Staff Attorney, Immigration Law Unit Immigrant Youth Project

The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is seeking a Staff Attorney to join the citywide Immigration Law Unit’s Youth Project team. The ILU is a recognized leader in providing high‑quality representation to non‑citizens across all five boroughs of New York City and surrounding counties. With nearly 100 attorneys, social workers, and paralegals across seven projects, the ILU offers integrated legal services and collaborates closely with criminal law, federal courts, and community partners to serve low‑income, diverse immigrant clients. Responsibilities Provide direct representation to undocumented youth and unaccompanied immigrant children in removal proceedings, asylum, U/T visas, and other relief avenues. Appear in Immigration Court and Family Court to obtain predicate orders for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. Participate in façade‐by‐facade collaboration with the Youth Project, Juvenile Rights Practice, ACS, and foster care personnel to deliver immigration advice and guidance. Mentor law students, pro‑bono attorneys, and volunteers working on Youth Project cases. Build on existing relationships with the Society’s Juvenile Rights staff to address needs of undocumented youth in foster care. Conduct forums and workshops in immigrant communities and public schools on immigration issues. Engage in professional development, attend and provide training to advocates, and handle other assigned duties. Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar. At least two years of immigration law and trial experience. Excellent writing, analytical, oral advocacy, and organizational skills. Demonstrated commitment to representing low‑income, disadvantaged clients. Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable. Ability to work independently and collaboratively on an interdisciplinary team managing a high volume of cases. Experience working with pro‑bono attorneys, law student interns, and volunteers. Preferred qualifications Additional immigration law experience. Experience working with children and youth. Commitment to serving marginalized communities. Salary and Benefits Salary Range: $84,000 – $152,500. The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability and life insurance, and more. Higher Education and Loan Forgiveness: The Legal Aid Society is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, and New York residents may be eligible for state loan repayment assistance. Equal Employment Opportunity As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, family structure, genetic information, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The Legal Aid Society is dedicated to building a strong professional culture of advocacy, respect, and inclusion. We encourage continuous learning and active participation in efforts to dismantle bias in all its forms. #J-18808-Ljbffr Office of the Appellate Defender