Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and talented individual to serve as an Immigration Staff Attorney. A Non-Profit Organization's Social and Legal Services Program provides direct services to over 2,500 low-income households annually. This position is housed in our Immigration Legal Services program and requires a J.D.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- 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 A Non-Profit Organization's development staff on immigration grants deliverables and reporting.
- General administrative and clerical duties.
A Non-Profit Organization's Staff Attorney will provide free legal consultations and
direct representation onimmigration matters to primarily low-income
Asian immigrant communities in New York City.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Provide legal counsel and direct representation to clients seeking assistance with affirmative applications, naturalization, and removal proceedings;
- Work with A Non-Profit Organization organizers to conduct outreach, trainings, and workshops for individuals and community partners on immigration issues;
- Represent A Non-Profit Organization 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
Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of the following:
- 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 Korean 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
Qualifications:
The minimum required qualifications for this position include the following:
- Korean 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.
The ideal candidate will also have the following preferred qualifications:
- Previous experience with immigration legal or social services.
- Spoken and written fluency or proficiency in the following languages: Mandarin, Cantonese, other Chinese dialects, and/or Spanish.
- 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, APA, 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.
