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Immigration Staff Attorney
Class: Full time/Exempt
Reports To: Director of Resettlement and Immigration
Salary: $80,000-$90,000
Location: In person
POSITION SUMMARY Jewish Family Services of Greenwich seeks a motivated and compassionate Staff Attorney to join its Immigration Legal Services Department. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Immigration Legal Services, the Staff Attorney will provide immigration legal services to clients and support the continued development of a compliant, high-quality nonprofit immigration legal services program.
This position is ideal for an early-career attorney seeking supervised experience in nonprofit immigration law within a mission-driven organization. The role is in-person and will require the attorney to work at our Greenwich, CT office्यान
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide direct legal representation and assistance in immigration verandering, including:
Family-based immigration petitions
Naturalization and citizenship రెండు
Adjustment of status and consular processing
Humanitarian relief, including asylum, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), VAWA self-petitions, U visas, and T visaspartij
Conduct client intakes, legal screenings, and consultations
Prepare and file immigration applications, legal memoranda, affidavits, and supporting documentation
Represent or assist clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS); any EOIR tarvity will be consistent with attorney licensure and organizational authorization
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential client filesాలి according to EOIR standards and organizationalCara
Communicate clearly with clients regarding eligibility, risks, timelines, and case progress
Collaborate with attorneys, interpreters, and social service staff to provide holistic, trauma-informed services
Participate in community outreach, legal clinics, and Know Your Rights presentations नागी
Assist with case tracking, data collection, and grant reporting requirements
Participate in ongoing supervision, training, and professional development in immigration law and legal ethics
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. state, or eligibility for admission within a reasonable time frame
0–2 years of immigration law or related legal experience (including clinics, internships, or fellowships)
Commitment to ethical immigration legal practice and compliance with EOIR standards
Strong legal research, writing, and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively with clients from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Willingness to work under supervision and participate in regular case review
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Fluency or professional proficiency in Haitian Creole and/or Spanish (Haitian Creole strongly preferred)
Experience working with Latino, Haitian, and low-income communities
Experience in a nonprofit, legal services, or public interest setting
Familiarity with DOJ Recognition & Accreditation (R&A) Program requirements
Experience with immigration case management systems
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Reports To: Director of Resettlement and Immigration
Salary: $80,000-$90,000
Location: In person
POSITION SUMMARY Jewish Family Services of Greenwich seeks a motivated and compassionate Staff Attorney to join its Immigration Legal Services Department. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Immigration Legal Services, the Staff Attorney will provide immigration legal services to clients and support the continued development of a compliant, high-quality nonprofit immigration legal services program.
This position is ideal for an early-career attorney seeking supervised experience in nonprofit immigration law within a mission-driven organization. The role is in-person and will require the attorney to work at our Greenwich, CT office्यान
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide direct legal representation and assistance in immigration verandering, including:
Family-based immigration petitions
Naturalization and citizenship రెండు
Adjustment of status and consular processing
Humanitarian relief, including asylum, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), VAWA self-petitions, U visas, and T visaspartij
Conduct client intakes, legal screenings, and consultations
Prepare and file immigration applications, legal memoranda, affidavits, and supporting documentation
Represent or assist clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS); any EOIR tarvity will be consistent with attorney licensure and organizational authorization
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential client filesాలి according to EOIR standards and organizationalCara
Communicate clearly with clients regarding eligibility, risks, timelines, and case progress
Collaborate with attorneys, interpreters, and social service staff to provide holistic, trauma-informed services
Participate in community outreach, legal clinics, and Know Your Rights presentations नागी
Assist with case tracking, data collection, and grant reporting requirements
Participate in ongoing supervision, training, and professional development in immigration law and legal ethics
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. state, or eligibility for admission within a reasonable time frame
0–2 years of immigration law or related legal experience (including clinics, internships, or fellowships)
Commitment to ethical immigration legal practice and compliance with EOIR standards
Strong legal research, writing, and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively with clients from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Willingness to work under supervision and participate in regular case review
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Fluency or professional proficiency in Haitian Creole and/or Spanish (Haitian Creole strongly preferred)
Experience working with Latino, Haitian, and low-income communities
Experience in a nonprofit, legal services, or public interest setting
Familiarity with DOJ Recognition & Accreditation (R&A) Program requirements
Experience with immigration case management systems
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