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Temporary Law Graduate/Staff Attorney

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$88 - $93/hr

This role will report to a Supervising Attorney and will be temporary in nature through December 31, 2026. Duties and Responsibilities * Working alongside the Supervising Attorney, ensuring smooth ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for attorney temporary in the United States is $108,160.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $130,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Attorney Temporary positions are legal roles filled on a short-term basis, typically to meet increased workloads, cover for absent staff, or assist with specific projects. Temporary attorneys may work for law firms, corporations, or government agencies on assignments that can last from a few weeks to several months. These positions often involve tasks such as legal research, document review, contract drafting, or litigation support. Temporary attorney roles provide flexibility for both employers and legal professionals, and can sometimes lead to permanent opportunities.

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Temporary attorneys are often brought in to manage increased workloads, assist with document review, conduct legal research, or support ongoing litigation and transactional matters. While they may not take lead roles in cases, they provide critical support in time-sensitive projects. The work is typically project-based and may involve collaborating with various teams, which offers valuable exposure to different practice areas. Although temporary roles may not offer the same long-term career advancement as permanent positions, they are excellent opportunities to gain diverse experience and expand professional networks.

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To thrive as an Attorney Temporary, you need a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, active bar membership, and strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills. Familiarity with legal research databases like Westlaw or LexisNexis, as well as proficiency in document review platforms, is important. Exceptional time management, adaptability, and effective communication distinguish top performers in this role. These skills ensure that temporary attorneys can efficiently handle varied legal assignments and integrate quickly into new teams or projects.

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CredentialsJuris Doctor (JD), Bar AdmissionJuris Doctor (JD), Bar Admission
Work EnvironmentShort-term assignments, flexible locationsFull-time, long-term employment
Employer UsageLaw firms, corporations, government agencies for project-based workLaw firms, corporations, government agencies for ongoing roles

Attorney Temporary roles are short-term, project-based positions often filled by staffing agencies, offering flexibility and varied experience. Attorney Permanent positions are full-time roles with long-term stability, benefits, and career growth within an organization. Both roles require similar credentials but differ mainly in duration and employment structure.

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Infographic showing various Attorney Temporary job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 8% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,160 per year, or $52 per hour.

Temporary Immigration Staff Attorney, Special Litigation

Neighborhood Defender Service Inc

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$84K - $94K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Overview
Job Title: Temporary Immigration Staff Attorney, Special Litigation
Department: Immigration Defense Team
Location: NYC
Reports To: Managing Attorney for the Immigration Defense
Position Type: Temporary Full-time
Union Status: Union eligible
FLSA Status: Exempt
About NDS:
Neighborhood Defender Service (NDS) is a national nonprofit public defense organization that pioneered the holistic defense model more than 30 years ago. Founded in Harlem, NDS was built to challenge the traditional public defense model by centering clients, communities, and interdisciplinary advocacy. Today, NDS operates community-based offices in Harlem; the Bronx; Detroit; and Hays
County, Texas, supported by a unified national infrastructure that allows local teams to deliver high-quality, responsive representation rooted in the communities they serve.
Across all locations, NDS provides client-centered legal representation through interdisciplinary teams composed of attorneys, investigators, social workers, client advocates, and team administrators. Our approach emphasizes early and ongoing engagement with clients-before arrest where possible, throughout the life of a case, and beyond case resolution-while addressing the legal, social, and
systemic challenges that impact long-term stability. NDS is committed to treating every client with dignity and respect and to advancing justice for individuals and communities that have been historically marginalized and over-policed.
Core Purpose of the Role:
NDS's immigration team seeks 1-year temporary Staff Attorney, Special Litigation to begin immediately. NDS specifically seeks applicants experienced in special litigation to provide support for motions to reopen/reconsider, appeals, and our habeas practice. This position will also include a small removal defense/affirmative case load for direct representation. The ideal candidate will have had experience in
special litigation, including drafting and arguing in federal district court.
Applicants must demonstrate an interest in immigration advocacy and the holistic defense of noncitizens caught up in the criminal legal system and families facing child removal.
Responsibilities
  1. Embrace NDS' philosophy of client-centered, community-based, holistic representation and commitment to excellence.
  2. Provide vigorous representation with energy and enthusiasm to clients.
  3. Advise non-citizen clients regarding the full range of immigration consequences associated with contacts with the criminal legal system and consult with the criminal defense attorneys to mitigate potential immigration consequences.
  4. Interview clients and their families, conduct legal research, and write pre-pleading letters, motions, and pre-sentencing memoranda on behalf of clients.
  5. Coordinate work performed by team members (investigators, social workers, legal advocate, team administrators, and interns).
  6. Work with criminal defense attorneys to obtain meaningful, comprehensive legal outcomes for clients.
  7. File federal litigation and appeals including Petitions for Review, habeas petitions, motions, briefs, and other related documents on a frequent and timely basis, developing and advancing novel arguments for relief or release, such as challenging Asylum Cooperative Agreement dismissals, mandatory detention, third-country removals, and violations of due process.
  8. Provide effective oral advocacy in negotiations and arguments in criminal cases.
  9. Engage in community-oriented know-your-rights and other training and outreach as necessary.
  10. Engage in policy work, including attending coalition meetings, based on need.
  11. Be responsive to and communicate clearly with clients who are often under great stress.

Qualifications
  1. A demonstrated commitment to criminal and immigration justice, indigent defense, racial equity, social justice issues, and a substantive understanding of the biases impacting our clients.
  2. An ability to quickly build relationships with people of varying identities, income levels, races, and ethnicities.
  3. 1-5 years experience representing clients in immigration proceedings and knowledge of immigration procedure.
  4. A track record of strategically guiding casework, projects, and/or relationships; applying good and practiced judgment; and routinely pushing through roadblocks to achieve goals.
  5. A high level of organizational and administrative skills to handle a high caseload.
  6. Clear and effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
  7. An ability to work cooperatively in a team setting.
  8. A license to practice law in New York or in another state. Attorneys admitted to the New York Bar and with experience in immigration court are strongly encouraged to apply.
  9. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Spanish language fluency is strongly preferred.

Compensation:
Compensation is commensurate with experience and is in adherence to the NDS compensation scale. Full medical and dental benefits, as well as other benefits, are provided. The salary, benefits, and employment policies relevant to this position are governed by the CBA between NDS and the NDS Union, part of ALAA UAW 2325. The position will end one year after the start date of employment.
SALARY RANGE BASED ON DIRECTLY RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
1 - 5 Years
$84,347.74 - $94,201.77
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume in a single PDF through NDS's website at neighborhood defender careers. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Due to the volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information about NDS, please visit our website at About NDS.
Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At NDS we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
The Neighborhood Defender Service is committed to creating a diverse environment that reflects the community we serve. NDS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. NDS encourages people with incarcerated loved ones, formerly incarcerated people, people of color, women, queer, transgender, gender non-confirming, and gender fluid people to apply.
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USD $84,347.74/Yr.
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USD $94,201.77/Yr.

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