Senior Staff Attorney

Overview of the Organization

The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is an umbrella policy and advocacy organization for nearly 200 groups in New York State. We envision a New York State that is stronger because all people are welcome, treated fairly, and given the chance to pursue their dreams. Our mission is to unite immigrants, Members, and allies so all New Yorkers can thrive. We represent the collective interests of New York’s diverse immigrant communities and organizations and devise solutions to advance them; advocate for laws, policies, and programs that lead to justice and opportunity for all immigrant groups; and build the power of immigrants and the organizations that serve them to ensure their sustainability, to improve people’s lives, and to strengthen our state.

Our organizational values: Inclusive & Representative; Fair & Just; Accountable & Trusted.

Position Description

This is a contract-funded position for various initiatives that the NYIC is undertaking to support vulnerable immigrants throughout New York State.

The Senior Staff Attorney will serve as an on-the-ground immigration attorney contributing to a network of legal services across several regions of New York State, with a focus on newly arrived immigrant populations and emerging legal services needs. The Senior Staff Attorney will oversee and provide limited scope affirmative and defensive services to clients. On a case-by-case basis and dependent on expertise, the Senior Staff Attorney may engage in full scope representation in complex cases.

The Senior Staff Attorney will directly manage four full-time staff: two Paralegals and two Legal Assistants, who will also provide legal support to clients under their supervision and direction. The Senior Staff Attorney will report to the Managing Attorney and will work closely with internal teams as well as external partners, including legal service providers and community-based organizations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordination & Provision of Legal Services
• Data Collection
• Other Responsibilities

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney admitted to practice in New York.
• Five (5) years of relevant professional experience representing and working with diverse immigrant communities in affirmative and/or defensive immigration postures.
• Three (3) years of relevant supervision experience, preferably of immigration legal staff, including attorneys, paralegals, and other support staff.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas: immigrant detention, bond or habeas, survivor-based relief, or other humanitarian relief.
• Experience with successfully developing and conducting strategic collaboration and events with diverse organizations and programs; experience conducting outreach in immigrant communities for legal services preferred.
• Strong skills in community organizing and community advocacy, specifically with underserved and diverse communities.
• Attention to detail, particularly in preparing applications and documents to be filed with various government agencies.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to promote cohesion among immigration legal staff, including attorneys, paralegals, and other support staff.
• Adaptability to changing work environments, processes, and emerging needs.
• Experience with fast-paced environments and juggling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Bilingual English- Spanish-language speaker preferred.
• Strong computer skills preferred, including proficiency in Legal Server, Salesforce, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets), Canva, Microsoft Office Suite.

Pay

Annual Salary:$4,553.04/payout or $109,273/year*

In addition to a competitive salary, NYIC offers a full benefit plan, unlimited paid time off after 90 days of employment, paid sick leave, flexible spending account, commuter benefits and a comprehensive retirement plan.

*The NYIC has a transparent and equitable salary structure. Starting salaries for each position are set in advance with no room for negotiation.

To Apply

To Apply: Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter, to BREEZY LINK HERE - https://nyic.breezy.hr/p/778000f6939e-senior-staff-attorney

All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship, sex, age, disability or marital status.