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Immigration Attorney for Family Justice Center Initiative
2 months ago
About NYLAG:
Established in 1990, NYLAG is a prominent civil legal services organization dedicated to addressing economic, racial, and social injustices by advocating for individuals facing poverty or crises. Our offerings encompass comprehensive, no-cost civil legal services, financial empowerment, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and community collaborations. NYLAG operates under the belief that access to justice should not be determined by wealth. We strive to challenge systemic racism by supporting individuals and families whose legal and financial challenges are often intertwined with racial inequality. NYLAG provides services at over 150 community locations and through our Mobile Legal Help Center. In response to COVID-19, we have transitioned most services to a virtual format to ensure community safety. Last year, NYLAG's team of 380 positively impacted nearly 129,000 lives.
Position Summary
NYLAG is seeking a dedicated attorney to join our Immigrant Protection Unit, focusing on providing legal counsel and representation to immigrant survivors of domestic and gender-based violence at the Brooklyn Family Justice Center (FJC). The NYC Family Justice Centers are collaborative spaces operated by the Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence, where survivors can access a wide range of services from various on-site organizations. The immigration attorney will work directly at the Brooklyn Family Justice Center, engaging with clients seeking assistance and collaborating with ENDGBV and other on-site service providers.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide full-time support at the FJC during regular business hours;
- Assess and advise clients entering the Brooklyn Family Justice Center;
- Offer consultation and representation in immigration matters, including VAWA self-petitions, U nonimmigrant status/U-visa applications, battered spouse waivers, adjustment of status, removal defense, T-visas, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status;
- Collaborate with the project paralegal;
- Participate in FJC meetings, including those with off-site partners and civil legal coordination meetings, as well as staff meetings at NYLAG's main office;
- Be present at the Family Justice Center and/or NYLAG's offices as needed;
- Conduct educational seminars and outreach on immigration issues for lawyers, social workers, advocates, and the broader community;
- Attend internal NYLAG meetings, including those with the Immigrant Protection Unit and the FJC project team;
- Handle administrative tasks such as updating NYLAG and FJC case management systems and maintaining accurate files and case notes.
Qualifications
- Admission to the Bar, with a preference for New York State Bar;
- 2-4 years of experience in immigration law, particularly in VAWA self-petitions, U nonimmigrant status/U-visa applications, and/or battered spouse waivers;
- Experience working with survivors of domestic violence and gender-based violence;
- Fluency in Spanish is preferred;
- Demonstrated commitment to public interest work;
- Strong written, oral, and analytical skills;
- Excellent organizational abilities;
- Proven capacity to take initiative and work independently.
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
NYLAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as those with lived experiences in the communities we serve.
Employment Type: Full-time
Professional Level: Professional
Salary Range: NYLAG is a unionized workplace, and salaries are determined according to a collective bargaining agreement. The current salary range for this position is between $81,675 and $91,553.
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, long-term disability, commuter benefits, and flexible spending accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care.
Application Instructions: Please save your resume and cover letter as a single PDF.
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy: To ensure the health and safety of our employees and clients, NYLAG requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.
Hybrid Work Policy: NYLAG is committed to a hybrid work policy for staff whose roles do not necessitate full-time office presence. Currently, most staff are required to work in NYLAG's offices or engage in other in-person work at least two days each week. This policy is subject to change.
