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NYLAG

Staff Attorney (Rapid Response)

New York, NY · On-site

Draft and file habeas corpus petitions and other federal litigation as needed. * Prepare and file ... Supervise interns, volunteers, and pro bono attorneys as needed; and * Any other job duties as ...

HUITT-ZOLLARS

Corporate Safety - Summer 2026 Intern

Dallas, TX · On-site

$14.50 - $19.50/hr

This safety internship will support day-to-day health & safety-focused tasks and responsibilities ... Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions. All qualified ...

Arizona State Hospital

Job Page

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$20/hr

Interns will contribute to the team by reviewing initiative petition sheets and complying with statutory requirements. Students or recent graduates interested in public service and witnessing ...

The State of Arizona

Initiative Clerk

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$20/hr

Interns will contribute to the team by reviewing initiative petition sheets and complying with statutory requirements. Students or recent graduates interested in public service and witnessing ...

Nueva Esperanza

Staff Attorney

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

... based petitions, cancellation of removal, VAWA, U/T visas, TPS, DACA, and adjustment of status ... Collaborate with staff, community partners, pro bono attorneys, and interns * Uphold ethical ...

UFW Foundation

Staff Attorney

Fresno, CA · On-site

$70K - $83K/yr

Naturalization, DACA renewal, Employment Authorization, Family-Based Petitions, Adjustment of ... Provide trainings and technical assistance to UFW Foundation staff, interns, fellows, volunteers ...

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What is the difference between Internship Petition vs Internship Application?

AspectInternship PetitionInternship Application
PurposeRequesting approval or support for an internship program or placementApplying to participate in a specific internship opportunity
ProcessFormal request submitted to an organization or academic institutionSubmitting a resume and cover letter to apply for an internship
UsageUsed by students or institutions to seek internship approvalUsed by candidates to secure an internship position

In summary, an Internship Petition is a formal request to obtain approval or support for an internship, often initiated by students or educational institutions. An Internship Application, on the other hand, is the process of applying to a specific internship opportunity offered by an employer. Both are essential steps in the internship process but serve different purposes.

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Staff Attorney (Rapid Response)

NYLAG

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

About NYLAG
Founded in 1990, NYLAG is a leading civil legal services organization combatting economic, racial, and social injustice by advocating for people experiencing poverty or in crisis. Our services include comprehensive, free civil legal services, financial empowerment, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and community partnerships. NYLAG exists because wealth should not determine who has access to justice. We aim to disrupt systemic racism by serving individuals and families whose legal and financial crises are often rooted in racial inequality. NYLAG goes to where the need is, providing services in more than 150 community sites (e.g. courts, hospitals, libraries) and on our Mobile Legal Help Center. NYLAG’s staff of 410 impacted the lives of nearly 129,000 people last year.
Job description:
New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) seeks a highly motivated Spanish-speaking Staff Attorney for a full-time position representing detained immigrant New Yorkers and those at imminent risk of detention and deportation as part of NYLAG’s partnership with the Rapid Response Legal Collaborative (RRLC). The job requires a proactive ability to solve problems under time pressure, the strongest commitment to clients, and a desire to work at the forefront of the effort to protect due process and immigrants’ rights during an extremely challenging time.
This attorney in this position will provide legal representation before the federal district courts, immigration courts, Board of Immigration Appeals, and circuit courts for detained and non-detained immigrants, including immigrants with final orders of removal. 
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Represent immigrants who are detained or at imminent risk of detention with petitions for habeas corpus, accompaniment to check-ins, final orders of removal in appeals, motions to reopen and other proceedings before the immigration courts, Board of Immigration Appeals, and Circuit Courts of Appeal.
  • Appear in both the detained and non-detained Immigration Courts on a regular basis to represent immigrants in removal proceedings.
  • Prepare and file appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals and Second Circuit Court of Appeals as needed.
  • Draft and file habeas corpus petitions and other federal litigation as needed.
  • Prepare and file motions, briefs, forms, affidavits, other supporting documents, motions, and legal memoranda for submission to USCIS, EOIR, the Board of Immigration Appeals, federal district courts and circuit courts.
  • Provide pro se assistance with motions to reopen, applications for asylum, petitions for habeas corpus and other related matters.
  • Screen clients for eligibility for immigration relief, petitions for habeas corpus, motions to reopen, and grounds for appeal.
  • Provide legal advice and counsel to detained individuals, individuals at risk of detention, their family members and community members.
  • Interview clients in and out of detention, as well as their witnesses.
  • Conduct client consultations of detained and non-detained clients and track client cases, progress of applications, and follow up for funding purposes.
  • Represent NYLAG to our funders and collaborative partners including sharing materials, and attending meetings, conferences, and trainings.
  • Supervise interns, volunteers, and pro bono attorneys as needed; and
  • Any other job duties as required.

Qualifications:
  • Juris Doctorate from an accredited school
  • Admission to the New York State bar
  • Fluency in Spanish required
  • Minimum 1 years experience working in removal defense required, 2 years preferred
  • Experience working with detained and/or post-order clients preferred
  • Excellent writing, speaking and organizational skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients, community organizations, attorneys, the judiciary, and the public
  • Ability to work in a collaborative setting with other professionals 
  • Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights, criminal justice, and/or social justice issues
  • Experience working with survivors of trauma and at the intersection of criminal law and immigration law
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure

NYLAG’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NYLAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, veterans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people, and those with lived experiences in the communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply.
Employment type:
☒ Full-time
Professional Level:
☒ Entry Level
Salary Range:
NYLAG is a unionized workplace, and salaries are set pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement. The current salary range for this position is between $88,265 and $101,009.
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, long term disability, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for Medical and Dependent care.
Application Instructions: Please save resume and cover letter on one pdf.
Covid Vaccination Policy: Please note, to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees and clients, NYLAG requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.
NYLAG is committed to a hybrid work policy for staff whose work does not require their full-time presence in the office. NYLAG’s current policy is that most staff are required to work in NYLAG’s offices or do other in-person work at least two days each week. This policy is subject to change.

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