NYC firm seeks recent law grads for unpaid work

Actually, there is pay -- they cover your MetroCard. That's it...

 

Small solo practice in the Bronx seeking a legal intern for one or two days per week as needed. The firm focuses on immigration law and some family and criminal law. Seeking a responsible and intelligent person to help us in the office ASAP. Seeking only law grads or law students.An interest in immigration law preferable. Compensation: Commuting costs.

 

http://newyork.craigslist.org/brx/lgl/3658012074.html

J.D. wanted for immigration law job in northern NJ

Client seeks an experienced immigration professional to assist with the processing of H-1B petitions. This is a long-term project expected to start immediately. Location is convenient and easily commutable by New York public transportation.

Location: North New Jersey
Compensation: $20-$25 hourly

Immigration law attorney job in Northern Virginia

Vienna, Virginia boutique immigration law firm seeking a bilingual (Spanish-speaking) immigration attorney. Must be VA licensed, have car, drive and be able to hit the ground running from day one.

Salary has a base of $40,000 with possible profit sharing and bonuses after 6 months with experience. Must be willing to work hard and learn the business side of the practice and the practical, real life side of defending immigrants and people charged with a crime. Unique opportunity to grow with a law firm and work with a former congressman. Added incentive: 50 percent of business you bring in goes to you. Very friendly lawyers and must be a team player.

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/lgl/2853819252.html

Major Manhattan law firm hiring immigration attorney

$30/hr for an experienced attorney in Manhattan .... to work for a "major law firm"? Doesn't add up. Paralegals make more. 

Major law firm seeks an Immigration Attorney on a contract basis.

Business Immigration is a plus.

Must have a minimum of 3 years of previous experience.

If you are interested, or know anyone who might be, please email your resume in word format and include "Immigration Attorney" in the subject heading.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/lgl/2843027697.html

Compensation: $30p/h

Immigration lawyer job in New York City

Position: Staff Attorney: Family Law / Immigration
Supervisor: Director of Legal Services
Salary: $47,000 - $55,000, plus generous benefits package

Responsibilities
• Provide individual legal services through counsel, advocacy and representation to youth in both administrative and courtroom settings.
• Represent clients in immigration, family law, foster care, custody, guardianship, child support and related matters.
• Conduct intake and assessment of potential clients to provide resources and opportunities.
• Lead initiatives advancing the legal rights of youth and organize policy efforts involving youth in coalition with other advocacy organizations. Facilitate opportunities for positive involvement of youth by incorporating youth in outreach efforts and programming throughout The Door.
• Assist with legal education efforts, including the planning and provision of "legal rights" workshops, drafting and development of legal education materials, and outreach to social service and community-based organizations.
• Provide training and supervision to interns and volunteers on individual cases as needed.
• Document and report service delivery to ensure compliance with funding requirements.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications and Requirements:
• J.D. degree and admission to New York State Bar
• Youth development experience preferred.
• Substantial experience in immigration, family law, foster care and/or public benefits strongly preferred.
• Experience working with diverse communities and interest in a coherent and comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of young people a must.
• Creative thinker with superior communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management and record keeping skills, including the ability to work independently, assess priorities, take initiative, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and to effectively interact with young people, management and program staff.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/lgl/2567543726.html

New York City attorney openings

Small established Wall Street Boutique law practice focusing on Immigration Law, Deportation Defense, and Criminal Defense Law seeks a few Associate Attorneys to help handle and support the Principal Attorney and Senior Managing Attorney due to a suddenly hectic and busy caseload of complicatd cases and matters and new clients. Qualified candidates should expect to be hired and to start immediately. Must be admitted to Bar in at least one state and foreign language skills are a plus. Compensation: 25-$35/hour.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/lgl/2437995722.html

New York City immigration attorney job

Seeking a smart, ambitious, hard-working & responsible attorney as sole associate. Must write well, be detailed, prepared, & have experience in various aspects of immigration law including labor certifications and H-1Bs. Must also handle appearances at CIS & immigration courts including some in other states. Strong interpersonal & communication skills required. Great opportunities for advancement. $35-45K to start depending upon experience.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/lgl/2430906021.html

Immigration attorney job in Bay Area

Seeking a full-time experienced bilingual (Spanish/English) immigration attorney to provide client services in our Redwood City office. Our mission is to welcome, educate and serve immigrants and their families as they join and contribute to the community. Our Redwood City Office provides legal immigration and citizenship services to over 4,000 people per year.

Duties:
-Provide full representation, brief service, and/ or legal advice to low income clients filing applications, including family-based and humanitarian immigration petitions, waivers, U Visas, naturalization, and removal defense.
-Conduct workshops, clinics, outreach activities and information sessions, including occasional evening and weekend events.
-Train and help supervise law students and other volunteers
-Comply with policies, procedures, protocols, and best practices for non-profit immigration law practice and for the International Institute.
-Collect fees for services and issue receipts.

Qualifications:
-Admission to any state bar or the Washington D.C. bar.
-Two -- five years of experience in immigration law assisting immigrants with family visa petitions, waivers, naturalization, U Visas, and removal defense.
-Outstanding legal research, writing, and public speaking skills.
-Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish (written and spoken).
-Dedicated to providing high quality legal assistance and capable of handling complex legal issues on behalf of low-income immigrant populations.
-Ability to conduct outreach and education events to groups of immigrants.
-Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail for forms completion.
-Commitment to serve immigrants and compassion for the issues faced by the low-income newcomer community.

Compensation: $44,000/year plus excellent benefits

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/lgl/2403341136.html

Immigration attorney job in Manhattan

Prestigious Immigration law firm in downtown NYC seeks an energetic, detail oriented immigration attorney with excellent writing skills. Job duties include court appearances, drafting motions, briefs and memorandum of law before the Immigration courts, Board of Immigration Appeals and US Court of Appeals. Attorneys admitted in any U.S. jurisdictions, interested in learning immigration litigation, are encouraged to apply. Compensation: 45K to start plus benefit.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/lgl/2307913850.html

Immigrant rights attorney job in Tacoma

Immigrant rights organization in Tacoma seeks a committed, Spanish-speaking bilingual attorney to work with the Legal Orientation Program (LOP) at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, Washington. Under the LOP, which is funded by the Executive Office for Immigration Review and managed by the Vera Institute, private nonprofit agencies give detained individuals essential information about court procedures and available options for legal relief prior to their immigration hearing. The LOP consists of four primary components: (1) group orientations; (2) individual sessions; (3) self-help training in the form of pro se workshops; and (4) referral of cases to pro bono attorneys. NWIRP seeks an attorney to work with all aspects of the LOP program.

In addition to LOP work, roughly half of the attorney’s time will be spent providing direct representation to detained persons in removal proceedings, including representation at the Tacoma or Seattle Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Ninth Circuit court of appeals.

This position will be located at the NWIRP office in Tacoma, Washington. Tacoma is located approximately 35 miles south of Seattle. The attorney will also spend a significant amount of time working at the Northwest Detention Center, a regional immigration detention facility that houses 1200-1575 people from Alaska, Oregon, Washington, and overflow from other states.

Reports To:

Directing Attorney of the Tacoma Office

Primary Responsibilities:

Conduct daily presentations, workshops and consultations in Spanish and English to persons detained at the immigration detention center in Tacoma, Washington;
Conduct self-help workshops for unrepresented detainees seeking relief from removal;
Communicate regularly with ICE, GEO, and EOIR;
Perform administrative tasks related to LOP presentations;
Provide direct representation to clients on the detained docket before the Department of Homeland Security and before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (NOTE: Time allocated towards direct representation is not covered under the LOP and is covered by funding that is separate and apart from funding allocated by the DOJ);
Maintain a working knowledge of significant policies, laws and trends in immigration law, particularly as it impacts low-income immigrants and refugees ; and
Engage in outreach and education in the area of immigrant rights.
Professional Qualifications, Experience and Attributes:

Law degree;
Admission to the bar of any state in the U.S. (or a recent law graduate who is taking the bar in February 2011);
Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights;
Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Commitment to working in a diverse and challenging working environment;
Fluent in English and Spanish;
Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently; and
Proficiency in use of MS Word, MS Access, and MS Excel.

Beginning salary is $43k or DOE plus benefits.

For full consideration, please submit application by January 21, 2011. Position is open until filled.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/lgl/2151147887.html

Immigration attorney job in Manhattan

Small law firm concentrating in immigration law seeks associate attorney with minimum of 1 to 2 years demonstrable experience in immigration law. Firm's practice areas include immigration court litigation, business visas, and family immigration. A solid understanding of immigration law fundamentals is a must. Starting salary is $40,000. Salary increase to be negotiated based on performance after six months. Health insurance after trial period. Starting date mid to late January.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/lgl/2116027635.html

Entry-level immigration attorney job near Detroit

Small boutique immigration law firm in Brownstone Twp. is seeking a Junior level Associate Attorney.

The responsibilities of the Associate Attorney will include, but are not limited to, representation of clients in removal proceedings, visitation of clients in detention facilities, assembling and preparing family based petitions as well as affirmative asylum applications and U visa applications, assisting with legal research for upcoming individual hearings, as well as preparing witnesses for trial. The Associate Attorney may also be responsible for handling telephone calls, copying etc.

MUST BE FLUENT IN SPANISH

30K/year- Major potential to grow with the firm and increase salary.

http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/lgl/2100250664.html

Immigration & criminal defense attorney job in L.A.

Immigration and Criminal Defense law firm is in immediate need of an Associate attorney. Job description includes: (1) Courtroom appearances, (2) Motion and Brief writing, (3) Research and appeal work, and (4) travel to represent clients in other jurisdictions The position requires 0-3 years experience, and the ability to multi-task. The perfect candidate will have (1) great communication skills, (2) be bilingual in Spanish and English, (3) a great work ethic, and (4) require minimal supervision. Must be licensed in both the State of California Central District Court (Federal) and Supreme Court of California (State) and willing to start immediately. If you are interested in exciting legal work, this is the job for you. Patnership track potential.

Location: HUNTINGTON PARK
Compensation: B.O.E. $48,000.00-55,000.00

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/lgl/2076963420.html

Immigration & employment lawyer job in San Antonio

Legal Firm looking for an Employment-Based Immigration Lawyer. This is a Full Time Permanent Position.

Experience with various employment-based catagories, like EB-2, EB-3, H-1B, H-2B, L1 Visas, E Visas and R-Visas. Experience in Permanent Labor Certification is also required. FAMILY & EMPLOYMENT BASED PETITIONS.

Starting compensation: $41,000 annual salry.
Benefits: Medical insurance, paid vacation

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/lgl/2024564747.html

Bilingual immigration attorney job in Seattle area

Organization that promotes justice for low-income immigrants by pursuing and defending their legal status seeks a staff attorney.

Primary Responsibilities

The staff attorney position will:
• Provide direct representation to immigrant survivors of domestic violence before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the federal courts.
• Manage a substantial caseload in immigration matters that may impact and affect the victim’s ability to maintain safety.
• Work as part of a team of advocates in their representation of clients, including being available to assist other advocates with legal research and case preparation.
• Respond to requests for information and legal advice from callers and “walk-ins.”
• Participate in outreach to the community and to service providers.

Professional Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

Required:
• Law degree and bar admission from any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Fluency in both spoken and written Spanish and English mandatory.
• Commitment to advancing and defending the legal rights of low-income immigrants and refugees.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to working in a diverse environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other advocates and client groups.
• Comfortable in a small but busy office environment.
• Willingness to live in the Yakima Valley area and ability to travel regularly to represent clients at government offices in Seattle, Yakima, and Spokane.


Compensation: Salary $43k + DOE and benefits package

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/lgl/1980410206.html

Criminal/immigration attorney job in NYC

A law firm in Queens is seeking to hire an attorney. Must have a valid NY-state attorney license (please do not bother if you've sat for the bar exam, but haven't been sworn in yet). Background in immigration and / or criminal law is a plus. Compensation is $35,000 - $45,000 per year, with bonuses depending on performance.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/lgl/1964582068.html

Attorney job in DC suburbs

Growing Fairfax law firm seeks a Virginia licensed attorney with one or more years of experience handling criminal and traffic cases. Bankruptcy and/or immigration experience a plus. Must be able to start immediately. Firm also has an office in Tysons.

Location: Fairfax, VA
Compensation: $48,000, three month review, commission

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/lgl/1966404348.html

Immigrants rights attorney job in NYC

Advocates for Children of New York (AFC) is a not-for-profit organization in New York City with a mission of ensuring that all children have access to quality public education. AFC’s work combines five strategies, including direct representation of individual children and parents, community education, public policy, litigation and information dissemination about the public schools. AFC works on behalf of children and youth who are at greatest risk of academic failure due to poverty, race, ethnicity, disability, homelessness, immigration status/limited English proficiency, or involvement in the child welfare or juvenile justice system.

Position Description

AFC seeks a bi-lingual staff attorney for its Immigrant Students’ Rights Project, which aims to assist underserved immigrant families to obtain high quality, appropriate educational services. The Project will focus its efforts on targeted communities, school districts and agencies with high concentrations of immigrant parents, many of whom speak Spanish. Responsibilities will include direct representation of families in special education administrative hearings and school discipline hearings, as well as case management responsibilities, including attendance at special education review meetings and school visits. The attorney will also be responsible for providing training and technical assistance to a range of non-profits to build the capacity of these organizations to address educational issues. The attorney may also work on policy analysis, research, and advocacy or litigation matters related to students and their families.

Specifically, the position will include: 1) providing case services and legal representation to clients; 2) researching and conducting outreach to organizations that provide services to our client population; 3) researching and documenting best practices for working with immigrant and ELL populations; 4) performing outreach and providing workshops, which may occasionally need to occur on nights and weekends, to parents, youth and professionals about their rights to attend school and receive adequate educational services; 5) providing training, technical assistance, and information on education-related matters to other community-based professionals to build capacity; 6) promoting inter-agency coordination to facilitate better delivery of educational services; and 7) assisting other Project staff with ongoing policy work and other projects on ELL and immigrant student issues.

Requirements

• Law degree and admission or pending admission to the NYS bar;
• Demonstrated commitment to AFC’s mission;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Spanish language fluency required;
• Experience working with immigrant, low-income and special needs communities, especially an understanding of the cultural issues that often accompany language barriers;
• Interest in and knowledge of educational issues and issues affecting children, low-income families, immigrant communities, etc.;
• Experience working with children and families;
• Ability to work well with others on collaborative projects;
• Knowledge and experience of community based agencies and youth and human services providers;
• Organizational skills, flexibility, initiative, maturity, cooperative attitude;
• Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access skills strongly preferred or a willingness to learn;
• Ability to keep a cool head in a busy atmosphere


Salary

Generous benefits are offered. Salary in the 40s, depending upon experience.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/lgl/1780394057.html