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Immigration Attorney

Presencial, O trabalho pode ser executado em ou perto de Woodside, NY
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  • Detalhes

    Tipo de Emprego:
    Tempo Integral
    Data de Início:
    1 de setembro de 2025
    Prazo para Inscrições:
    29 de agosto de 2025
    Educação:
    Bacharelado em Direito Requerido
    Nível de Experiência:
    Intermediário
    Salário:
    USD $85.000 - $95.000 / ano
    Causas:
    Direitos Humanos & Liberdades Civis, Imigrantes ou Refugiados, Saúde & Medicina, LGBT, Saúde Mental

    Descrição

    Immigration Attorney – Bilingual

    Company Overview

    The AIDS Center of Queens County, Inc. (ACQC) has been a leading provider of HIV/AIDS services since 1986, serving over 10,000 clients and 30,000 community residents across five locations in Queens. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS and other chronic conditions through comprehensive medical care and supportive services.

    Summary

    ACQC seeks a full-time experienced Immigration Staff Attorney with substantial immigration experience to provide direct representation to immigration clients and supervision to two community navigators. This Individual must have experience in representing clients in immigration court and be able to independently handle immigration matters from intake through resolution. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational & time-management skills.

    Responsibilities

    • Maintain and manage a caseload, provide brief advice and pro se application assistance to clients under limited scope agreements.
    • Supervise and conduct intake of clients, screening and eligibility determination and provide legal referrals to outside legal service providers. Must be able to provide comprehensive legal screenings to find out if a client qualifies for any immigration benefit.
    • Draft legal informational materials for Know Your Rights presentations and conduct Know Your Rights presentations.
    • Participate in all MOIA and ACQC’s trainings and meetings.
    • Must have experience in providing legal representation and assistance for a range of cases, including:
      • Citizenship
      • Green card applications and renewals
      • Asylum
      • Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and more
      • Assistance in filling out immigration forms
      • Deportation and removal

    Requirements

    • Admission to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction in good standing, preferably NYS
    • Minimum 3 years’ immigration law experience.
    • Fluency to communicate in English and Spanish.
    • Client-centered approach to representation.
    • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
    • Must have excellent research, writing, advocacy and organizational skills.
    • Motivated to represent a diverse clientele. Must be able to convey sensitivity and non-judgement in all communications.

    The immigration Attorney is a full-time, exempt position based in Jamaica Queens.

    The ideal candidate will be passionate about assisting individuals and families navigate the complex legal immigration process. ACQC offers rewarding work in a collegial environment and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid time off, and commuter benefits).

    ACQC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

    Please forward cover letter and resume to the attention of the Director of Legal Services/Compliance Officer.

    Immigration Attorney – Bilingual

    Company Overview

    The AIDS Center of Queens County, Inc. (ACQC) has been a leading provider of HIV/AIDS services since 1986, serving over 10,000 clients and 30,000 community residents across five locations in Queens. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS and other chronic conditions through comprehensive medical care and supportive services.

    Summary

    ACQC seeks a full-time experienced Immigration Staff Attorney with substantial immigration experience to provide direct representation to immigration clients and supervision to two community navigators. This Individual must have experience in representing clients in immigration court and be able to independently handle immigration matters from intake through resolution. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational & time-management skills.

    Responsibilities

    • Maintain and manage a…

    Benefícios

    Overview of ACQC Benefits

    Healthcare

    ACQC offers medical, dental and vision (voluntary) coverage. Eligibility for health insurance begins at the first of the month following 60 days from hire.

    Medical Coverage

    Aetna Elect Choice EPO - Single and Family Coverage

    Dental Coverage

    Aetna Dental - DMO & PPO - 4 Tiered Coverage (Employee, Employee + Spouse/Partner, Employee + Child(ren), Employee + Family)

    Vision Coverage (Voluntary Coverage)

    EyeMed Vision Care - 3 Tiered Coverage (Employee, Employee +1, Employee + Family)

    Paid Time Off (PTO)

    Full-time employees are eligible to the following PTO:

    • Vacation – 3 weeks (15 days) per year for first 3 years, then 4 weeks (20 days) thereafter. There is a 6 month waiting period to access vacation time.
    • Personal Time –6 days per year.
    • Sick Time – 8 days available upon hire, and t 8 days each year thereafter.

    Part-time employees who work more than 20 hours per week receive a pro-rated amount of vacation and personal time depending on scheduled hours per week.Sick time is awarded at 1 hour per 30 hours worked.

    Holidays

    ACQC offers 11 paid holidays per year.

    Other Benefits Offered

    • Pre-tax commuter benefit for Mass Transit or Parking.
    • $50,000 Life Insurance - Employer sponsored.
    • 403B tax-advantaged retirement plan offered through Mutual of America for full-time and part-time employees.
      • Employer contribution of 3% of employee’s salary added each year after employee has meet the eligibility requirements (including 1 year of service).
      • Employees are fully vested to receive Employer contribution after 3 years of service.

    Overview of ACQC Benefits

    Healthcare

    ACQC offers medical, dental and vision (voluntary) coverage. Eligibility for health insurance begins at the first of the month following 60 days from hire.

    Medical Coverage

    Aetna Elect Choice EPO - Single and Family Coverage

    Dental Coverage

    Aetna Dental - DMO & PPO - 4 Tiered Coverage (Employee, Employee + Spouse/Partner, Employee + Child(ren), Employee + Family)

    Vision Coverage (Voluntary Coverage)

    EyeMed Vision Care - 3 Tiered Coverage (Employee, Employee +1, Employee + Family)

    Paid Time Off (PTO)

    Full-time employees are eligible to the following PTO:

    • Vacation – 3 weeks (15 days) per year for first 3 years, then 4 weeks (20 days) thereafter. There is a 6 month waiting period to access vacation time.
    • Personal Time –6 days per year.
    • Sick Time – 8 days available upon hire, and t 8 days each year thereafter.

    Part-time employees who work more than 20 hours per week receive a pro-rated amount of vacation and personal time depending on scheduled hours per…

    Nível de Proficiência do Idioma

    Bilingual skills required. Candidate must be proficient in English and Spanish.

    Bilingual skills required. Candidate must be proficient in English and Spanish.

    Localização

    Presencial
    Woodside, Queens, NY, USA

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