Founded in 2002, OLA of Eastern Long Island, Inc. (OLA—Organización Latino Americana) works to create a more equitable East End for Latino immigrants through advocating for just and inclusive government and school policies; protecting families; nurturing power and unity among Latinos through leadership workshops and other programs; and building bridges among different sectors of the East End community through celebrating arts and culture. Social justice and equity are at the core of OLA’s mission. From fighting for the right of day laborers in the mid-2000s to stand in public places to seek work, to advocating for local governments and police departments to adopt policies to protect immigrant community members from indiscriminate ICE activity, OLA has been at the forefront of seeking justice for East End immigrants.
OLA is pleased to have the opportunity to expand our capacity by developing an immigration legal services program on the East End. OLA is seeking an experienced Immigration Attorney to help build and lead this new program. The successful applicant will be a zealous, client-centered advocate and exhibit good leadership skills.
Full-Time Immigration Attorney
The Immigration Attorney will help to develop a new pro bono immigration law program on Eastern Long Island. Candidates must have experience representing clients before the Department of Homeland Security, the New York Federal Plaza Immigration Court, and various state courts. In addition to initial program start-up activities, the Immigration Attorney will provide individualized assistance and representation to clients in various matters, including most frequently:
Representation at Removal Proceedings, including administrative closure of cases due to prosecutorial discretion
Cancellation of Removal
Visas, including Victims of Severe Form of Trafficking in Persons (T) and Victims of Certain Crimes (U)
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
Adjustment of Status, including status related to Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and Relief under the Convention Against Torture
Familiarity and an ability and willingness to represent clients in the following matters would also be useful:
Appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and the US Court of Appeals
Family-based Green Cards
Naturalization
Specific duties will include, but not be limited to:
Developing policies and procedures for the operations of the program
Providing confidential legal consultations on and conducting initial assessments of immigration cases to determine eligibility for immigration benefits
Counseling and assisting clients and their families with various applications for immigration benefits
Representing clients before the Suffolk County Family Court (for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status hearings) and US Immigration Court
Completing case-related applications and petitions, supporting paperwork, and professional documentation of services
Supervising support staff
Staying abreast of changes in immigration policy and laws
Providing community education by keeping the community aware of updates to immigration laws through emails, social media, and/or Facebook live presentations.
Requirements:
Be admitted to the New York bar and have a minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in immigration law.
Written and spoken fluency in Spanish and English is required.
This position operates out of OLA’s East Hampton office. There will be some flexibility offered for remote work; however, this is an in-person position.
Some commuting for removal proceedings may be necessary.
OLA has a preference for applicants with prior experience living or working on the East End of Long Island (Riverhead, Southold, Shelter Island, Southampton, and East Hampton).
OLA will not provide relocation expense reimbursements.
Founded in 2002, OLA of Eastern Long Island, Inc. (OLA—Organización Latino Americana) works to create a more equitable East End for Latino immigrants through advocating for just and inclusive government and school policies; protecting families; nurturing power and unity among Latinos through leadership workshops and other programs; and building bridges among different sectors of the East End community through celebrating arts and culture. Social justice and equity are at the core of OLA’s mission. From fighting for the right of day laborers in the mid-2000s to stand in public places to seek work, to advocating for local governments and police departments to adopt policies to protect immigrant community members from indiscriminate ICE activity, OLA has been at the forefront of seeking justice for East End immigrants.
