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About the Role
Brooklyn Defender Services (BDS) seeks law graduates and experienced attorneys for its detained removal defense team within the Immigration Practice, starting Fall 2027. BDS provides comprehensive legal representation to low-income New Yorkers, focusing on the intersection of legal systems impacting marginalized communities.
Responsibilities
- Attend training program in Fall of 2027 (unless an experienced lateral hire).
- Provide comprehensive representation to clients in detained and non-detained removal proceedings and immigration appeals.
- Litigate issues including detention, removability, and eligibility for immigration relief.
- Make regular appearances in immigration court and appear in person when required.
- Meet with detained clients in person at immigration jails.
- Effectively navigate a demanding caseload with short and potentially changing court-imposed deadlines.
- Conduct complex legal research and writing on removability, relief, and appellate issues.
- File applications for immigration benefits with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, respond to Requests for Evidence, attend USCIS interviews, and file administrative appeals.
- Collaborate with supervisors, attorneys, social workers, paralegals, and administrative staff to develop cases and build client relationships.
- Coordinate with staff of other departments on legal strategy and client needs.
- Maintain case files, notes, and court appearance data on case management and document management systems.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree anticipated by September 2027.
- Admitted to a state bar or have taken the first available state bar exam after graduation.
- Strong desire to advocate on behalf of noncitizens facing detention and deportation.
- Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate and connect with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Effective research, writing, and advocacy skills.
- Highly organized, attentive to detail, and cognizant of deadlines.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to adapt to urgent situations.
Skills
- Spoken and written fluency in Spanish preferred.
Location
- Downtown Brooklyn
Work Type
- Exempt, salaried position
- Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (occasional work outside these hours may be required)
Experience Level
- Law graduates
- Experienced attorneys
Education Level
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree
Salary/Compensations
- $97,000-$109,000
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Generous vacation, sick, holiday, family, and medical leave policies
About the Company
- Brooklyn Defender Services (BDS) is a public defense office representing low-income New Yorkers in criminal, family, immigration, and civil legal matters.
- BDS's work focuses on the intersection of legal systems that disproportionately impact Black and Brown people living below the poverty level in Brooklyn.
- BDS represents thousands of people annually with diverse legal needs, providing zealous defense and interdisciplinary support from attorneys, social workers, and advocates.
- The Immigration Practice is a collaborative team of over 80 staff members.
Equal Opportunity
- Brooklyn Defender Services is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating diversity and maintaining an equitable and inclusive work environment.
- We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, expressions, orientations, disabilities, and experiences to apply.
- If you require an accommodation due to a disability or another reason, please contact the Managing Director, HR, Christina Wallace, at cwallace@bds.org.