Immigration Attorney – Domestic Violence Project

Work position is currently hybrid although that could change subject to the needs of our programs.

Job Responsibilities

• The immigration staff attorney, who reports to the director of immigration legal services, is responsible for the following:
• Zealously representing non-citizen survivors in their immigration matters
• Outreach, education, and know-your-rights events both remotely and throughout New York City
• Building and fostering collaborative relationships with other CBOs
• Training and oversight of interns and volunteers
• Mentorship of pro bono attorneys on immigration matters and relief
• Maintaining statistics and funding requirements as needed

Requirements and Qualifications

• Admission to US State or DC bar mandatory.
• Fluency in Spanish or another community language strongly preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of domestic violence and trauma.
• Deep experience working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles.
• Comfortable with public speaking and highly motivated to cultivate new linkages.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Aptitude for intense and thorough negotiation and advocacy.
• Ability to respond sensitively to clients’ urgent needs.
• Exceptional interpersonal, speaking, and writing skills and the ability to apply these skills in diverse situations.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and work as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Interest and proclivity in working within a multi-disciplinary framework.
• Able to travel between boroughs.
• Able to work evenings if necessary.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance available on first day of employment
• Dental Insurance
• Eye Care Reimbursement
• Employer Retirement Contribution
• Pet Insurance
• Generous Vacation and Personal Time, including 4 weeks vacation, 5 personal days, and 1 week paid time off during annual office-wide holiday closure; early release summer Fridays and before federal holidays; day after Thanksgiving; birthday
• 12 paid sick days
• Flexible spending account
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym reimbursement program
• Seeking an attorney with 0-3 years of immigration law experience with starting salary of $68,682-$73,986 commensurate with experience, and an additional $1,000 for fluency in a community language. This is a bargaining unit position represented for collective bargaining purposes by the National Organization of Legal Services Workers, UAW, Local 2230.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample and references via email to Joy Ziegeweid, Esq., Director of Immigration Legal Services, at jziegeweid@urbanjustice.org. Please write “IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY” in the subject heading. Please do not contact us via telephone or fax. People of color, LGBTQ individuals, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Urban Justice Center is an equal opportunity employer.