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Immigration Attorney

Position Description

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 position is fully 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 effective
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