Staff Attorney

3 days ago


Brooklyn, New York, United States The Legal Aid Society Full time
Job Title: Staff Attorney - Immigration Specialist

The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice is seeking a highly skilled Staff Attorney to serve as an Immigration Specialist for its citywide Criminal Immigration Team. The team works closely with our Criminal Defense Practice attorneys to advise non-citizen clients about the immigration consequences of their criminal court proceedings.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Consult with non-citizen clients and their attorneys on the potential immigration consequences of their criminal cases
  • Conduct outreach and training on criminal-immigration issues and emergent trends
  • Represent clients before USCIS on affirmative applications and in removal proceedings before the Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and in federal court proceedings
  • Engage in policy advocacy on behalf of clients
  • Maintain, organize, and update case files and case management database (LawManager)
Requirements:
  • New York State Bar admission
  • Minimum of three years' experience in New York criminal practice or at the intersection of immigration and criminal law
  • Excellent research, writing, analytical, oral advocacy, and organizational skills
  • Interest in developing new approaches to representing Criminal Defense Practice clients with immigration issues
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team and to manage challenging, varied, and complex cases
Benefits:
  • Generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance
  • Salary range: $83,844 to $147,907
  • Opportunity to work with a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
About The Legal Aid Society:

The Legal Aid Society is a leading provider of free civil legal services to low-income New Yorkers. We are committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity, and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice, and excellent representation.



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