Exciting Career Opportunity: Immigration Staff Attorney
Location: Schenectady, NY
Employment Type: Full Time, Exempt
Reporting To: Supervising Immigration Attorney
About Us at The Legal Project:
Are you ready to be a part of a groundbreaking organization dedicated to justice and equality? At The Legal Project in Schenectady, NY, we're not just offering a job – we're inviting you to become a vital force in defending the rights and futures of immigrants facing immense challenges. The Legal Project has grown from a small volunteer initiative in 1995 into a leading force in the fight for access to justice. We provide free civil legal services across a range of critical areas, including immigration, domestic violence, housing, and more. Our mission is clear: to make the law accessible to those in need, empower our community, and dismantle systemic barriers to justice.
What You’ll Do:
Imagine: Every day, you'll walk into a supportive and collaborative environment where your skills directly translate into safety, stability, and hope for vulnerable individuals and families. You won't just be processing cases; you'll be providing a lifeline, ensuring that the scales of justice tip towards fairness and compassion. You will join a dedicated department of attorneys, DOJ reps, and support staff working within a wider agency of dedicated civil legal service providers.
As a Senior Immigration Attorney on our team, you will:
· Be the Shield: Expertly guide and represent clients through the complexities of affirmative filings before USCIS and deportation and removal proceedings before the EOIR.
· Amplify Voices: Advocate fiercely in hearings, briefs, and interviews with immigration on behalf of your vulnerable clients.
· Navigate the System: Strategically pursue affirmative immigration options and crucial state court actions to fortify our clients' defense.
· Connect and Empower: Collaborate with our dedicated staff in the immigration program and other programs, ensuring that our clients receive all legal services they need. Work with community partners, amplifying our collective impact and ensuring comprehensive support for those we serve.
What Fuels Your Success:
· Your unwavering commitment to justice and human rights.
· Your experience representing clients in immigration matters, particularly removal proceedings, including law school clinical experience. Alternatively, your willingness to learn the intricacies and particulars of the evolving US immigration system.
· Your exceptional legal acumen, research, and persuasive writing skills.
· Your ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds with empathy and understanding.
· Your collaborative spirit and desire to thrive in a supportive team environment.
· Your adaptability and willingness to travel to Immigration Courts in Batavia and NYC.
· Bonus points for fluency in Spanish and experience with trauma-informed care.
What We Offer (Beyond a Job):
· A Cause, Not Just a Career: Join a mission-driven organization where your work has profound meaning.
· Competitive Compensation: A salary of $72,000 - $77,000 per year.
· Comprehensive Well-being: Benefits including health, dental, vision, generous PTO, retirement plan, and wellness support.
· Work-Life Flexibility: Hybrid work options and consideration for remote work near Batavia or NYC, promoting a healthy balance.
Ready to be a champion for justice and an integral part of our dedicated team? Apply now and let's fight for a more just world, together!
Please submit a statement of interest, resume, and writing sample to complete your application.
The Legal Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer, actively building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every voice is valued.
Applications will be reviewed when received. Position is open until filled.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $72,000.00 - $77,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- license to practice law in any state in the United States? (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Schenectady, NY 12305
