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Sisters of St. Joseph Brentwood · 1 day ago

Immigration Clinic Attorney

Brentwood, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Sisters of St. Joseph Brentwood is committed to serving the community through their Long Island Immigration Clinic. The Immigration Clinic Attorney will oversee legal services at the clinic, provide guidance to volunteers, and help develop and expand immigration services to meet community needs.

Religious Institutions

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Responsibilities

Participates in Immigration Clinic sessions and gives legal guidance to volunteer teams

Provides confidential legal consultations and conducts initial assessments of immigration cases to determine eligibility for immigration benefits

Counsels and assists clients and their families with various applications for immigration benefits

Completes case-related applications and petitions, supporting paperwork, and professional documentation of services

Supervises law students

Acts as liaison to volunteer immigration attorneys and oversees attorney schedule

Stays abreast of changes in immigration policy and laws and provides regular updates to staff

Develops legal policies and procedures for the operation of the clinic

Provides community education through emails, social media, and/or webinars and Facebook live

Monitors immigrant friends' court hearings and deadlines

Attends immigration law webinars and stays current in credentials - i.e. NYS Bar requirements for continuing education etc

Networks with other immigration attorneys and legal services organizations to broaden the reach of the clinic

Qualification

Immigration law experienceNew York State Bar admissionU.S. immigration policyBilingual in SpanishLegal documentation skillsSupervisory skillsProblem resolution skillsComputer technology proficiencyEffective communicationTime managementCollaboration skills

Required

Be admitted to practice law in New York State

Minimum of 2-4 years' experience in immigration law and in representing clients before the Department of Homeland Security and/or the Executive Office of Immigration Review, or comparable experience under the supervision of a senior attorney

Bi-lingual in Spanish; Haitian Creole a plus

Familiarity and ease with computer technology and navigating online databases

Ability to interact well with diverse individuals and groups and work with vulnerable and traumatized populations

Knowledgeable of the field of immigration and current U.S. immigration policy