Immigration Staff Attorney

CIS- NYC seeks a full-time, in-person Immigration Staff Attorney to provide legal counsel and representation to low-income immigrants and their families. The position is ideal for an attorney committed to immigrant rights, access to justice, and community-based legal services.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide legal consultations and assess eligibility for immigration relief.
• Manage a diverse caseload involving family-based immigration, asylum, U Visas, TPS, humanitarian visas, adjustment of status, naturalization, waivers, nonimmigrant visas, and removal of proceedings.
• Represent clients before USCIS, EOIR, the Department of State, and New York Family Court.
• Prepare and review applications, motions, briefs, supporting evidence, and other legal filings.
• Represent clients at USCIS interviews and Immigration Court hearings.
• Conduct legal research and remain current on immigration laws, regulations, and policies.
• Supervise legal staff and support effective case management and workflow.
• Maintain accurate, confidential client files and case-management records.
• Collaborate with social workers and participate in community outreach and legal workshops.
• Track case outcomes and contribute to program reporting and advocacy efforts.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction; New York admission preferred.
• Two years of immigration law experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, communication, and client-service skills.
• Strong organizational and case management abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and adapt to changes in immigration law.
• Commitment to serving clients from diverse cultural, racial, socioeconomic, religious, gender, and LGBTQ+ backgrounds.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, paid sick and vacation leave, holidays, life insurance, FSA, commuter benefits, and professional development opportunities.

CIS-NYC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and PSLF-eligible employer and promotes a workplace culture that values work/life balance, dignity, inclusion, and justice.

Application

Submit a resume and cover letter by email to info@cis-nyc.org with the subject line:

“Immigration Staff Attorney – Your Name”

Applications are reviewed immediately and until the position is filled.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, paid sick and vacation leave, holidays, life insurance, FSA, commuter benefits, and professional development opportunities.

CIS-NYC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and PSLF-eligible employer and promotes a workplace culture that values work/life balance, dignity, inclusion, and justice.

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