Staff Attorney

Catholic Charities Community Services

. Conduct initial intakes and in-depth eligibility evaluations for immigration benefits and relief from removal .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $75,000 - $84,590 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in immigration law and family law, providing legal representation and advice while maintaining compliance with reporting requirements. Capable of training and supervising legal staff, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris DoctorAdmission To NY BarImmigration Law ExperienceFluency In SpanishSupervisory Experience

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Hard Skills

Legal RepresentationEligibility EvaluationsCase Strategy DevelopmentWritten Evaluation MemorandaProject ManagementCase Dashboard MaintenancePublic Interest Law CommitmentTraining And Mentoring

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAbility To Work IndependentlyCollaborative Work Style

Tools & Technologies

LawLogix

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris DoctorAdmission To NY Bar

Industry Keywords

USCISEOIRBoard Of Immigration AppealsSIJSAsylumU And T VisasVAWATPSAdjustment Of StatusInadmissibility Waivers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct initial intakes and in-depth eligibility evaluations for immigration benefits and relief from removal
Provide legal advice and Know Your Rights information to potential clients
Prepare written evaluation memoranda and consult with supervising and managing attorneys on legal theories and case strategy
Provide direct representation before USCIS, EOIR, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and New York State courts
Represent clients in matters including SIJS, asylum, U and T visas, VAWA, TPS, family-based petitions, adjustment of status, inadmissibility waivers, cancellation of removal, and prosecutorial discretion
Maintain relationships with funders, social and legal service providers, USCIS, EOIR, and DHS
Comply with program reporting requirements, maintain case dashboards and updated case notes
Maintain electronic files in LawLogix and physical case files
Train, mentor, and supervise legal interns, fellows, and volunteers
Provide in-house and outreach trainings, presentations, and workshops
Maintain an internal caseload based on funder contractual obligations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor required
Admission to NY Bar; attorneys working toward admission to the NY Bar will be considered
Experience in family and/or immigration law, including clinical or pro bono experience, preferred
Fluency in English and Spanish or another language strongly preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, maturity, and ability to work independently and collaboratively
Excellent organizational, project management, and computer skills
Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, particularly children’s issues and/or immigration
Experience supervising paralegals or other staff
Ability to travel throughout the five boroughs, the Archdiocese, and Long Island
Willingness to travel to all five boroughs
Ability to work occasional evening/weekend hours as needed
Ability to travel at least 25% of the time using public transportation or a vehicle

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid remote work arrangement
Annual salary of $75,000–$84,590
Generally Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule
Equal opportunity employment