Immigration Staff Attorney

4 weeks ago

Jackson Heights, New York, United States QQP Full time
Job Description

Make the Road New York (MRNY) is a multi-service organization that builds the power of immigrant and working-class communities to achieve dignity and justice through organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and survival services. Our team is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Staff Attorney to join our dynamic immigration team in Queens.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide individualized assistance and representation to clients detained by ICE or at imminent risk of ICE detention and who have orders of removal in a broad range of applications and requests.
  • Contribute to the work of our general immigration practice through sharing knowledge and collaboration.
  • Assist in community education efforts, including through the creation of written materials, KYR presentations, and popular education workshops.
  • Support MRNY members and organizing campaigns through strategic litigation, legislative advocacy, research, media work, and action support.
  • Participate in team and department meetings; meetings with external partners; and assist with tracking and highlighting cases as necessary for development and grant reporting.

Requirements:

  • Eligible to work in the US.
  • Required to be fully vaccinated with and FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine prior to the first day of employment.
  • At least 2 years of immigration legal practice experience.
  • Admission (or eligibility for admission) to practice law in New York State or the possibility of waiving into the state.
  • Spanish language proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Highly ethical, professional, and team-oriented with a passion for excellence and eagerness to help the department meet its goals.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and complete assignments under strict deadlines with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong legal writing and research skills.
  • Flexible work schedule, some evenings or weekends required.

About Make the Road New York:

Make the Road New York operates community centers in Bushwick, Brooklyn; Jackson Heights, Queens; Port Richmond, Staten Island; Brentwood, Long Island, and White Plains, Westchester County. With a membership of over 25,000, MRNY tackles the critical issues facing our communities, including workplace justice, tenants' rights, immigrant and civil rights, public education, health care access, policing, and TGNCIQ justice.

Salary and Benefits:

The starting salary is calculated on a step scale based on years of experience. A generous package of vacation, personal, and sick days is offered, along with excellent health and dental coverage and family leave policies. The salary range for this position will be from $76,954 to $93,931.90.

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