Neighbors Link Legal Opportunities
Staff Attorney
Neighbors Link Community Law Practice, the law department of Neighbors Link, is offering a unique opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of immigrant New Yorkers who are moving to the Hudson Valley.
Legal Services for New Arrivals
NY's Hudson Valley is experiencing an unprecedented increase in new arrivals in need of immigration legal services. Neighbors Link is building a team of creative and collaborative attorneys and paralegals to meet this demand. Joining Neighbors Link at this time is a great opportunity to be part of building a community-based response to the local growth of the next generation of New Americans.
Position Description
The staff attorney will handle immigration cases, from legal intake and screening to both limited scope and direct representation, as well as conduct Neighbors Link legal programming, such as community education and legal clinics.
Specific duties will include, but not be limited to:
Completing individualized assessment of immigration cases and conducting confidential legal consultations to ascertain eligibility for immigration benefits;
Completing immigration applications and petitions and compiling supporting evidence;
Representing clients before New York Family Court, USCIS and EOIR;
Staying abreast of changes in immigration policy and laws;
Organizing and conducting Pro Se Clinics or other programs as needed; and
Preparing and providing community education and Know Your Rights presentations via in person and virtual programming
Representing Neighbors Link in meetings with partners and funders.
Requirements
Be admitted to the New York bar and have a minimum of 1-2 years' experience in immigration law.
Written and spoken fluency in Spanish and English is preferred.
This position operates out of Neighbors Link's Ossining office. There will be some flexibility offered for remote work; however, this is an in-person position.
This position requires some travel throughout the Hudson Valley and the NY metro area. Must be able to work independently to manage and meet legal deadlines.
Must be organized.
Must be able to work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals/DOJ reps, and our large team of volunteers.
Must be able to support the organization's advocacy efforts as needed.
Working at Neighbors Link
Neighbors Link provides a generous benefits package, including:
Generous vacation and leave policies
Flexible work schedules
Hybrid remote/onsite employment
Health insurance
401k with employer contribution
Flexible spending account
Opportunities for professional development
About Neighbors Link
Neighbors Link is a community-based organization that is building stronger communities through immigrant empowerment and integration. Neighbors Link was initially founded in 2000 as a worker center in Mt. Kisco to protect immigrants in that community from exploitation and mistreatment. Since then Neighbors Link has expanded to include centers in Ossining and Yonkers and provides a wide range of services to the immigrant community/immigrant New Yorkers; from ESOL to immigration legal services.
About Neighbors Link Community Law Practice
Neighbors Link Community Law Practice, the law department of Neighbors Link, is a leader in the provision of immigration legal services in Westchester County and throughout the Hudson Valley. Our dynamic team provides comprehensive and holistic services in legal matters ranging from rapid response, removal defense, federal appeals and complex affirmative filings. Located in our Ossining office, we are a community based legal services practice on the front lines of the fight for the rights of immigrant New Yorkers.
Contact : Please send resume and cover letter to . Please, no phone calls.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: Multiple locations
