Temporary Staff Attorney

Description

Summary: The Temporary Staff Attorney works in a large and diverse legal department, reporting to a Supervising Attorney. The Staff Attorney will provide services for New York City residents, with a focus on services for unaccompanied children and other youth. These services will include: (1) direct representation of clients in removal proceedings; (2) legal consultations and in-depth evaluation of cases for representation; (3) participation in large-scale legal clinics; and (4) information and pro se services for unrepresented respondents. Representation will occur before the Executive Office for Immigration Review's NYC immigration courts (EOIR), the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and NYC family Courts. Salary: $77,000 -$94,000.00 annually Location: 80 Maiden Lane, NY, NY, 10038 Schedule: Mon - Fri, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial consultations and perform in-depth e...