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H1: Join NYLAG as a Temporary-to-Permanent Immigration Staff Attorney H2: Help Combat Injustice and Support Low-Income Communities at NYLAG
Organization: NYLAG (**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***) Job Title: Temporary-to-Permanent Immigration Staff Attorney Location: New York, NY Employment Type: Temporary Experience Level: Mid Level
About NYLAG: - Founded in 1990 to combat economic, racial, and social injustice - Provides free civil legal services, financial empowerment, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and community partnerships - Serves individuals and families experiencing poverty or crisis - Committed to disrupting systemic racism and addressing Social Determinants of Health - Mobile Legal Help Center and services at 150 community sites - Virtual services during COVID-19 - Staff of 350 helped nearly 113,000 people last year
Job Description: - Temporary immigration attorney position with potential to transition to permanent based on funding - Join one of the longest standing and largest Medical-Legal Partnerships (MLP) in the country - Partner with diverse array of medical professionals in 38 hospitals to address health-harming legal needs of low-income individuals - Complement healthcare with legal care - Holistic approach to address Social Determinants of Health - Practice at intersection of immigration and healthcare - Represent clients on various immigration matters - Leadership role in expanding MLP movement - Reports to supervising attorney
Duties and Responsibilities: - Staff two weekly legal clinics at hospital partner sites - Provide legal services for a wide range of immigration issues - Assist noncitizens in securing benefits - Train medical staff - In-person legal clinic at a hospital 2 days per week - Fulfill hospital clearance requirements
Qualifications: - Admitted to practice law in New York - 2-4 years of relevant immigration experience, preferably in healthcare or with vulnerable populations - Excellent communication, research, and writing skills - Ability to empathize with clients and problem solve - Interest in working with low-income, disabled, and/or disadvantaged clients - Ability to speak a language other than English, especially Spanish, preferred
NYLAG's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: - Equal opportunity employer - Encourages people of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, veterans, LGBTQ individuals, and those with lived experiences in the communities served to apply
Benefits: - Medical, dental, vision - 401k - Life insurance - Long term disability - Commuter benefits - Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for Medical and Dependent care
Application Instructions: Submit resume and cover letter in one PDF
COVID Vaccination Policy: All employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved
Hybrid Work Policy: Most staff required to work in office or do in-person work at least 2 days per week, subject to change
Join NYLAG as a Temporary-to-Permanent Immigration Staff Attorney and help combat injustice and support low-income communities in New York. NYLAG, a leading civil legal services organization, is seeking a talented and dedicated attorney to join their LegalHealth Unit. In this role, you will have the opportunity to practice law at the intersection of immigration and healthcare, representing clients on a wide range of immigration matters. This is a temporary position with the potential to transition to permanent based on funding. If you are passionate about social justice and making a difference in the lives of those in need, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
About NYLAG: - Founded in 1990 to combat economic, racial, and social injustice - Provides comprehensive, free civil legal services, financial empowerment, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and community partnerships - Serves individuals and families experiencing poverty or crisis - Committed to disrupting systemic racism by addressing Social Determinants of Health - Mobile Legal Help Center and services at 150 community sites - Virtual services during COVID-19 to keep community safe - Staff of 350 impacted the lives of nearly 113,000 people last year
Job Title: Temporary-to-Permanent Immigration Staff Attorney Organization: NYLAG (**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***) Location: New York, NY Employment Type: Temporary Experience Level: Mid Level
Job Description: - Join one of the longest standing and largest Medical-Legal Partnerships (MLP) in the country - Partner with diverse array of medical professionals in 38 hospitals to address health-harming legal needs of low-income individuals - Complement healthcare with legal care - Holistic approach to address Social Determinants of Health - Practice at intersection of immigration and healthcare - Represent clients on various immigration matters - Leadership role in expanding MLP movement - Reports to supervising attorney
Duties and Responsibilities: - Staff two weekly legal clinics at hospital partner sites - Provide legal services for a wide range of immigration issues - Assist noncitizens in securing benefits - Train medical staff - In-person legal clinic at a hospital 2 days per week - Fulfill hospital clearance requirements
Qualifications: - Admitted to practice law in New York - 2-4 years of relevant immigration experience, preferably in healthcare or with vulnerable populations - Excellent communication, research, and writing skills - Ability to empathize with clients and problem solve - Interest in working with low-income, disabled, and/or disadvantaged clients - Ability to speak a language other than English, especially Spanish, preferred
NYLAG's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: - Equal opportunity employer - Encourages people of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, veterans, LGBTQ individuals, and those with
