IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Compensation: $135,000-$145,000/year
Location: In-Person, Brooklyn, NY, with regular travel to immigration court and USCIS offices in the NYC area
Reports to: Executive Director
POSITION SUMMARYMixteca is seeking an Immigration Attorney with 2-3 years of experience to deliver direct legal representation and consultation to immigrant clients under Mixteca's grant-funded legal services. This role handles legal filings, immigration court appearances, USCIS representation, and litigation-related proceedings, ensuring every client receives culturally and linguistically appropriate legal support.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESDirect Legal Representation & Consultation - Provide direct legal representation and consultation to immigrant clients under Mixteca's grant-funded programs.
- Advise clients on their immigration options, rights, and the legal processes available to them.
- Conduct client intakes and case assessments to determine appropriate forms of relief.
Legal Filings & Case Preparation - Prepare and file immigration applications, petitions, and supporting legal documents.
- Maintain accurate, organized case files and track filing and court deadlines.
- Conduct legal research to support case strategy and filings.
Court & Administrative Representation - Represent clients in Immigration Court (EOIR) proceedings.
- Represent clients before USCIS in interviews, hearings, and adjudications.
- Handle litigation-related proceedings as needed.
Administration & Reporting - Maintain accurate case records and documentation in compliance with grant and funder requirements.
- Support grant reporting with data collection and case outcome tracking.
- Collaborate with other Mixteca programs to ensure coordinated, holistic client support.
QUALIFICATIONSRequired - Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in New York State, in good standing.
- 2-3 years of experience in immigration law, including direct client representation.
- Experience appearing before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) / Immigration Court, and/or USCIS.
- Strong legal research, writing, and drafting skills, including briefs, motions, applications, and supporting filings.
- Experience managing an independent caseload, including tracking filing deadlines and court dates.
- Professional fluency in English and Spanish.
- Demonstrated ability to work with immigrant, low-income, and/or trauma-affected clients with cultural humility and sensitivity.
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, given the consequences of missed filing deadlines in immigration proceedings.
Preferred - Experience with asylum, cancellation of removal, VAWA, U-visas, T-visas, family-based petitions, DACA, and/or TPS.
- Experience working in a nonprofit legal services, legal aid, or pro bono setting.
- Experience training or supervising paralegals, legal assistants, or law student volunteers/interns.
- Familiarity with trauma-informed interviewing practices, particularly for survivors of violence or persecution.
- Existing relationships with local immigration courts, USCIS field offices,.
- Experience working as part of a collaborative team with non-legal professionals
Exempt Status: This position is classified as exempt under the FLSA professional exemption based on its Juris Doctor requirement, active law license, and the independent legal judgment involved in the role, and is not eligible for overtime pay.
BENEFITSMixteca offers a range of benefits to support the health, well-being, and everyday needs of our staff, including:
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
- Monthly OMNY card.
- Paid time off, personal days, and sick days.
- Summer Fridays with shortened workdays during the summer.
- Weekly yoga sessions offered in partnership with a local studio.
- Access to discounted tickets and special offers for concerts, performances, cultural events, and other special events throughout the year.
- Opportunities to participate in staff events and activities that support connection, community, and well-being.
APPLICATION INFORMATION - To apply, please go to our careers page at https://www.mixteca.org/en/careers
- Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
