Staff Attorney
Quick answer
Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights is hiring a mid-level Staff Attorney in New York, New York, to advocate for children’s best interests and supervise volunteers. Compensation is $86,882.45 - $99,485.73.
- Role
- Staff Attorney
- Organization
- Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights
- Location
- New York, New York
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $86,882.45 - $99,485.73
- Category
- Legal
The role
Advocate for children’s best interests before government or other interested parties, supervise volunteers appointed as Child Advocate, and provide internal case consultation and case support involving the state, federal, and international best interests legal principles and immigration law for the New York office.
What you'll do
- Advocate for children’s best interests before government or other interested parties
- Supervise volunteers appointed as Child Advocate
- Serve as Child Advocate to a limited number of cases or as needed
- Visit children as needed and communicate with caregivers, family members, and stakeholders
- Provide internal case consultation and case support involving the state, federal, and international best interests legal principles and immigration law for the New York office
- Support the local and national efforts to recruit, train, support, and retain volunteer Child Advocates
What it takes
- J.D. and license to practice law or ability to acquire license within the first year of employment
- 3+ years of demonstrated child welfare or immigration law experience
- Legal analysis, negotiation, and mediation skills
- Effective communication skills, including ability to liaise with various stakeholders, colleagues, and volunteers
- Excellent case management skills
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and proactively address case needs
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Health/dental/vision insurance (employee & dependents) at no cost to the employee, paid vacation, sick time, and a 401(k) plan with employer match
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in New York, New York, and is an in-office position.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is $86,882.45 - $99,485.73.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a J.D. and license to practice law, 3+ years of child welfare or immigration law experience, and excellent communication and case management skills.
How do I apply?
Apply on the Young Center website with a cover letter, resume, three references, and a writing sample. Only complete applications will be considered.
Is the position remote?
No, the position is in-office and based in New York, New York.
How to apply
Apply directly on Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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