Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) fights poverty and seeks racial, social and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers. For over 50 years, we have challenged systemic injustices that trap people in poverty and provided legal…
Skills: Immigration law, Removal defense, Litigation, Asylum applications, Family law
The Global Intelligence team within Global Security at JPMC is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and assessing global threats that could impact the firm’s people, assets, and operations. They provide actionable inte…
Role Overview At Enterpret, we’re building the future of Customer Intelligence — helping companies deeply understand their customers by transforming feedback, conversations, and qualitative data into actionable insights …
Job Description The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a sma…
Job Description The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCWP licenses nearly 45,000 businesses in more tha…
Skills: Data analysis, Technical documentation, Data science, Compliance monitoring, Research
Job Description The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCWP licenses nearly 45,000 businesses in more tha…
Skills: Data analysis, Economic analysis, Data science, Policy research, Compliance monitoring
Job Description The New York City Conflicts of Interest Board (“COIB”), one of the nation’s premier government ethics agencies, is hiring an Attorney for its Enforcement Unit. COIB is a small, independent agency that pro…
Job Description This position performs supervisory inspector work in the inspection of buildings, other structures, and/or devices in the assigned discipline/s for conformity with NYC Construction Codes, Department rules…
Skills: Construction Inspection, Supervision, Building Codes, Fire Codes, Regulatory Compliance
Director of Enrollment and Recertification, Assigned Counsel Plan
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$68k–$110k/yr
Mid level
Job Description ABOUT THE OFFICE Pursuant to Article 18B of the County Law, the Assigned Counsel Plan (ACP) has been providing quality legal services to indigent persons since 1966. These services are funded by the City …
Skills: Legal administration, Attorney certification, Compliance monitoring, Program management, Data tracking
Job Description The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (“BXDA”) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County comm…
Skills: Data quality analysis, Data integrity, Reporting, Mentoring, System administration
Job Description The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (“BXDA”) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County comm…
Skills: Case tracking, Data quality, Analytical research, System support, Troubleshooting
Job Description The NYC Financial Information Services Agency - Office of Payroll Administration (FISA-OPA) has a vacancy for a NYCAPS Business Analyst. The NYCAPS Business Analyst will be responsible for data/applicatio…
Skills: SQL, PeopleSoft, Business analysis, Functional design, Systems development lifecycle
Job Description Job Description The NYC Financial Information Services Agency – Office of Payroll Administration (FISA-OPA) has a vacancy for a Java developer who will provide support of production and development for ou…
Skills: Java, Java ee, Mvc frameworks, Orm technologies, Web services
Job Description IF YOU ARE HIRED PROVISIONALLY IN THIS TITLE, YOU MUST TAKE AND PASS THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAM, WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE, TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT. The Department of Social Services (DSS) is …
Skills: Social work, Case management, Clinical assessment, Quality assurance, Public health
Job Description The Office of Labor Relations (OLR) represents the Mayor in the conduct of all labor relations between the City of New York and labor unions representing employees of the City. The Commissioner serves on …
Job Description The Office of Labor Relations (OLR) represents the Mayor in the conduct of all labor relations between the City of New York and labor unions representing employees of the City. The Commissioner serves on …
Skills: Financial management, Budgeting, Bank reconciliation, Auditing, Cash flow analysis
Job Description The Office of Labor Relations (OLR) represents the Mayor in the conduct of all labor relations between the City of New York and labor unions representing employees of the City. The Commissioner serves on …
Skills: Customer service, Health insurance enrollment, Medicare Part B, IRMAA, COBRA counseling
Job Description The Office of Labor Relations (OLR) represents the Mayor in the conduct of all labor relations between the City of New York and labor unions representing employees of the City. The Commissioner serves on …
Job Description The Office of Labor Relations (OLR) represents the Mayor in the conduct of all labor relations between the City of New York and labor unions representing employees of the City. The Commissioner serves on …
Skills: Front desk operations, Customer service, Administrative support, Mail distribution, Communication
Job Description The Office of Labor Relations (OLR) represents the Mayor in the conduct of all labor relations between the City of New York and labor unions representing employees of the City. The Commissioner serves on …
Skills: Help desk support, Network administration, Hardware support, Software support, VoIP phone installation
Sign up with Clera and we'll reach out the moment a role actually fits you — no more spraying applications into the void.
$88k–$170k/yr
Full-time
postgraduate degree
Health insurance, Professional development, CLE training, Hybrid work policy
Posted 5d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Staff Attorney will represent clients in removal proceedings, affirmative immigration applications, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status cases in Family Court. They will also collaborate with social workers and community partners to provide holistic, trauma-informed legal advocacy.
Requirements
Candidates must be admitted or in the process of being admitted to practice law in New York State. A minimum of 2-3 years of direct immigration law experience and strong litigation skills are preferred.
Full job description
Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) fights poverty and seeks racial, social and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers. For over 50 years, we have challenged systemic injustices that trap people in poverty and provided legal services that help our clients meet basic needs for housing, income and economic security, family and immigration stability, education, and health care. LSNYC is the largest civil legal services provider in the country; our staff of more than 600 people in neighborhood-based offices and outreach sites across all five boroughs helps hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers annually. We partner with scores of community-based and client-run organizations, elected officials, public agencies, pro bono lawyers, and the courts to maximize our effectiveness. Our work fights discrimination and helps to achieve equity for all low-income New Yorkers.
LSNYC employees have numerous opportunities for growth and professional development, including access to our internal Justice Learning Center, which provides opportunities to earn free CLEs and gain experience as a trainer.
STAFF ATTORNEY – Immigration Unit
Staten Island Legal Services (across the street from the ferry), the Staten Island office of Legal Services NYC, seeks a full-time Staff Attorney to join our Immigration Unit.
Program Description
Staten Island Legal Services (SILS) fights poverty and seeks racial, social, and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers. SILS provides high-quality, innovative representation to address the pressing legal needs of Staten Island’s diverse low-income populations. SILS focuses on the problems that have the greatest impact on our clients —preserving affordable and decent housing, preventing foreclosures, representing survivors of domestic violence, assisting in obtaining government benefits, obtaining immigration status and preventing deportations, and advocating for the LGBTQ community, students with educational needs, and people with disabilities.
SILS is a part of Legal Services NYC (LSNYC), which is the largest provider of civil legal services in the country. We partner with scores of community-based and client-run organizations, elected officials, public agencies, pro bono lawyers, and the courts to maximize our effectiveness. Our work fights discrimination and helps to achieve equity for all low-income New Yorkers.
LSNYC employees have numerous opportunities for growth and professional development, including access to our internal Justice Learning Center, which provides opportunities to earn free CLEs and gain experience as a trainer.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a candidate who is excited to work in a fast-paced environment and is committed to the pursuit of justice. The Immigration Unit provides high-quality legal representation to individuals and families navigating complex immigration matters. The Staff Attorney will represent clients in removal proceedings before Immigration Court, handle affirmative applications before USCIS, and represent youth in Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) cases in Family Court. Working closely with our staff social worker and under the supervision of the Director of Immigration, the attorney will provide trauma-informed, client-centered advocacy to a diverse and underserved community in a hybrid work environment.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Staff Attorney’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Represent individuals and families in removal proceedings before Immigration Court, and in administrative and federal appeals.
Handle affirmative immigration matters, including asylum applications, family-based petitions, consular processing, naturalization, VAWA self-petitions, U and T visa petitions, and other immigration benefits.
Represent clients in Family Court proceedings related to Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) cases.
Represent clients during orders of supervisions and other check-ins.
Collaborate with the unit's staff social worker to provide trauma-informed representation and holistic advocacy.
Conduct client intake, community education, and outreach activities.
Work collaboratively with attorneys and advocates across LSNYC units and boroughs on cross-disciplinary initiatives.
Collaborate with Citywide Litigation on habeas petitions when necessary.
Partner with community-based organizations on campaigns, projects, and advocacy efforts.
Mentor and support pro bono partners, legal volunteers, and interns.
Complete administrative responsibilities, including timekeeping, document management, data reporting, and grant compliance requirements.
Experience and Qualifications:
Admitted or be in the process of being admitted to practice law in the State of New York. Candidates already authorized to practice law in immigration court, New York state court, and in other immigration legal venues preferred.
Demonstrated commitment to social justice and serving low-income immigrant communities.
At least 2-3 years of immigration law direct services experience is preferred.
Experience with immigration litigation and/or removal defense, including representing clients before EOIR, including motions practice and merits hearings, and experience with BIA appeals is preferred.
Experience working with clients who have experienced trauma and other vulnerable populations (particularly domestic violence survivors, LGBTQ+ communities, and youth).
Excellent analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Fluency or proficiency in Spanish is preferred.
Salary determined by Collective Bargaining Agreement. Hybrid remote work policy, and excellent benefits package.
How to Apply:
Interested individuals should upload their resume, cover letter, and writing sample onto Greenhouse.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please no telephone calls.
Additional information about the practice may be found on our website, www.legalservicesnyc.org. Legal Services NYC is an equal-opportunity employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people, and people over the age of 40 are strongly encouraged to apply.
Dependent on work history and experience.
Salary Range
$88,181—$169,852 USD
All employees are strongly encouraged to continue to receive and maintain up-to-date COVID vaccinations unless they are unable to for medical or religious reasons.
Legal Services NYC is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, people over 40, and gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Legal Services NYC fights poverty and seeks justice for low-income New Yorkers. For 50 years, we have challenged systemic injustice and helped clients meet basic needs for housing, income and economic security, family and immigration stability, education, and health care. LSNYC is the largest civil legal services provider in the country, with deep roots in all of the communities we serve. Our staff of more than 500 people in neighborhood-based offices and outreach sites across all five boroughs helps more than 100,000 New Yorkers annually.
LSNYC addresses the underlying causes of our clients’ problems through all forms of advocacy. We partner with scores of community-based organizations, elected officials, public agencies, pro bono lawyers, and the courts to maximize our effectiveness. Our work fights discrimination and helps to achieve equal opportunity and economic, social, and racial justice for all low-income New Yorkers.
Support our work! Donate online at https://www.legalservicesnyc.org/donate/
Offices: 40 Worth Street, Suite 606, New York, NY 10013, US