AGENCY OVERVIEW
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization founded in 1979 that has grown into a leading multiservice agency with a staff of over 100 serving New York City with a focus on upper Manhattan and the Bronx. Our mission is to serve as a catalyst for positive change in the lives of the people in our community on their paths to secure and prosperous futures. Integration is the cornerstone of NMIC’s programs and our staff can identify and address a broad array of immediate needs, integrating numerous crisis intervention services under one roof. With their crises resolved, clients move seamlessly to capacity building services through our holistic programs designed to transition individuals and families from crisis to self-sufficiency.
Our Legal Services, Social Services, and Weatherization programs meet community members’ basic needs including housing, immigration, income, and health.
Our Community Organizing program empowers groups of residents to collectively secure longer term and larger scale improvements to their own basic needs.
Our Adult Education & Workforce Development program imparts individual community members with the additional practical tools necessary to build secure and prosperous futures.
POSITION OVERVIEW
NMIC’s Immigration Attorney works with our highly skilled and experienced, interdisciplinary legal team. Provide legal assistance to NMIC clients and clients referred to NMIC for issues related to immigration. Assist in managing the work of a team of immigration paralegals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other related duties may be assigned according to need)
Conducts intake and assess appropriate cases to determine eligibility for legal assistance in immigration matters.
Provide legal representation and advocacy to primarily Spanish speaking communities in their immigration matters while working collaboratively with other NMIC programs to offer comprehensive client services.
Provide direct representation to assigned clients before USCIS in all applications for relief.
Compile and analyze programmatic statistical information for program reports.
Provide paralegals with guidance and assistance on immigration matters.
Coordinate in-house immigration trainings for staff.
Meet monthly with the Senior Immigration Attorney and the immigration team.
Contribute and steer outreach and education programs.
Participate in coalitions, activities, and community wide events.
Complete additional tasks as assigned by supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS
J.D. Law Degree/LL.B. with admission to the New York State Bar or willingness to take exam.
At least 1-3 years relative immigration experience preferred.
Non-profit immigration work experience preferred.
Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
Ability to work independently, assess priorities, take initiative, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and to interact with management and program staff.
NMIC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply for employment. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements in terms of qualifications. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered unless specifically stated otherwise.
BENEFITS
All full-time positions at Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation are competitive in salary and complemented with 20 days of paid vacation, 14 paid holidays, health, life and dental insurance, long term disability, employee assistance program, employer contribution 401(k) and other generous time-off benefits.
How to apply
TO APPLY
Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample and references to Roxana Bernal at roxanabernal@nmic.org. Please label subject line as: Immigration Attorney Position. Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis.