Senior Staff Attorney: Immigration Program - Removal Defense
The
Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) is seeking a
full-time Senior Staff Attorney to join its Immigration Program, in their
Batavia, NY office. This office handles work under the New York Immigrant
Family Unity Project (NYIFUP) contract at the Buffalo Federal Detention
Facility in Batavia, and some WNY county jails which hold immigrant women. This
is a public defender model program where we represent all low income detained
people that are facing deportation and are not otherwise represented.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- handle
individual caseload and represent clients before DOJ-EOIR, DHS, and BIA
- act
as a mentor for Immigration Staff Attorneys in the Batavia office
- act
as an additional resource for Paralegals and Social Workers in the Batavia
Office
- hold
case review meetings with Immigration Staff Attorneys assigned to your group
- monitor
new Immigration Staff Attorneys and ensure that they progress through the
training protocols
- report
any concerns related to work product among the Immigration Staff Attorneys
- assist
with monthly grant reporting as directed
- special
projects as directed
- other
duties may be assigned
Requirements/Skills - Required:
- admitted
to practice law
- three
years' experience in immigration law with a focus on removal defense
- organizational
skills to juggle many cases efficiently while also being able to track and
report required data about the work in a timely and accurate manner
- ability
to work cooperatively with fellow staff and supervisors while also being able
to work independently
- the
means and willingness to travel (a driver's license and regular access to a
vehicle are required)
- strong
oral and written advocacy skills
- flexibility
to handle other tasks which the senior staff attorney may be called upon to
handle at VLP, such as community outreach and education
- legal
research software proficiency
Requirements/Skills - Preferred:
- fluency
in Spanish
- experience
working with individuals in immigration detention
- demonstrated
commitment to representing low income immigrants
TO APPLY: Please send a resume, a cover letter
clearly explaining your interest and qualifications. Include contact
information for 3 references and send your materials to: Brenda Cisneros,
Supervising Attorney, ECBA Volunteer Lawyers Project, Inc. at bcisneros@ecbavlp.com
Applications will be reviewed as received.
VLP
is an equal opportunity employer. Salary depends upon
experience. Excellent benefits including fully paid health insurance, a
cafeteria plan for dependent care and transportation costs, long term
disability insurance, life insurance, 403b plan, Simple Employee Pension Plan,
and generous leave time. Employee paid dental insurance is also available. The
work atmosphere is congenial, respectful and flexible. For information on VLP,
see www.ecbavlp.com
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