Immigration - General Attorney in New York City, NY

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New York City, NY

Immigration - General Attorney in New York City, NY

Attorney

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Department: Immigration Law Unit (ILU)
Location: New York, New York, United States

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.'s Immigration Law Unit (ILU) in the Civil Practice department is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Staff Attorney to join its Federal Litigation team. The ILU is a recognized leader in providing high-quality representation to non-citizens in all five boroughs of New York City and surrounding counties. The organization's staff of almost 100 attorneys, social workers, and paralegals across six different projects and initiatives works collaboratively to provide client-centered, interdisciplinary, and comprehensive legal services.

The Staff Attorney will be responsible for representing low-income clients before the . District Courts and the . Courts of Appeals to safeguard immigrants’ constitutional rights and ensure that immigration laws are accurately interpreted and fairly applied. This role will involve working closely with colleagues and clients to identify federal court interventions to address the needs of those we serve. The Staff Attorney will also undertake affirmative and other litigation challenging unlawful policies and practices, including habeas petitions, petitions for review, and Administrative Procedure Act complaints.

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. The organization prohibits discriminatory employment actions and treatment based on actual or perceived characteristics such as race or color, religion or creed, size, alienage or citizenship status, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, relationship and family structure, genetic information, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. values diversity, equity, and inclusion in its work culture and is dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of its clients. The organization is committed to understanding their diverse circumstances and meeting their needs. To achieve these goals, all members of the community are expected to continuously learn about identity, bias, and systemic forms of oppression and participate in efforts to dismantle bias in all forms.

Responsibilities:
- Develop and conduct litigation before federal district courts and . Courts of Appeals for the Second and Third Circuits
- Assist with class action lawsuits and other affirmative litigation on behalf of non-citizen New Yorkers
- Provide individualized consultation to staff attorneys
- Develop skills and knowledge of ILU staff on federal litigation matters through trainings
- Work with pro bono counsel
- Develop pro se and pro bono lawyer resource materials and trainings on federal court issues
- Maintain, organize, and update case files and case management database (LawManager)
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
- Admission to New York State Bar. Must be eligible to immediately seek admission to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second and Third Circuits and . District Court for the Southern District of New York. Admission to other federal district courts desirable.
- Minimum of two years of federal litigation or comparable litigation experience, preferably in immigration law.
- Excellent research, writing, analytical, organizational and communication skills.
- Interest in developing new approaches to federal litigation.
- Ability to work with pro bono lawyers.
- The candidate must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively and manage a complex caseload.

Preferred qualifications:
- Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required.

Salary and Benefits:
- Salary Range: $83,844- $147,907
- **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more.
- **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is a qualified employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This position allows an employee to take advantage of PSLF and other State and Federal loan forgiveness programs. Additionally, employees who are New York residents may be eligible for assistance from New York state to assist with loan repayments, depending on years of practice.

Work Authorization:
- All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit. We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas or permits. (However, for citizens of Canada and Mexico, LAS will provide a letter documenting employment status that is needed to obtain a TN visa.)

How to Apply:
- All applications must be completed online via the career portal. We do not accept emailed applications.
- Submit the following documents as a combined PDF:
- Cover Letter
- Resume

For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email .

Equal Employment Opportunity:
- **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.
- The organization prohibits discriminatory employment actions and treatment based on actual or perceived characteristics such as race or color, religion or creed, size, alienage or citizenship status, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, relationship and family structure, genetic information, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
- **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation.
- We are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of our clients (people), to understanding