Immigratin Advocatres Network
Immigration Attorney, OLA of Eastern Long Island, Inc.
Immigratin Advocatres Network, New York, New York, us, 10261
Immigration Attorney, OLA of Eastern Long Island, Inc.
Position: The Immigration Attorney will help to develop a new pro bono immigration law program on Eastern Long Island. In addition to initial program start-up activities, the Immigration Attorney will provide individualized assistance and representation to clients in various affirmative and defensive matters. This position may be fully remote; however, a hybrid schedule is preferred. Responsibilities: Developing policies and procedures for the operations of the program Providing confidential legal consultations on and conducting initial assessments of immigration cases to determine eligibility for immigration benefits Counseling and assisting clients and their families with various applications for immigration benefits Completing case-related applications and petitions, supporting paperwork, and professional documentation of services Supervising support staff Staying abreast of changes in immigration policy and laws Providing community education by keeping the community aware of updates to immigration laws through emails, social media, and/or Facebook live presentations. Qualifications: Be admitted to practice law (preferably in New York State) Have a minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in immigration law and in representing clients before the Department of Homeland Security and/or the New York Federal Plaza Immigration Court Written and spoken fluency in Spanish and English is required. OLA has a preference for applicants with prior experience living or working on the East End of Long Island (Riverhead, Southold, Shelter Island, Southampton, and East Hampton). How to Apply: Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Christine Velia, General Counselat cvelia@olaofeasternlongisland.org.
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Position: The Immigration Attorney will help to develop a new pro bono immigration law program on Eastern Long Island. In addition to initial program start-up activities, the Immigration Attorney will provide individualized assistance and representation to clients in various affirmative and defensive matters. This position may be fully remote; however, a hybrid schedule is preferred. Responsibilities: Developing policies and procedures for the operations of the program Providing confidential legal consultations on and conducting initial assessments of immigration cases to determine eligibility for immigration benefits Counseling and assisting clients and their families with various applications for immigration benefits Completing case-related applications and petitions, supporting paperwork, and professional documentation of services Supervising support staff Staying abreast of changes in immigration policy and laws Providing community education by keeping the community aware of updates to immigration laws through emails, social media, and/or Facebook live presentations. Qualifications: Be admitted to practice law (preferably in New York State) Have a minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in immigration law and in representing clients before the Department of Homeland Security and/or the New York Federal Plaza Immigration Court Written and spoken fluency in Spanish and English is required. OLA has a preference for applicants with prior experience living or working on the East End of Long Island (Riverhead, Southold, Shelter Island, Southampton, and East Hampton). How to Apply: Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Christine Velia, General Counselat cvelia@olaofeasternlongisland.org.
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