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About the Role

The Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney for its Immigration Program in Batavia, NY. This role represents detained individuals facing deportation at the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility. The position offers a hybrid remote/in-office schedule after an initial 3-month period and values work/life balance with reasonable hours and minimal weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Handle individual caseload and represent clients before DOJ-EOIR, DHS, and BIA defending detained low-income immigrants facing removal for various reasons.
• Work collaboratively with Paralegals and Social Workers, serving as an additional resource.
• Manage grant/data reporting.
• Undertake special projects, community outreach, and education as directed.
• Travel locally to and from the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility and occasionally to the Buffalo office.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice law or pending bar admission.
• Possess organizational skills to manage cases efficiently and track/report data accurately.
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisors, as well as independently.
• Strong oral and written advocacy skills.
• Proficiency in legal research software.
• A career interest in litigation defending detained low-income immigrants.
• Valid driver's license and regular access to a reliable vehicle are required.

Skills

• Fluency in Spanish or French (preferred).
• One year of experience in litigation, preferably in immigration removal proceedings (preferred).

Location

• Batavia, NY
• Buffalo, NY (occasional travel)

Work Type

• Full-time
• Hybrid remote/in-office schedule (after 3-month introductory period)
• Remote work up to 2 days per week (after 3-month introductory period)

Experience Level

• Year 1: $72,725.00
• Year 9: $95,106.00
• Based on years of relevant work experience

Salary/Compensations

• $72,725.00 (Year 1) to $95,106.00 (Year 9)

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• 18 paid holidays
• Vacation days
• Personal days
• Sick days
• 2 "Sunshine Days"
• Flexible schedules
• Employer-paid benefits including 90% paid health insurance premiums
• Company contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement account
• Short & long-term disability insurance
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Retirement contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental insurance (pre-tax)
• Vision insurance (pre-tax)
• FSA (pre-tax)
• Dependent Care FSA (pre-tax)
• Transportation account (pre-tax)
• 403b plan (pre-tax)
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Eligible for District Attorney and Indigent Legal Services Attorney Loan Forgiveness program (DALF)
• Respectful work environment with a true Work/Life balance
• Discourages weekend work
• Encourages utilizing PTO

About the Company

• The Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) is dedicated to providing legal services.
• VLP is an eligible employer for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the District Attorney and Indigent Legal Services Attorney Loan Forgiveness program (DALF).
• Dedication to diversity and inclusion.

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.