Staff Attorney

4 weeks ago


Brooklyn, New York, United States The Legal Aid Society Full time

Job Title: Staff Attorney - Immigration Specialist

Job Summary: The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice is seeking a Staff Attorney to serve as an Immigration Specialist for its citywide Criminal Immigration Team. The team works alongside criminal defense 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

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