Immigration Attorney

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Competitive salary

About the Role:

The Center for the Integration & Advancement of New Americans (CIANA) is a community-based, nonprofit social services organization that works to integrate new immigrants into the socio-economic and civic life of American society while maintaining pride in their cultural heritage.

CIANA is looking for a highly personable, detail-oriented, and experienced attorney to provide immigration legal services in a community-based setting.  Applicant must be a self-starter and a team player who is able to work well with a small legal team.  This position is in-person at our Astoria, Queens office.

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Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school;
• Passed the NY Uniform Bar Exam and is fully authorized to practice law in NY State,
• 3+ years’ experience practicing immigration law;
• Experience in filing various forms of immigration relief, including but not limited to Naturalization, Adjustment of Status, DACA, Family/Fiancé Petitions, Employment Authorization Document (EAD), TPS, VAWA, Asylum, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS);
• Strong research skills and ability to analyze complex immigration issues effectively;
• Ability to mentor junior staff and interns;
• Strong background and experience with defensive court cases in immigration and family court.

Duties:

• Conduct legal consultations/screenings and determine available relief;
• Schedule and confirm new appointments and maintain caseload;
• Manage correspondence between CIANA, clients, partner organization, and government institutions;
• Document legal cases in CIANA database management system and maintain physical case files;
• Attend trainings and meetings with other organizations;
• Accompany and represent clients in immigration and/or family court.

Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 per year (commensurate with experience).

We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about making a difference through their legal expertise to apply for this exciting opportunity.  Retirees are highly welcome.

Please include a cover letter, your resume, and salary requirements to [email protected].

​For more information about CIANA, please visit our website at www.cianainc.org, and follow us on social media @cianainc.