Immigration Staff Attorney
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York
Immigration Staff Attorney
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York · New York, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-29
Workplace: hybrid
Department: Legal Services
Location: 80 Maiden Lane, New York
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Classification: Professional
Department: Immigrant and Refugee Services
Office: Immigration Legal Services
Reports to: Supervising Attorney
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes_ No_ X___
Salary: $70.000-$89.000 annually.
Summary: The Immigration Legal Services Program (ILSP) Staff Attorney is one of several attorneys in the Division’s legal program reporting to Supervising Attorneys. Each Staff Attorney participates in various legal program functions, including: (1) initial intake and in-depth evaluation of cases for representation; (2) participation at community legal clinics; (3) information and pro se services at the immigration courts; and (4) direct representation of NYC based clients, including adults, unaccompanied minors, and adults with children (AWC) in removal proceedings. Representation will occur before the Executive Office for Immigration Review’s NYC immigration courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and NYC family Courts. The staff attorney will maintain an internal caseload, the size of which is dependent on contractual obligations set by funders.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
The position requires a willingness to travel to all five boroughs. Days and hours of work are generally 9:00 AM to 5 PM Monday - Friday. Additional evening/weekend hours may be required to meet court and/or program deadlines or client needs.
Working conditions and physical demands required
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Travel at least 25% of the time using public transportation or vehicle, traverse city streets, occasionally ascend/descend stairs, and be exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Remain stationary at a workstation, in court/meetings, and use a computer at least 75% of the time.
• Remain stationary and/or ambulate to instruct and monitor during trainings and presentations.
• Carry a laptop to offsite work locations.
Qualifications:
Education, experience, and licenses:
1. Juris Doctor required.
2. Experience in family and/or immigration law, including clinical or pro bono experience, preferred.
3. Admission to NY Bar preferred; will consider applicants working toward admission to the NY Bar*.
Skills and/or competencies:
1. Fluency in English and Spanish or other language strongly preferred.
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills, maturity, and an ability to work both independently and in a highly collaborative team environment.
4. Excellent organizational, project management, and computer skills.
5. Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, particularly to children’s issues and/or immigration.
6. Experience supervising paralegals or other staff.
7. Ability to travel throughout the five boroughs, the Archdiocese and Long Island.
*For applicants working towards admission to the bar, the starting title will be “Law Graduate” and will convert to Staff Attorney upon admission.
Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
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