Staff Attorney - CIAP Program

Research Foundation of The City University of New York

$85K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • J.D. degree and admission to the State Bar
  • Some experience in immigration law or a strong passion for immigrant advocacy
  • Fluency in a second language preferred
  • Strong supervisory skills for guiding staff and volunteers
  • Exceptional communication and legal writing abilities
  • Flexibility and self-motivation with a focus on team collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Counsel participants on immigration law and related issues
  • Assist in completing and reviewing immigration applications and petitions
  • Review and authorize applications prepared by paralegal staff
  • Ensure compliance with work policies and procedures among staff and volunteers
  • Conduct workshops and seminars on immigration topics for staff and community members
  • Interpret immigration laws and policies for staff and partner organizations
  • Analyze complex immigration cases, including those involving criminal convictions and fraud
  • Compile data and reports on services provided

Benefits

  • Comprehensive RFCUNY employee benefits package
  • Generous accrual system for time off
  • Support for professional development opportunities
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangement
  • Engagement in meaningful, community-focused legal work
Full Job Description
Primary Location: OFFICE OF SR VC FOR UNIVERSITY RELATIONS Bargaining Unit: No Position Summary Reporting to the Supervisor Attorney, the Staff Attorney will provide consultations on immigration-related issues and application assistance at the immigration center. The Staff Attorney will primarily focus on providing legal assistance in the areas of naturalization and family based immigration law. Duties and Responsibilities: • Counsels participants on immigration law and related issues • Assists participants in the completion and review of immigration application/petitions • Reviews and authorizes release of applications and petitions completed by paralegal staff • Ensures that staff and volunteers are complying with work policies and procedures • Conducts immigration workshops and seminars to benefit staff, participants, and targeted communities • Interprets immigration laws, rulings, and regulations for staff and community partners • Analyzes complex immigration case types e.g. criminal convictions and fraud • Ensures data and reports are compiled on the services rendered • Reports regularly to the Program Supervisor Attorney on the provision of services and outreach to the community • Other duties as assigned • This is a hybrid position with at least 3 days in the assigned center Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • J.D. and State Bar admission • Some immigration experience and/or passion about immigrant issues preferred • Second language requirement is preferred • Excellent supervisory skills including the ability to oversee and guide the work product and professional development of staff and volunteers • Ability to work in an open environment with limited privacy • Excellent communications, interpersonal, writing and legal writing skills; customer service focus • Flexibility, self-motivation and the ability to motivate others • Ability to work independently as well as with a team in order to further the mission of CCN! • Willingness to work on weekends and/or occasional evenings Pay Range: $85,000 RFCUNY Benefits RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

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