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Immigration Staff Attorney

Legal Services NYC
Location
Brooklyn Legal Services
Posted
5 days ago
Department
Immigration
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Admitted to the New York State Bar
  • 2-3 years of immigration law direct services experience
  • Experience representing clients before EOIR, including motions practice and merits hearings, and experience with BIA appeals
  • Experience working with clients who have experienced trauma and other vulnerable populations
  • Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a diverse, fast-paced, and high-volume caseload
Nice to have
  • Strong cultural or personal ties to the communities served
  • Fluency in Spanish, including the ability to communicate in Spanish with clients about legal matters and correspond in writing with clients in Spanish
What the job really is

The Immigration Staff Attorney at Brooklyn Legal Services will provide deportation defense and handle affirmative immigration matters for low-income clients. Responsibilities include representing clients in immigration court, family court for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status cases, and working closely with a social worker for holistic advocacy. The role also involves community outreach, collaboration with other attorneys, and administrative tasks.

Benefits
  • Health, dental, and vision plans
  • Contributions to a 403(b) plan
  • Generous leave time
  • Highly competitive public interest salary
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond hybrid schedule
  • Salary range provided but dependent on work history and experience
  • Focus on low-income and vulnerable populations may require emotional resilience
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