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This attorney in this position will provide legal representation for detained and non-detained immigrants in removal proceedings referred to NYLAG from our partners in upstate New York, as well as additional detained cases as necessary. Represent immigrants detained and in removal proceedings who were residents of New York State, excluding New York City, in detained courts outside of New York City as needed.

NYLAG

Staff Attorney, New York Family Unity Project (NYIFUP)

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The Staff Attorney’s responsibilities will include: Observe immigration in-person court hearings at NYC’s immigration courts at least 1-2 days per week and support pro se noncitizens appearing for their hearings by providing intakes and advice and counsel, appearing as friend of the court where allowed; Providing resources and post-detention assistance for detained individuals and their families; Conduct legal screenings for pro se noncitizens that come through NYLAG’s community-based sites, immigration court, and PSPP intake hotline; Prepare and file pro se applications for asylum and employment authorization, motions to change venue, opposition response to motions to pretermit, evidence filings, motions to reopen, and other supporting documents and motions for submission to USCIS and the Immigration Court; Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing in-person pro se screening and application assistance clinics; Participate in meetings and serve as a liaison to PSPP partner organizations and other external stakeholders; Collaborate with community-based organizations who volunteer in NYC’s immigration courts; Represent a small number of non-detained New York City residents mostly in family units, in removal proceedings before EOIR and/or USCIS; Track client cases, progress of applications, and follow up for funding purposes; Attend screening clinics, Know Your Rights presentations, pro se application clinics, and other types of outreach events; and. The New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) seeks a highly motivated bilingual Staff Attorney for a full-time position with our Pro Se Plus Project (PSPP) team, a collaborative of legal service providers and community-based organizations that was developed to respond to the needs of newly arrived asylum seekers.

PSPP Staff Attorneys

In New York City, BIPOC communities face disproportionate risk of housing insecurity because of the long-lasting disparate impacts of systemic racism, rising inflation coupled with economic inequality, threats to liberty and safety from immigration enforcement, and other micro and macroeconomic factors, which have profoundly harmed immigrant communities and other communities of color. Supervision will include: holding regular one-on-one supervision meetings with staff; reviewing case lists and intakes with staff, developing legal strategies, setting case priorities and deadlines, reviewing casework in advance of filing, providing support for litigation matters; supervising court appearances; supervising intake; training and professional development of staff.

Supervising Attorney, Manhattan Team

The job requires substantive knowledge and experience defending immigrants in removal proceedings including claims based on Asylum, Withholding of Removal, protection under the Convention Against Torture, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), relief under VAWA, and Adjustment of Status. The Staff Attorney’s responsibilities will include: Conduct legal screenings and represent non-detained and detained immigrants, unaccompanied minors, and families in removal proceedings before NYC Immigration Court, USCIS (inc.

Staff Attorney

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Up to 5 years of experience practicing immigration law, including affirmative and removal defense work, preferred; Fluency in a second language, particularly Spanish, is strongly preferred; Demonstrated commitment to the LGBTQ+ community and knowledge of the complex and systemic issues faced by our clients; Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights, criminal justice, and/or social justice issues; Ability to communicate effectively with clients, community organizations, attorneys, judiciary and the public; Ability to work in and value a collaborative team model; Ability to work independently and under pressure while managing multiple competing deadlines; Ability to make creative arguments for complicated cases and cases that do not have a clear path to relief; Ability to set expectations for clients who are not eligible for any relief while nonetheless providing competent representation before the Immigration Court; Excellent written, oral and analytical skills; and. Candidates will have a proactive ability to solve problems under time pressure, a strong commitment to providing client-centered services for clients experiencing trauma, and an ability to work collaboratively with a team of attorneys, paralegals, and volunteers working on a broad range of legal matters impacting the LGBTQ+ community.

Temporary Immigration Attorney

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In addition to providing direct representation and providing legal advice and counsel to thousands of clients, CAMBA attorneys also engage in legislative advocacy, impact litigation in both state and federal court, provide community education and offer expert training on a wide range of issues, services that allow members of our community to improve their lives. Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive.

CAMBA

Staff Attorney, CAMBA Legal Services - Housing Unit (Brooklyn)

The job requires broad substantive knowledge and experience representing immigrants in detained and non-detained removal proceedings, including bond and individual merits hearings with a variety of defenses including Asylum, Withholding of Removal, protection under the Convention Against Torture, Cancellation of Removal, Waivers in Removal, collateral relief before USCIS, and Adjustment of Status. The Supervising Attorney’s responsibilities will include: Provide substantive supervision on removal defense matters to a team of attorneys providing extensive pro se assistance and full representation to immigrants at high risk for removal, including in active removal proceedings, appeals and post removal order relief.

Supervising Attorney

Providing holistic post-conviction representation to indigent persons convicted of felonies in Manhattan and the Bronx, including but not limited to: Litigating direct appeals in the Appellate Division and the New York Court of Appeals, including assisting with intake evaluation of cases; Advising clients as to all potential appellate options, including withdrawal of appeals, where appropriate, as well as negotiating alternative dispositions such as substituted pleas or remedies following reversal of conviction; Litigating post-conviction motions and hearings challenging the lawfulness and appropriateness of convictions and sentences pursuant to Article 440 of the New York Criminal Procedure Law, as well as engaging in reinvestigation efforts as necessary; Litigating hearings to determine classification level pursuant to the Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA); Litigating, where appropriate, federal habeas corpus challenges to state court convictions; and. Training attorneys on staff and outside the organization, including but not limited to: Regular training programs for incoming staff attorneys and pro bono attorneys on substantive, procedural, and practice-oriented criminal law topics; CLE and training programs for outside defender organizations and assigned counsel; Mentorship of staff attorneys in one-on-one and group settings; and.

Office Of The Appellate Defender

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In addition to providing direct representation and providing legal advice and counsel to thousands of clients, CAMBA attorneys also engage in legislative advocacy, impact litigation in both state and federal court, provide community education and offer expert training on a wide range of issues, services that allow members of our community improve their lives. The support staff, law graduates, and staff attorneys at CAMBA Legal Services are unionized with the Association of Legal Aid Attorneys, UAW Local 2325 as the CAMBA Legal Services Workers Union.

Supervising Attorney (Housing Unit), CAMBA Legal Services, Brooklyn

Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization founded in 1979 that has grown into a leading multi-service agency with over 100 staff serving New York City with a focus on upper Manhattan and the Bronx. With their crises resolved, clients move seamlessly to capacity building services through our holistic programs designed to transition individuals and families to self-sufficiency.

Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation

Supervising Housing Attorney

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With 200+ attorneys across 17 offices nationwide, we are known for our deep bench of trial lawyers and a proven track record of successfully defending Global 500 and internationally based companies in high-exposure, technically complex lawsuits across multiple jurisdictions. Our Appellate & Advanced Motions Practice plays a critical role in that success by shaping legal strategy, developing persuasive written advocacy, and helping clients prevail on complex legal issues at both the trial and appellate levels.

Bowman and Brooke

Appellate and Advanced Motions Senior Associate/Counsel Attorney

Workable

JOB SUMMARY To provide legal representation and counsel to low and middle-income litigants in housing and consumer law matters in Monroe, Ontario, and surrounding counties. Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation of all client contacts and case activity in LegalServer or other case management systems.

LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF ROCHESTER NY

Staff Attorney - Housing & Consumer Law Unit

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This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who enjoys handling complex commercial disputes, taking ownership of matters, and working closely with experienced litigators on sophisticated cases. The right fit will also bring a drama-free, no-nonsense, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude and enjoy working in a professional environment where colleagues take their work seriously while maintaining a collaborative and enjoyable workplace culture.

Marshall Graham

Commercial Litigation Attorney

HireFinder #LI-PROMOTED #LI-Onsite $78,000 - $80,000 a year We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. • Illustrative tasks: • Conduct all phases of case work: attend court proceedings, interview clients and witnesses, perform discovery, conduct investigations, negotiate, conduct legal research and handle appeals.

Distro

Housing Rights Attorney

The ideal candidate will bring strong client communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage sensitive, time-critical matters while delivering thoughtful and compassionate counsel. Counsel clients on Medicaid eligibility for nursing home and community-based long-term care, including New York's five-year lookback rules and asset protection strategies.

Insero Talent Solutions

Elder Law Attorney

Crelate

Legal experience must be in one or more of the following fields: litigation or financial industry investigations; corporate law involving such actions as corporate mergers, dissolutions, stockholder meetings and other related corporate actions; commercial financial documentation and negotiation; bank regulatory experience; insurance regulatory and legislative experience; and prosecutorial experience gained in a city, state, or federal law enforcement or administrative agency that regularly conducts civil enforcement action in financial and commercial matters. Through engagement, data-driven regulation and policy, and operational excellence, the Department and its employees are responsible for empowering consumers and protecting them from financial harm; ensuring the health of the entities we regulate; driving economic growth in New York through responsible innovation; and preserving the stability of the global financial system.

New York State Thruway Authority

Associate Attorney Financial Services, M-3

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully handling complex workers' compensation cases, negotiating settlements, and advocating for clients in hearings and appeals.

Brandon J. Broderick

Workers Compensation Attorney

Whether you're an experienced practitioner or a developing attorney looking to grow your career in a supportive environment, this role offers meaningful client interaction, courtroom experience, and long-term professional development. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is passionate about representing injured workers and helping clients navigate every stage of the workers' compensation process.

Prevail Recruiting

Workers' Compensation Attorney

Works with Lead Attorney on all aspects of pre-suit and litigated files including retaining experts, sending pre-suit notice letters, coordinating joint inspections and exams, initiating litigation and conducting all phases of litigation through trial. Some of the Subrogation Attorney responsibilities include but are not limited to: Handles a consistent workload of subrogation files representing Intact’s subrogation interests in property, maritime, financial and cyber matters.

Intact Specialty Solutions

Subrogation Attorney (Hybrid)

Matters within ITFOs area of responsibility include, among others: importer challenges to U.S. Customs and Border Protection decisions concerning the classification and valuation of imported merchandise, and other issues under the tariff laws; lawsuits relating to the interpretation and application of trade-related presidential proclamations, executive orders, international treaties and free trade agreements; disputes over the governments refusal to grant or the revocation of various licenses under the customs laws; and actions for the collection of duties and penalties under the customs laws. At the trial stage, attorneys personally manage their own cases, conduct fact investigation, work with expert witnesses, serve and respond to written discovery, take and defend depositions, write all substantive and procedural briefs, conduct all aspects of any trial, and present oral argument in the United States Court of International Trade.

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