Position:

The Immigration Attorney will help to develop a new pro bono immigration law program on
Eastern Long Island. In addition to initial program start-up activities, the Immigration Attorney will provide individualized assistance and representation to clients in various affirmative and defensive matters. This position may be fully remote; however, a hybrid schedule is preferred.

 

Responsibilities:

• Developing policies and procedures for the operations of the program
• Providing confidential legal consultations on and conducting initial assessments of immigration cases to determine eligibility for immigration benefits
•  Counseling and assisting clients and their families with various applications for immigration benefits
•  Completing case-related applications and petitions, supporting paperwork, and professional documentation of services
• Supervising support staff
• Staying abreast of changes in immigration policy and laws
• Providing community education by keeping the community aware of updates to immigration laws through emails, social media, and/or Facebook live presentations.

 

Qualifications:

• Be admitted to practice law (preferably in New York State)
• Have a minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in immigration law and in representing clients
  before the Department of Homeland Security and/or the New York Federal Plaza
  Immigration Court
• Written and spoken fluency in Spanish and English is required.
• OLA has a preference for applicants with prior experience living or working on the East
  End of Long Island (Riverhead, Southold, Shelter Island, Southampton, and East
  Hampton).

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Christine Velia, General Counsel at cvelia@olaofeasternlongisland.org.