Immigration Attorney - New York, United States - On Call Counsel

Description

Our client, a prestigious government agency requires a mid-senior level Immigration Attorney for FRIDAYS ONLY on-site in Albany.

This role pays $200/hour and would be perfect for a sole practitioner, retiree, or someone whose schedule allows flexibility to work a short day on Friday to supplement his/her income.

Logistics:

Dates:
Every Friday in March, possibly extending into April

Location:
First Lutheran Church, 181 Western Avenue, Albany NY

Shifts:

10:30am - 5:30pm (includes break for lunch)

Transportation:
car or Amtrak

(7:15am from NYC, 6:35pm from Albany, returning to NYC @ 9:15pm). Uber from train station to event. The client would cover all transportation costs

Roles:
Supervising Attorney (top priority)

Experienced immigration attorney able to answer questions of application preparers as they complete asylum applications, and provide final review of I-589 submission packets, including potentially change of venue & change of address forms.

One day per week

Clinic Design:

This is a pro se, pro bono asylum clinic for residents of the four NYC-funded hotel/shelters in the Capital Region.

All clients sign limited-scope agreements, which are held by our collaborating partner & subcontractor, Immigrant ARC. Immigrant ARC's legal liability insurance covers work completed at the clinics.

Clients move through the clinic over the course of two appointments:

The first appointment involves a basic credible fear screening administered by a nonlegal volunteer and overseen by a supervising attorney.

If the client is determined to have a claim for asylum, the nonlegal volunteer then begins completing the first 4 pages of the asylum application with them

The second appointment is with a volunteer who has some asylum experience, either as an attorney, paralegal, or accredited representative.

They work with the client to complete the second part of the application, craft their claim & articulate the nexus.

At the conclusion of this appointment, the application is finalized complete with certificates of service, copies for the applicant, and changes of address if necessary.

In-person interpreters are present at the clinics to support clients and volunteers. This is achieved through a mix of volunteer and professional paid interpreters
Child care is available to parents at the clinic through a professional nanny service
Food is available to clients, staff and volunteers

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