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Senior Staff Attorney – Immigration

Híbrido, El trabajo se debe realizar en o cerca de New York, NY
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  • Descripción

    Tipo de contrato:A Tiempo Completo
    Fecha límite de postulación:20 de diciembre de 2024
    Educación:Judicatura
    Nivel de Experiencia:Nivel intermedio
    Salario:USD $100.000 - $120.000 / año
    Temáticas:Derechos Humanos & Libertades Civiles, Inmigrantes o Refugiados, Asistencia Legal, Razas & Etnias

    Descripción

    The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF), founded in 1974, is

    a New York-based national organization that protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian Americans. By combining litigation, advocacy, education, and organizing, AALDEF works

    with Asian American communities across the country to secure human rights for all.

    AALDEF’s Immigrant Rights Program uses legal representation, litigation, policy advocacy, community education, and organizing to support Asian immigrants of all backgrounds. We are committed to advocating alongside directly affected immigrant communities for humane and dynamic immigration laws and policies, where the dignity of all migrants is realized.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Coordinate and conduct legal clinics, legal screenings, and intakes in conjunction with community-based organizations and partners;
    • Provide direct representation to clients who are submitting affirmative applications before USCIS and/or are in removal proceedings in Immigration Court;
    • Prepare community education materials and presentations and providing legal support to support community-based partners;
    • Conduct outreach to community-based organizations and communities to provide information on updated laws and policies;
    • Provide technical support to respond to immigration-related inquiries through our general intake and from community partners;
    • Prepare both state and federal pardon applications;
    • Manage docket organization, including organizing and timely reporting of cases on Legal Server;
    • Maintain a working knowledge of laws, policies, practices in immigration law, particularly those impacting communities we work in, including those impacted by the criminal legal system;
    • Provide supervision and mentorship to attorneys, community advocates, and interns.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Demonstrated commitment to social justice, including familiarity with Asian American communities and issues
    • At least five years of experience working as an immigration attorney, including experience representing individuals in removal proceedings
    • Detail-oriented, organized, independent, and quick
    • Excellent communication and advocacy skills
    • Licensed to practice law in New York or another state
    • Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed
    • This position is hybrid and includes a mix of in person and remote work

    The ideal candidate will have:

    • Experience collaborating with community-based organizations
    • Familiarity with “crim-imm” issues
    • Experience conducting policy advocacy
    • Ability to speak an Asian language

    The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF), founded in 1974, is

    a New York-based national organization that protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian Americans. By combining litigation, advocacy, education, and organizing, AALDEF works

    with Asian American communities across the country to secure human rights for all.

    AALDEF’s Immigrant Rights Program uses legal representation, litigation, policy advocacy, community education, and organizing to support Asian immigrants of all backgrounds. We are committed to advocating alongside directly affected immigrant communities for humane and dynamic immigration laws and policies, where the dignity of all migrants is realized.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Coordinate and conduct legal clinics, legal screenings, and intakes in conjunction with community-based organizations and partners;
    • Provide direct representation to clients who are submitting affirmative applications before…

    Ubicación

    Híbrido
    El trabajo se puede realizar en o cerca de New York, NY
    99 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10013, United States

    Cómo aplicar

    The position will be filled as soon as possible. The deadline for applications is December 20, 2024, but interviews will happen on a rolling basis.

    Email one PDF containing a cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and three references (one of which should be a supervisee) to info@aaldef.org, with “Senior Immigration Attorney” in the subject line).

    AALDEF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

    The position will be filled as soon as possible. The deadline for applications is December 20, 2024, but interviews will happen on a rolling basis.

    Email one PDF containing a cover…

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