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Immigration Clinic Attorney
Brentwood, NY Organization Immigration Clinic Attorney The Organization Immigration Clinic Attorney is a full-time exempt position, reporting to the Director of Sisters of St. Joseph. This individual will oversee the current legal services provided at a volunteer driven pro se asylum clinic, which serves individuals in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Job Title: Immigration Clinic Attorney Location: On site / Brentwood, NY, USA Job Type: Permanent / Full-time Sector and Subsector: Legal | Legal Support Annual Salary Range: from $ **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** to $ 100,000.00 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. • Networks with other immigration specialists to broaden the reach of the clinic. Core Competencies: • Detailed oriented, with a high degree of initiative and self-direction. • Ability to maintain confidential information. • Capacity to foster collaborative relationships with staff, volunteers, and immigrant friends. • Effective at time management, with an ability to adapt, be flexible and patient. • Highly motivated, with good problem resolution skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Minimum Qualifications: • Be admitted to practice law in New York State • Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in immigration law representing clients before the Department of Homeland Security and/or the Executive Office of Immigration Review. • 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. Organization is looking for an Immigration Clinic Attorney to join their team! The Immigration Clinic Attorney is a full-time exempt position, reporting to the Director of Sisters of St. Joseph. This individual will oversee the current legal services provided at a volunteer driven pro se asylum clinic, which serves individuals in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Job Title: Immigration Clinic Attorney Location: On site / Brentwood, NY, USA Job Type: Permanent / Full-time Sector and Subsector: Legal | Legal Support Annual Salary Range: from $ **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** to $ 100,000.00 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. • Networks with other immigration specialists to broaden the reach of the clinic. Core Competencies: • Detailed oriented, with a high degree of initiative and self-direction. • Ability to maintain confidential information. • Capacity to foster collaborative relationships with staff, volunteers, and immigrant friends. • Effective at time management, with an ability to adapt, be flexible and patient. • Highly motivated, with good problem resolution skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Minimum Qualifications: • Be admitted to practice law in New York State • Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in immigration law representing clients before the Department of Homeland Security and/or the Executive Office of Immigration Review. • Bi-lingual in Spanish; Haitian Creole a plus. • Familiarity |
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