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About the Role

The Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) seeks a full-time Staff Attorney for its Immigration Program in Batavia, NY. This role represents low-income detained individuals facing deportation at the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility.

Responsibilities

• Handle individual caseload and represent low-income immigrants subject to removal in matters such as habeas petitions before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York and petitions for review before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
• Represent low-income immigrants subject to removal in appeals before EOIR's Board of Immigration Appeals.
• May handle matters before EOIR Immigration Courts.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals and social workers and act as an additional resource to them.
• Maintain case files on VLP's case management system, including case notes updates, opening and closing cases.
• Engage in special projects/community outreach and education as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice in good standing before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York.
• Admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals of the Second Circuit or ability to gain admission within two months of commencing employment.
• At least three years' experience in federal litigation, preferably in immigration removal proceedings or related federal litigation.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple cases efficiently and track/report data accurately.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff and supervisors, and independently.
• Local travel to and from the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility, occasional trips to the Buffalo office and/or U.S. District Courts for the Western District of New York is required.
• A valid driver's license and regular access to a reliable vehicle are required.
• Proficiency with legal research software.
• Proficiency with electronic case management systems (Legal Server preferred), Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• A desire for a career in litigation defending low-income immigrants.

Skills

• Spanish or French fluency (preferred)
• Legal Server (preferred)
• Databases (preferred)
• Microsoft Teams
• SharePoint
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Location

• Batavia, NY

Work Type

• Full-time
• Hybrid (up to 2 days remote per week after 3-month introductory period)

Experience Level

• At least three years' experience in federal litigation

Salary/Compensations

• $77,680 to $95,106

Benefits

• Employer paid benefits: 90% paid health insurance premiums, Health Reimbursement Arrangement account, long-term disability insurance, life/AD&D insurance, Pension contributions, Employee Assistance Program.
• Other benefits (pre-tax employee contributions): Dental insurance, Vision insurance, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, transportation account, 403b plan.
• Eligibility for public service loan forgiveness.
• 35-hour work weeks.
• 18 paid holidays (including Dec 24-Jan 1).
• 2 additional 'sunshine' days off.
• Accrued vacation, personal, and sick days.
• Flexible schedules.
• Discourages weekend work.
• Encourages utilizing PTO.

About the Company

• The Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) is a mixed-model civil legal services program.
• VLP coordinates direct representation by pro bono attorneys and staff attorneys.
• The Buffalo office handles a wide variety of civil legal services, focusing on involving pro bono lawyers.
• The Batavia office provides immigration representation to individuals detained in the Federal Detention Facility.
• VLP offers a respectful work environment with a true Work/Life balance.

Equal Opportunity

• VLP is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply.
• Employer recruits without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and familial status, domestic violence victim status, disability, military status, or protected veteran status.