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Description:

Columbia County Sanctuary Movement (CCSM) organizes with immigrants and allies to collectively support, empower, and defend our communities. We are a multilingual nonprofit organization dedicated to providing holistic services and education, and engaging members in campaigns for systemic change. This position is based in Hudson, New York with the ability to work a hybrid remote/in-office schedule and will report to Co-Executive Directors, Diana Cruz and Bryan MacCormack. The Immigration Staff Attorney will provide legal representation to recent arrivals and long-term residents on both affirmative applications and in removal proceedings. The attorney can expect to appear before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, New York City Immigration Court, and Buffalo Immigration Court. The Immigration Staff Attorney will have the opportunity to work with CCSM to use creative legal remedies and gutsy advocacy strategies to challenge the unjust deportation machine and inhumane immigration legal system. 70% Legal Service Provision Conduct intakes with potential clients, conflict checks, and screenings for various forms of immigration relief Facilitate legal consultations and provide case-specific advice to clients Represent members and identify forms of relief in removal cases (such as defensive Asylum claim or prosecutorial discretion) Prepare affirmative cases (such as U-Visas/T-Visas, TPS, SIJS, Asylum, Naturalization, and family petitions) before USCIS. Supervise and provide technical support to DOJ-accredited representatives providing legal services to clients applying for affirmative immigration benefits before USCIS Travel to attend master, individual hearings, and ICE check-ins when necessary Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential case files Mentor, support, and train CCSM staff on complex immigration matters and the provision of trauma-informed services Work closely with Co-Executive Director and Community Navigator to provide holistic services and referrals to clients Strengthen CCSM's existing Rapid Response work and hotline by providing legal expertise and, at times, legal representation to detained members Provide the support and program development needed to host a Justice Corps Fellowship in the near future 20% Administration Administer legal service systems and track program metrics Work with grant manager on accurate legal service grant applications Contribute to managing legal service program budget Supervise DOJ accredited representatives and/or paralegals Support strengthening and administering legal service policies 10 % Outreach, Education and External Relations Inform and provide orientation about defenses against removal proceedings and the court process to community members Facilitate remote court appearances from CCSM's office rather than traveling to NYC or Buffalo Identify and collaborate with local or state partner organizations on appellate and impact-oriented litigation efforts related to detention conditions, labor rights, and other priorities. Establish and maintain relationships with community partners, immigration service providers, pro bono attorneys, private attorneys, and our legal service funders.

Desired Qualifications:

Juris Doctor active NYS bar admission required (recent graduate with upcoming bar exam acceptable)

Highly Preferred:

Ability to communicate effectively with monolingual Spanish-speakers (i.e., advanced Spanish skills) Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in immigration law or direct legal services (can include law school immigration clinic programs) and experience with both affirmative applications and removal defense Knowledge and adherence to community and movement lawyering principles Commitment to CCSM's mission, immigrant communities, and principles of collective liberation Valid driver's license, access to a car, and ability to travel Relationships with immigrant communities Directly impacted by or experience with the immigration system preferred This is a full-time position (approximately 40 hours a week) with a starting salary of $ 80,121.60. We are committed to compensating our team fairly and reducing the inequity that can come from salary negotiations. The posted salary and benefits are the best we can offer at this time, and we will continue to build a benefits package that supports all staff. Similar Jobs Assistant Corporation Counsel City of Kingston, New York Kingston, NY Full Time Administrative Law Judge/Assistant Administrati... New York Department of Motor Vehicles Staten Island, NY Full Time Senior Attorney Realty New York Attorney General Albany, NY Full Time Administrative Law Judge/Assistant Administrati... New York Department of Motor Vehicles Bronx, NY Full Time Administrative Law Judge/Assistant Administrati... New York Department of Motor Vehicles New York, NY Full Time Assistant Counsel Division of Tax Appeals - New York Albany, NY Full Time About Us Attorney Jobs in USA heartily welcomes you. We provide attorney jobs, in house counsel jobs and law student jobs around the USA from leading resources. We are always welcome your feedback to improve our performance. Please feel free to contact us with your suggestions or concern using Contact Us form. Company About Us Daily Jobs FAQ Terms & Conditions Contact Us Job Search by locations Attorney Jobs in New York Attorney Jobs in Washington Attorney Jobs in San Francisco Attorney Jobs in Los Angeles Attorney Jobs in Chicago Trending job titles Counsel Jobs Employment Associate Jobs Staff Attorney Jobs Prosecutor Jobs Patent Attorney Jobs Copyrights © 2026 All Rights Reserved by Attorney Jobs in USA .