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About the Role

The Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney – Temporary will assist in administering Human Rights First’s pro bono asylum legal representation work, primarily in the New York area. The staff attorney/senior staff attorney will mentor law firm attorneys providing representation in affirmative and defensive asylum cases. In addition, the staff attorney will engage in direct representation of asylum seekers.

Responsibilities

Conduct legal screenings and intake interviews with asylum seekers
Assist in identifying cases for pro bono placement and direct representation within our program
Ensure high-quality legal representation by providing in-depth mentoring to volunteer attorneys and directly representing clients
Provide volunteer attorneys with prompt and thorough legal and procedural support on pro bono asylum cases
Build and maintain strong relationships with local law firms, corporations, law school clinics, and volunteer attorneys
Assist in placing cases with volunteer attorneys, and promote attorney interest in pro bono representation of asylum seekers
Collaborate with other local service providers to strategize on meeting the needs of the immigrant population and improving access to legal representation
Identify, analyze, and respond to legal or procedural changes that affect asylum seekers
Provide legal advice and guidance to in-house legal services coordinators, and interns
Assist in managing law school and undergraduate internship program, including recruiting and supervising interns
Assist in furthering advocacy initiatives by meeting with local officials and engaging in other advocacy efforts
Promote Human Rights First’s mission by participating in local community, promotional, and professional networking events
Assist in efforts to secure and maintain funding for the organization and Refugee Representation team
Perform other duties as requested based on the team and/or organization’s need

Requirements

A U.S. law degree (J.D.) and admission to the bar (preferably New York or New Jersey; other state bars acceptable)
At least five years of direct representation of asylum seekers at all levels of the administrative process, with preference for immigration court experience
Commitment to working with volunteer lawyers and experience in mentoring other attorneys, especially on immigration law matters
Ability to manage numerous tasks simultaneously, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
Ability to identify and analyze legal issues
Knowledge of U.S. immigration law and policy
Ability to communicate patiently, respectfully, and empathetically with individuals from diverse backgrounds and survivors of trauma or torture
Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based approach
Adaptability to embrace and navigate new, dynamic projects
Ability to recognize and maximize opportunities on behalf of the organization
Demonstrated ability to work successfully across organization lines
Ability to work comfortably in legal, academic, and advocacy settings
Ability to work confidently with government officials and the media
Ability to travel regionally by car or public transportation when possible
Ability to travel to other office areas or locations where Human Rights First serves clients, when necessary (travel costs reimbursed)
Good judgment and proven ability to provide leadership and support to fellow team members

Skills

Spanish fluency (reading and writing) is highly preferred; fluency in additional languages is a plus
Mentoring other attorneys
Legal and procedural support on asylum cases
Conducting trainings
Strategizing on individual cases
Reviewing draft submissions
Informing volunteers of significant legal developments
Building and maintaining relationships with law firms, corporations, law school clinics, and volunteer attorneys
Collaboration with local service providers
Analyzing legal or procedural changes
Providing legal advice and guidance
Managing internship programs
Recruiting and supervising interns
Advocacy initiatives
Meeting with local officials
Community, promotional, and professional networking
Securing and maintaining funding
Interpersonal skills
Written communication skills
Oral communication skills

Location

New York, New York
Washington, DC

Work Type

Full-time
Temporary

Experience Level

Staff Attorney
Senior Staff Attorney

Education Level

U.S. law degree (J.D.)
Admission to the bar

About the Company

Human Rights First acknowledges the existence of systemic and structural biases and believes it is necessary to be strategic and intentional in pursuing diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in all aspects of governance, operations, and programming.

Equal Opportunity

As an employee, you are expected to support adoption of best practices to create a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible work experience for colleagues and external partners.
Strive to consider the people, places, and cultures that might be missing from your work and look for opportunities to increase inclusivity in all the work you do.
Support the mission of Human Rights First in all interactions with colleagues and stakeholders.
Dedicate efforts to enrich DEIA consciousness throughout our office-wide interactions.
Foster a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by promoting adherence to the standards delineated in the Culture of Respect and Teamwork statement in the Employee Handbook.