The Door, Staff Attorney

The Door's Legal Services CenterThe Door's Legal Services Center advances the rights of youth by providing direct legal services in areas such as immigration, public benefits, family law, and housing. Situated within the larger Door community, the Center addresses legal problems in a holistic and client-driven manner. The Staff Attorney will focus on the Center's immigration practice, in connection with the Center's expansion to serve detained immigrant youth.Responsibilities:Oversee team of paralegals in providing legal orientations and completing intakes for unaccompanied children (UCs) in Office of Refugee Resettlement custody.Review intakes and make determinations regarding eligibility for immigration relief.Provide full representation to children as needed in immigration matters such as asylum, SIJS, U Visas, and T Visas.Facilitate internal and external referrals to education, health care, and other servicesLiaise with Office of Refugee Resettlement and local shelters to best serve UCs in their immigration proceedingsLead initiatives advancing the legal rights of youth and facilitate opportunities for youth engagementAssist with legal education efforts, including planning and providing of workshops, producing legal education materials, and conducting outreach to social service and community-based organizationsDocument and report service delivery to ensure compliance with funding requirementsSupervise paralegals, interns and volunteersOther responsibilities as assigned by Managing Attorney and/or DirectorQualifications:J.D.

degree and admission to New York State BarAt least 1 year of experience in immigration law, including removal defense, SIJS, asylum. U and T visas.Interest in a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of young peopleCreative thinker with superior communication skillsExcellent organizational skills, time management and record-keeping skills, including the ability to work independently, assess priorities, take initiative, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlinesExcellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and to effectively interact with young people, management and program staffExperience working in a detained setting preferredProfessional proficiency in Spanish requiredTraveling in the greater New York area is requiredTo apply, please submit cover letter and resume here.