Immigration Attorney – Domestic Violence Project

The Urban Justice Center Domestic Violence Project (DVP) is seeking an experienced immigration attorney to work within a legal-psychosocial framework with survivors of domestic violence to provide legal representation and advocacy on immigration matters including U and T visas, SIJS, adjustment of status, VAWA Self-Petitions, Battered Spouse Waivers, naturalization, and removal defense. The ideal candidate will be community-oriented with a proven ability to work with teammates and clients of diverse backgrounds.

Work position is currently hybrid.

Job Responsibilities

The immigration staff attorney, who reports to the director of immigration legal services, is responsible for the following:

• Zealously representing non-citizen survivors in their immigration matters
• Outreach, education, and know-your-rights events both remotely and throughout New York City
• Building and fostering collaborative relationships with other CBOs
• Training and oversight of interns and volunteers
• Mentorship of pro bono attorneys on immigration matters and relief
• Maintaining statistics and funding requirements as needed

Requirements and Qualifications

• Admission to US State or DC bar mandatory.
• Fluency in Spanish or another community language strongly preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of domestic violence and trauma.
• Deep experience working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles.
• Comfortable with public speaking and highly motivated to cultivate new linkages.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Aptitude for intense and thorough negotiation and advocacy.
• Ability to respond sensitively to clients’ urgent needs.
• Exceptional interpersonal, speaking, and writing skills and the ability to apply these skills in diverse situations.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and work as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Interest and proclivity in working within a multi-disciplinary framework.
• Able to travel between boroughs.

Able to work evenings if necessary.