Immigration Attorney (Part-Time)

CIANA's Immigration Legal Department is looking for a highly personable and detail-oriented self-starter to provide immigration legal services to our clients. This part-time position is in-person at our Astoria office.

The Center for the Integration & Advancement of New Americans ( CIANA ) is a social services organization that works to integrate new immigrants from South Asia, the Middle East / North Africa, Latin America, and West Africa into the socio-economic and civic life of American society while maintaining pride in their cultural heritage.

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

Experience practicing immigration law (1 to 2 years)

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 with the ability to analyze complex immigration issues effectively

Limited court experience in immigration and family court

Fluency in other languages is a plus

Everyday Duties

Conduct legal consultations / screenings and determine whether CIANA can provide relief

Schedule and confirm new appointments

Work with a pro-bono attorney providing legal consultations

Manage correspondence between CIANA, clients, and other institutions

Document all legal meetings in our database management system as well as maintain legal files

Attend trainings and coalition meetings with other organizations

Accompany or represent clients in court or at DHS interviews

Job Type

Part-time

Expected Hours

21 hours per week between Monday-Friday, 10AM-6PM

$35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Location

36-12 34th Avenue

Astoria, NY 11106

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

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