Staff Attorney

Albany Law School seeks a Staff Attorney to work in the Immigration Law Clinic at The Edward P. Swyer Justice Center, where they will provide legal advocacy services and direct representation to clients and perform other related duties.

Appointment will be as Associate Staff Attorney, Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney, depending on experience.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides direct client representation or technical assistance to clinic clients and partner agencies, as necessary.
• At the Director’s discretion, assists in direct supervision of clinic students in providing representation, counseling, technical assistance, referrals, and advice to Clinic clients and partner agencies.
• May assist Director in the selection of clients and development of legal matters.
• Conducts community outreach as directed.
• May assist Director in meeting donor/major gift/grant objectives, including attending meetings, drafting reports and contributing to matters impacting Clinic policy.
• Assists Director with organizational tasks for classroom (student manuals, syllabi, readings, and guest speakers).
• Performs legal research as needed, particularly with regard to student legal representation issues and long-term scholarship projects of the Director.
• Provides limited instruction in classroom, at the discretion of and under the supervision of the Director.
• Handles client representation for ongoing matters and case coverage during breaks and summer.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent lawyering skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent legal research and analysis skills.
• Demonstrated ability using Microsoft Office Suite products, Lexis and Westlaw.

Comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, retirement plan with 5% retirement contribution, employer paid life insurance and disability coverage and generous paid time off (PTO, volunteer time off, holidays and parental leave). We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer.

Qualification Standards:

• Juris Doctor from an ABA approved law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• Two or more years of practical legal experience representing clients in immigration matters. Recent law school graduates with significant clinical legal experience or coursework in immigration law considered.
• Fluency in Spanish or another language in addition to English preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

 Albany Law School seeks to provide work-life balance and exciting career opportunities. What do we offer?

Compensation: The estimated salary range for this position is $60,000-$85,000 per year, plus comprehensive benefits package. Salary offered will be based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, and in consideration of internal equity.  

Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, and the contact information for at least three references.

Albany Law School is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applicants who reflect the diversity of our student body, and community. We encourage applicants including first-gen professionals, women, applicants of color, LGBTQ, veterans, and other members of systemically marginalized groups.

Posted 5/1/24