTQ
persons, Protected Veterans and people with disabilities are strongly
encouraged to apply.
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