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Wildes & Weinberg

<p>Wildes &amp; Weinberg, P.C., a prestigious immigration law firm with its headquarters in New York City, is looking to fill a Business Immigration Attorney position within our Talent Visa Team. The ideal candidate will possess experience conducting client consultations and assessments for different nonimmigrant and immigrant visa options, and must have working knowledge of nonimmigrant visas (O-1, P-1, etc.), and a good understanding of immigrant visas (EB-1, EB-2 NIW, etc.).</p><p>The candidate will support Partners and Senior Associates in a wide array of immigration processes across various business case types, with a focus on O-1/EB-1 visas. The candidate will also be expected to prepare petitions for filing and assist with consular appointment scheduling, as needed. Must have experience in the immigration field, particularly with O-1 visas, as well as a strong academic record and the ability to work well with a team.</p><p><b>Required Education, Experience, and Skills</b>:</p><ul><li>Bachelors degree.</li><li>JD from an accredited law school.</li><li>Member in good standing of the Bar of any State.</li><li>Candidate with 2+ years of experience.</li><li>Strong lawyer with great communication skills.</li><li>Excellent writing skills.</li><li>Candidate must be able to thrive in a fast paced high volume environment.</li></ul><p>The position is based out of the firm&rsquo;s midtown Manhattan office. Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience.</p><p>--</p><p>Wildes &amp; Weinberg, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, political affiliation or religion; nor does it discriminate against a qualified applicant or employee with a disability capable of performing the duties of the position.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $65,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Business Immigration Attorney

NYLAG

<div><b>About NYLAG:</b><br>
Founded in 1990, NYLAG is a leading civil legal services organization combatting economic, racial, and social injustice by advocating for people experiencing poverty or in crisis. Our services include comprehensive, free civil legal services, financial empowerment, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and community partnerships. NYLAG exists because wealth should not determine who has access to justice. We aim to disrupt systemic racism by serving individuals and families whose legal and financial crises are often rooted in racial inequality. NYLAG goes to where the need is, providing services in more than 150 community sites (e.g. courts, hospitals, libraries) and on our Mobile Legal Help Center. NYLAG&rsquo;s staff of 410 impacted the lives of nearly 129,000 people last year.<br>
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<b>Job description</b><br>
The New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) seeks a highly motivated, experienced Immigration Attorney for a full-time position with the LGBTQ Law Unit. The LGBTQ Law Unit seeks an experienced fulltime attorney to join our team and advocate for our immigrant clients facing removal.<br>
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NYLAG&rsquo;s LGBTQ Law Unit, founded in 2008, exists to protect and expand the rights of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community and to provide services that meet the unique legal needs of low-income LGBTQ New Yorkers. LGBTQ communities, especially those of color, transgender and gender non-conforming individuals and youth, are at greater risk of living in poverty and of being targeted for violence.<br>
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The LGBTQ Law Unit provides free representation and advice on a wide array of civil legal matters, including legal name and gender marker changes, immigration (including removal defense), family law matters (orders of protection, custody and visitation, divorce, and adoption), housing, employment and public accommodation discrimination, wills and advance directives and access to gender affirming healthcare. We engage with community partners to provide legal services and education outreach in community settings throughout the five boroughs and push forward systemic advocacy efforts to advance LGBTQ rights and protections.<br>
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The Immigration Attorney will represent LGBTQ+ immigrants on detained and non-detained removal defense and post-order work providing full representation and limited scope assistance. The job requires substantive knowledge and experience with removal defense for asylum-seeking LGBTQ+ immigrants including bond hearings, motions to reopen and motions to stay removal before EOIR and BIA, federal petitions for review, individual merits hearings, BIA appeals, habeas petitions and motions for emergent relief from detention or removal.
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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.
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<b>Duties and Responsibilities</b><br>
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:<br>
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Represent LGBTQ+ immigrants in defensive asylum claims before the immigration court, BIA, and federal courts including bond hearings, post order relief and appeals;</li><li>
Prepare and file forms, affidavits, other supporting documents, motions, and legal memoranda for submission to USCIS, EOIR, BIA, and federal courts;</li><li>
Represent immigrant clients in other ancillary matters before civil courts; (state and federal) and administrative hearings, in matters such as legal name changes and public benefits advocacy;</li><li>
Conduct legal screenings, track client cases, progress of applications, and follow up for funding purposes;</li><li>
Contribute to the LGBTQ Law Unit&rsquo;s community outreach and education efforts through presentations and work with the Unit Director to establish and maintain relationships with community partners;</li><li>
Participate in systemic advocacy work on issues that directly impact LGBTQ+ immigrants;</li><li>
Attend regular internal and external stakeholder meetings regarding recently arrived migrants;</li><li>
Create and maintain physical and electronic files, including managing correspondence with clients and documenting correspondence with immigration and other agencies;</li><li>
Manage data entry in internal and external data management systems and assist with generating reports; and</li><li>
Additional duties may be assigned to meet the changing needs of the LGBTQ+ community.</li></ul><br>
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Qualifications</b><br>
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J.D. degree and admission to a State bar required; New York State Bar preferred.
</li><li>Five years of experience practicing immigration law, including affirmative and removal defense work, required;</li><li>
Fluency in a second language required, Spanish is preferred ;</li><li>
Demonstrated commitment to the LGBTQ+ community and knowledge of the complex and systemic issues faced by our clients;</li><li>
Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights, criminal justice, and/or social justice issues;</li><li>
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, community organizations, attorneys, judiciary and the public;</li><li>
Ability to work in and value a collaborative team model;</li><li>
Ability to work independently and under pressure while managing multiple competing deadlines;</li><li>
Ability to make creative arguments for complicated cases and cases that do not have a clear path to relief;</li><li>
Ability to set expectations for clients who are not eligible for any relief while nonetheless providing competent representation before the Immigration Court;</li><li>
Excellent written, oral and analytical skills; and</li><li>
Experience working with diverse communities and clients who are survivors of trauma.</li></ul><br>
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NYLAG&rsquo;s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion</b><br>
NYLAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, veterans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people, and those with lived experiences in the communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply.<br>
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<b>Employment type</b><b>:
</b><ul><li><i> Full-time</i></li></ul><br>
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Professional Level:</b><br>
<ul><li><i> Professional</i></li></ul><br>
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Salary Range</b><b>:</b><br>
NYLAG is a unionized workplace, and salaries are set pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement. The current salary range for this position is between $97,132 - $103,515.
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<b>Benefits</b><b>:</b> Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, long term disability, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for Medical and Dependent care.<br>
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<b>Application Instructions:</b> Please save resume and cover letter on one pdf.<br>
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<b>Covid Vaccination Policy:</b><b> </b>Please note, to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees and clients, NYLAG requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.<br>
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<b>NYLAG is committed to a hybrid work policy for staff whose work does not require their full-time presence in the office. NYLAG&rsquo;s current policy is that most staff are required to work in NYLAG&rsquo;s offices or do other in-person work at least two days each week. This policy is subject to change.</b><div></div><p>
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Immigration Staff Attorney

Catholic Charities

<div><div><b>Summary:</b> The Staff Attorney works in a large and diverse legal department, reporting to a Supervising Attorney. The Staff Attorney will provide services for New York City residents, with a focus on services for unaccompanied children and other youth. These services will include: (1) direct representation of clients in removal proceedings; (2) legal consultations and in-depth evaluation of cases for representation; (3) participation in large-scale legal clinics; and (4) information and pro se services for unrepresented respondents. Representation will occur before the Executive Office for Immigration Review&rsquo;s NYC immigration courts (EOIR), the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and NYC family Courts. This is a grant-funded position, and continued employment will depend on future funding.</div><div>
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.</b><br>
1. Conduct initial consultations and perform in-depth evaluation of eligibility for immigration benefits and/or relief from removal. Provide accurate and thorough legal advice and Know Your Rights information to potential clients.<br>
2. Independently manage a full caseload, under Supervising Attorney supervision. Provide direct representation to clients before USCIS and EOIR in cases including but not limited to Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), asylum, and U and T visas. Other cases might also include VAWA, TPS, family-based petitions, adjustment of status, inadmissibility waivers, cancellation of removal, and requests for prosecutorial discretion. Represent clients in New York State courts to obtain orders necessary for SIJS.<br>
3. Comply with all program reporting and record-keeping requirements, which include but are not limited to maintaining an up-to-date dashboard of assigned cases, regularly updated and through case notes, accurate and updated electronic and paper case files, and timely reporting to partners and stakeholders.<br>
4. Prepare written case evaluation memos and consult with supervising attorney and managing attorney as needed to determine legal theory and case strategy for all cases accepted for representation. Ensure thorough, written planning for case management and timeline, and adjust as needed.<br>
5. Maintain strong working relationships with partners and stakeholders, including funders; state and local social and legal service providers; and USCIS, EOIR, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).<br>
6. Supervise substantive work of paralegals (migration counselors) on legal cases and consultations.<br>
7. Train, mentor and supervise legal interns, legal fellows, and volunteers for work on individual cases, presentations, legal screenings, and related work. Provide in-house and external trainings and presentations, including CLEs , as directed. Engage in and lead outreach presentations.</div><div>
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Position Type and Expected Hours of Work</b><br>
The position requires a willingness to travel to all five boroughs. Days and hours of work are generally 9:00AM to 5 PM Monday - Friday. Additional evening and weekend hours may be required to meet court and/or program deadlines or client needs.</div><div>
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Qualifications:</b><br>
<b>Education, experience, and licenses:</b><br>
1. Juris Doctor required.<br>
2. Admission to the NY Bar is required.<br>
3. At least one year of experience in family and/or immigration law, including clinical or pro bono experience, strongly preferred.</div><div>
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Skills and/or competencies:</b><br>
1. Spanish language proficiency strongly preferred.<br>
2. Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills. Strong attention to detail.<br>
3. Excellent interpersonal skills, maturity, and an ability to work both independently and in a highly collaborative team environment. Experience working with paralegals or other support staff.<br>
4. Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills.<br>
5. Demonstrated knowledge of trauma-informed, client-centered, and culturally and linguistically responsive services and principles.<br>
6. Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, particularly to children&rsquo;s issues and/or immigration.<br>
7. Ability to work and communicate effectively and sensitively in a diverse and multicultural environment.<br>
8. Ability to travel throughout the five boroughs and the Archdiocese</div></div>

Staff Attorney

Kids in Need of Defense

<div><div><b>About KIND</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied and separated children who are forcibly displaced from their countries of origin. Launched in 2008, KIND champions a world in which every child&rsquo;s rights and well-being are protected throughout their journey to safety.</div><div>
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Building on its extensive programming and successful model in the United States, KIND is expanding in the Americas and Europe to bring its experience to bear in working with unaccompanied and separated children. Our work focuses on addressing the legal and mental health needs of this population; building strong partnerships and engaging in training and capacity strengthening with governments, NGOs, and the private sector; and advocating for systemic and pragmatic reforms to advance the rights of unaccompanied and separated children.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Position Summary</b></div><div></div><div><br>
KIND seeks a Staff Attorney to provide expert legal services to unaccompanied children facing removal proceedings through zealous direct representation as well as pro bono facilitation, including robust consultation, training, and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys who have accepted KIND cases. As needed, supervise Senior Paralegals, Paralegals, interns, and/or other non-attorney staff. The Staff Attorney will report to the Supervising Attorney.</div><div></div><div><br>
This position is contingent upon continued funding.</div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Functions</b></h3><ul><li>
Oversee paralegals ensuring the provision of high-quality intakes and legal orientations for unaccompanied children residing in immigration detention facilities. Review legal screenings conducted by paralegals to determine children's preliminary eligibility for immigration relief.</li><li>
Make &quot;friend-of-the-court&quot; appearances on the juvenile detained docket in Immigration Court on behalf of detained children. Enter representation in certain cases.</li><li>
Communicate regularly with shelter staff regarding the status of children in detention; advocate for alternative placements on behalf of children who are in danger of &quot;aging out&quot; of ORR care or seeking placement in long-term foster care facilities.</li><li>
As needed, represent a smaller docket of children in their applications for relief who do not have reunification options and must remain longer in detention.</li><li>
Once children are released locally from detention, provide zealous direct legal representation to children in their removal proceedings and in their applications for immigration relief. In certain cases, depending on experience, caseload, and organizational priorities, place those cases with pro bono attorneys and provide robust consultation and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys. The percentage of mentoring and direct representation caseloads will be determined by management in the Legal Programs component.</li><li>
Perform ordinary functions of legal counsel providing direct representation, including legal research and formulating the legal strategy for the case; conducting client interviews; appearing before immigration and/or state court or agencies, and drafting and filing court pleadings and applications for benefits.</li><li>
Place cases with pro bono attorneys and build relationships between KIND and the pro bono community.</li><li>
In coordination with KIND&rsquo;s Training and Technical Assistance Team and the local field office Senior Attorney/s, as needed, help develop pro bono training resources and local training curriculum, including sample filings and guidance packets. With supervision, present training to pro bono attorneys and community groups.</li><li>
Ensure entry of timely, accurate, and detailed case data into KIND&rsquo;s case management systems.</li><li>
Contribute to overall office functioning, including joining field office and KIND-wide calls and meetings, participating in the field office and KIND-wide committees, and assisting with office events.</li><li>
As needed, supervise Senior Paralegals, Paralegals, interns, and/or other non-legal staff including onboarding, skills training, daily support and coaching, review and quality assurance of filings, regular check-ins, and performance evaluations, and provision of consistent and effective supervision and oversight.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications and Requirements</b></h3><ul><li>
J.D. and admitted to the local state bar (If not admitted to local state bar, must sit for bar exam or start waiver to be admitted within 6 months and be able to be admitted within one year of employment).</li><li>
Fluent in English and Spanish (for direct communication with the children we serve and their caregivers, the majority of whom are Spanish speaking).</li><li>
Minimum 1-year experience practicing immigration law, which should include representation of clients in humanitarian immigration claims such as asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, U visas, and T visas.</li><li>
Minimum 1-year experience working with children, preferably immigrant and refugee children, or experience working with vulnerable populations, survivors of abuse, human trafficking, or other trauma.</li><li>
Strong record of cultural competence and cross-cultural communication skills.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and persuasively both orally and in writing.</li><li>
Ability to take initiative, multi-task, and work independently.</li><li>
Experience working with law firm attorneys and/or other legal volunteers preferred.</li><li>
Ability to work within an office environment and have regular interaction via telephone, videoconference, IM, and email with KIND's team.</li><li>
Regular/weekly travel to local immigration detention facility required.</li><li>
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (such as Teams, Excel, etc.).</li><li>
Ability to work collaboratively and multi-task in our KIND environment, managing numerous priorities and emerging opportunities.</li><li>
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment; ability to prioritize tasks and delegate as appropriate.</li><li>
Ability to multitask and work with a sense of urgency in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.</li><li>
Committed to practicing and supporting wellbeing and a work-home life balance.</li><li>
Experience working and communicating in a remote environment preferred but not required.</li></ul><div><b>
Our Benefits</b></div><div>
</div><ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance with KIND paying 100% of the employee only portion of the premium for one of the three medical plan options, dental, and vision.</li><li>Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA) for both medical and dependent care.</li><li>Pre-tax transit and parking spending account.</li><li>Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.</li><li>Employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance.</li></ul><div>
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For a complete list of benefits, please click here.</div><div>
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Our Focus on Wellness</b></div><div>
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KIND recognizes that our ability to help our clients starts with helping our team members. KIND has prioritized wellness for employees through Mindfulness and Wellness Trainings, Wellness Platforms, Employee Assistance and Resilience Programs, Time Away and Office Wellness Activities.</div><div>
For more information regarding our Wellness initiatives please visit this link.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Application Instructions</b></div><div></div><div><br>
To be considered for this role, please submit an employment application at supportkind.org/join-the-team, along with your resume and cover letter.</div><div><i>
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Disclaimer:</i></b><i> KIND is committed to an ethical recruitment and hiring process and maintains a firm &ldquo;no fees&rdquo; recruitment policy. We will never charge a fee or ask for money as part of the application process. KIND also conducts all interviews via telephone or video conference, and at no time will KIND engage in a text or mobile app-based application or interview process. For more information, please visit the following website: </i><i>https://supportkind.org/join-the-team/kind-employment-practices/</i><i>.</i></div>
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.</p></div>

<div><b>About NYLAG:</b><br>
Founded in 1990, NYLAG is a leading civil legal services organization combatting economic, racial, and social injustice by advocating for people experiencing poverty or in crisis. Our services include comprehensive, free civil legal services, financial empowerment, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and community partnerships. NYLAG exists because wealth should not determine who has access to justice. We aim to disrupt systemic racism by serving individuals and families whose legal and financial crises are often rooted in racial inequality. NYLAG goes to where the need is, providing services in more than 150 community sites (e.g. courts, hospitals, libraries) and on our Mobile Legal Help Center. During COVID-19, most of our services are virtual to keep our community safe. NYLAG&rsquo;s staff of over 400 impacted the lives of nearly 129,000 people last year.<br>
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<b>Job description</b><br>
The Immigrant Protection Unit (IPU) seeks a highly motivated appellate and federal litigation Senior Staff Attorney for a full-time position.
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In this exciting role, the Staff Attorney will represent immigrants in appellate and federal court proceedings, including habeas petitions, petitions for review, and Board of Immigration Appeals. The attorney will collaborate with internal and external partners on impact litigation and other advocacy to address systemic problems facing immigrants in New York City,to identify cases appropriate for appeal to the federal District and Circuit Courts, and track patterns in policy and practice impacting immigrant justice across New York.
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<b>Duties and Responsibilities</b><br>
The Staff Attorney&rsquo;s responsibilities will include:<br>
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Representing detained and non-detained immigrants and family units in immigration proceedings, primarily appellate proceedings, habeas proceedings, and related matters, across multiple jurisdictions;</li><li>
Collaborating with unit leadership to develop new impact litigation cases, including by conducting legal research, identifying and interviewing clients, liaising with practitioners at partner organizations, and drafting complaints, briefs, letters, and other documents;</li><li>
Strategizing and developing appellate litigation at federal district and circuit courts, including presenting oral arguments, engaging in discovery, and drafting and filing motions and briefs;
</li><li>Engaging in civil litigation and settlement negotiations;</li></ul><ul><li>
Collaborating with internal and external partners working within similar communities;</li><li>
Acting as a liaison to partner organizations and other external stakeholders;</li><li>
Performing other duties as needed, including giving general consults, advice, trainings, and mentoring of volunteers and pro bono partners.</li></ul><br>
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Qualifications</b><br>
NYLAG seeks a highly motivated attorney with five to eight years&rsquo; legal experience, including immigration and federal court litigation experience. Admission to the New York Bar and federal courts is required. Experience representing asylum seekers and experience with federal litigation is required, as is experience working with survivors of trauma. The attorney must have a demonstrated commitment to public interest law, immigrant rights, and racial justice. Applicants must have excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills. Spanish language skills strongly preferred.<br>
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<b>NYLAG&rsquo;s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion</b><br>
NYLAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, veterans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people, and those with lived experiences in the communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply.<br>
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<b>Employment type</b><b>:
</b><ul><li><i> Full-time</i></li></ul><br>
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Professional Level:</b><br>
<ul><li><i> Professional</i></li></ul><br>
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Salary Range</b><b>:</b><br>
NYLAG is a unionized workplace, and salaries are set pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement. The current salary range for this position is between $97,132 and $104,615.<br>
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<b>Benefits</b><b>:</b> Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, long term disability, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for Medical and Dependent care.<br>
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<b>Application Instructions:</b> Please save resume and cover letter on one pdf.<br>
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<b>Covid Vaccination Policy:</b><b> </b>Please note, to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees and clients, NYLAG requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.<br>
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<b>NYLAG is committed to a hybrid work policy for staff whose work does not require their full-time presence in the office. NYLAG&rsquo;s current policy is that most staff are required to work in NYLAG&rsquo;s offices or do other in-person work at least two days each week. This policy is subject to change.</b><br>
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Senior Staff Attorney, Federal Litigation

Center for Family Representation

<div><p>The Center for Family Representation Inc. (CFR) is an award-winning, innovative law and policy organization that serves primarily Black and Brown families and youth in Queens, Staten Island, Manhattan, and the Bronx with an interdisciplinary legal defense model that serves more than 2400 clients every year. CFR was originally founded in 2002 to dramatically change the trajectory of indigent parents being prosecuted by the City&rsquo;s Administration for Children&rsquo;s Services (ACS). Our goal is to defend and protect our clients&rsquo; rights, reduce the harm of family separation and prevent or minimize the time any child spends in the foster system.</p><p>
CFR provides interdisciplinary family defense with a model that was unique at our founding and that is now replicated nationally: we assign every client an attorney and a social work staff member, and teams have the support of parent advocates, who are parents with direct personal experience of being investigated and prosecuted by ACS. CFR was the first agency in the country to integrate parents with lived experience into legal teams and now has seven parent advocates working in all three of our family defense locations. CFR&rsquo;s Community Advocacy Project represents parents during a child protective investigation (to avoid court involvement where possible) and assists parents in clearing their names from state maltreatment records.</p><p>
As an agency committed to securing justice for families, we built the Youth Defense practice (YDP) to defend youth at risk of family separation through incarceration. YDP uses the same interdisciplinary model to represent youth in Queens and Manhattan in Supreme Court Youth Parts, during Probation Adjustment and in Delinquency proceedings in Family Court. CFR&rsquo;s Home for Good program provides legal and social work services to clients in immigration, civil legal services and criminal defense matters, to afford clients an efficient and well-coordinated one-stop solution to a range of issues that threaten family stability.
</p><p></p><p>Recognized as experts in our fields, we annually train over 500 practitioners in the city, state and around the country on strategies to promote family preservation and interdisciplinary representation, and we provide community based &ldquo;Know Your Rights&rdquo; presentations to parents, youth and service providers. We advocate at the city, state and national level for policies that reduce the harm of family separation, and promote parent engagement and justice for youth and families.</p><p>
</p><p><b>Current Opening</b>: The Attorney-in Charge of Special Projects and Legal Operations will supervise the paralegal and investigator department as well as lead and consult on several internal and external facing special projects. This dynamic role is designed to provide support to all of CFR&rsquo;s boroughs and practice areas, with a goal of supporting an aggressive litigation practice and ensuring alignment with CFR&rsquo;s mission, purpose and core values. They will coordinate intra-office practice and provide back-up supervisor support to Directors as needed. They will lead CFR&rsquo;s participation in the Fordham Family Defense Clinic and run the Legal Externship/Internship program and Fellow recruitment. They will also support the Managing Director of Litigation in maintaining CFR&rsquo;s pro bono relationships.
</p><p></p><p><b>Responsibilities could include but are not limited to:</b></p><ul><li><b>
Externship, fellowship, and pro bono relationships
</b><ul><li>Manage recruitment, training, and supervision of law student externs in all boroughs in which CFR practices;</li><li>
Coordinate fellow recruitment, in collaboration with Directors, Practice Leaders, Managing Directors, and COO.;</li><li>
Support Managing Director of Litigation in managing pro bono projects, cultivating relationships with outside counsel and attending external networking events as necessary;</li><li>
Manage CFR&rsquo;s Focused Externship program with Fordham University School of Law</li></ul></li></ul><p>
</p><ul><li><b>Special Projects &amp; Practice Stewardship: </b>Provide supervisory and management support across the office and on special projects in consultation with the Senior Leadership Team, Practice Directors, and other practice leaders. Examples may include but are not limited to:
<ul><li>Work with Development and Senior Leadership to strategically and thoughtfully build out CFR&rsquo;s impact litigation work in line with CFR&rsquo;s mission;
</li><li>Collaborate on office-wide policies and best practices in light of the needs of the clients and the impact of racial and class disparities in the systems in which CFR provides representation;</li><li>
Collaborate with IT department on policies on emerging issues including AI</li><li>
Develop and maintain case closure practices and protocols, including digitization of physical files, followed by archival, storage, and/or disposal of such files;</li><li>
Guide the process of reorganizing CFR&rsquo;s legal motion bank in collaboration with internal stakeholders including the Senior Leadership Team and Director of IT;</li><li>
Offer supervisory/management support to Directors in any borough, subject to availability and bandwidth, including acting as an additional resource in developing, monitoring, and troubleshooting office and courthouse office routines to ensure consistency and best practices;
</li></ul></li></ul><p></p><ul><li><b>Paralegal and Investigator Supervision</b>: Provide oversight and guidance to paralegal leadership and supervise the investigation department. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
<ul><li>Train and supervise the paralegal and investigation departments. Provide backup support to paralegal leadership in managing the department in line with internal guidance and procedures;
</li><li>Work in collaboration with other department managers, Training Supervisors, Practice Directors and leaders, and Managing Directors to facilitate ongoing training for paralegal and investigation staff;</li><li>
Lead the strategic expansion of the department, including determining staffing needs, in line with overall organization priorities
</li></ul></li></ul><p></p><ul><li><b>Administrative Responsibilities
</b><ul><li>Standardize procedures among CFR&rsquo;s offices while creating efficiencies;
</li><li>Attend regular internal meetings with other members of management as necessary;
</li><li>Ensure proper procedures are in place regarding file retention and storage;
</li><li>Participate in CFR&rsquo;s case management committee and other internal committees that further the overall functionality of CFR as identified by the Managing Director of Litigation. Follow up, where necessary and appropriate, to promote objectives developed by the CMS committee, deliverables on government contracts;</li><li>
Maintaining CFR&rsquo;s yearly practice report to the Appellate Division First Department pursuant to 22 N.Y.C.R.R. &sect; 608.1 and the Student Practice Orders from the First and Second Departments</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>
A J.D. and admitted to practice law in New York State</li><li>
Demonstrated commitment to CFR&rsquo;s mission and core values</li><li>
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Article 10/TPR family court proceedings or in one of CFR&rsquo;s other practice areas including criminal defense, immigration, youth defense, and civil legal services
</li><li>Strong understanding of the CPLR including the Rules of Discovery</li><li>
Experience conducting training on issues related to one of CFR&rsquo;s practice areas</li><li>
Strong interpersonal communication skills, demonstrated sensitivity to DEIB issues, teamwork skills and an aptitude for problem solving and management of staff.
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Ideal Candidates will also have:
</b></p><ul><li>Effective time management skills and ability to delegate
<ul><li>Strong organizational ability to manage multiple, complex matters</li><li>
Experience in Article 10/TPR family court proceedings
</li><li>At least three years of supervisory experience, or a combination of educational and supervisory experience may be considered including the supervision of interns/externs.</li></ul></li><li>
Familiarity with the ILS Caseload Guidelines and Investigation Standards</li><li>
A demonstrated interest in strategic planning and administrative efficiency
</li><li>Clear understanding of the disparities within the family policing system and movement to dismantle the family policing and/or other carceral systems
</li><li>A demonstrated commitment to building community and institutional partnerships</li><li>
Familiarity with relevant NYC and NYS stakeholders in the public defense space
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Location: </b>CFR is a primarily in-person workforce. This role is not based in any one office. With approval of the Managing Director of Litigation and COO, the individual may be seated in any of CFR&rsquo;s offices, subject to office hoteling policy. CFR has a generous telecommuting policy that allows staff the flexibility to work remotely when there are no in-person client or organizational obligations. However, the Attorney-in-Charge of Special Projects and Legal Operations should expect to be in person frequently as the practice grows.</p><p>
</p><p><b>Annualized Salary: 118,600 (L6) -142,600 (L16)
</b></p><p></p><p><b>Travel: </b>The Attorney-in-Charge of Special Projects and Legal Operations is a cross borough position. They may be asked to provide temporary support to any borough in which CFR operates if the organizational need arises. Travel to conferences and work events may also be required. This individual should expect to travel to Fordham Law School as needed for purposes of managing CFR&rsquo;s involvement in the family defense Focused Externship..<br>
</p><p><br>
Submitting their application via Paycom by <b>COB on October 22, 2025</b>. Candidates should expect a selection process that may include, but is not limited to, interviews and a writing exercise.</p></div>

Attorney-in-Charge of Special Projects and Legal Operations

BUDIN REISMAN KUPFERBERG & BERNSTEN LLP

<p>Fast- paced, well- known, and established plaintiffs&rsquo; personal injury law firm, with an office located in midtown Manhattan, seeks a dynamic, creative and experienced Plaintiffs&rsquo; Personal Injury Attorney. Exceptional salary, benefits and incentives offered. Case inventory includes a substantial number of extremely high-value cases. We are searching for a motivated and dedicated attorney with proven results.</p><p><b>LITIGATION ATTORNEY EXPERIENCE &amp; QUALIFICATIONS</b>:</p><ul><li><b>Must have personal injury experience.</b></li><li><b>Admitted to practice in New York and in good standing.</b></li><li><b>Plaintiff oriented.</b></li><li><b>Must be able to handle and manage all aspects of automobile accident, labor law and premises cases other than trials.</b></li></ul><p><b>LITIGATION ATTORNEY PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: </b></p><ul><li><b>Drafting and/or reviewing pleadings, defending and drafting motions, discovery demands/ responses, expert exchanges and other correspondence;</b></li><li><b>Conducting and defending depositions of plaintiffs, defendants, non-party witnesses and experts;</b></li><li><b>Case management, problem solving analytical and knowledgeable approaches to advocacy;</b></li><li><b>Court appearances.</b></li></ul><p><b>LITIGATION ATTORNEY SECONDARY DUTIES : </b></p><ul><li><b>Mediations and Arbitrations;</b></li><li><b>Trials;</b></li><li><b>Appeals;</b></li><li><b>Must have the ability to travel to court venues within New York City 5 Boroughs, Westchester, and Nassau counties for in-person appearances.</b></li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $115,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

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