Description:

The Central American Refugee Center (CARECEN) is a non-profit that has served the immigrant community on Long Island for four decades through legal services, community education and advocacy. We seek a passionate and dedicated immigration attorney to join our robust, dynamic and growing legal team as ONA Nassau Legal Counsel. The ONA Nassau Legal Counsel is a full time, salaried, exempt position.

Overview of the Role
The ONA Nassau Legal Counsel will provide critical legal services to immigrants in Nassau County through direct representation and legal clinics. The ONA Nassau Legal Counsel will also educate immigrants on their legal rights and changes to immigration law and policy through community seminars and workshops. The ONA Nassau Legal Counsel will join CARECEN's five member ONA Legal Counsel program, which is an integral part of CARECEN's robust, dynamic legal team.

Primary Duties:

Screen, counsel, and represent immigrants in affirmative and defensive cases in accordance with CARECEN's universal representation model
Provide legal assistance via consultations, initial evaluations, and referrals, as needed
Host legal clinics, community education sessions, and Know Your Rights (KYR) seminars
Support and respond to immigration law questions from the designated ONA Opportunity Center and/or other immigrant service providers, as needed
Work collaboratively with other members of CARECEN's legal team to strategize about best practices and service provision for immigrants on Long Island
Maintain detailed case notes on individual cases and consultation outcomes
Maintain detailed records and reporting data for grants
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Admitted and in good standing to practice law in any state, with a preference for admission in New York
Prior experience in immigration law preferred (relevant law school coursework and clinics may be considered as experience)
Excellent organizational, communication, and computer skills
Ability to work well with a team and build relationships with community partners
Fluency in Spanish and English required, fluency in other languages a plus

Compensation: $65,000 to $77,500 annually

Work environment: Ability to work hybrid based on hybrid work agreement based out of CARECEN's Hempstead or Brentwood office

Supervisor: ONA Supervising Attorney

Benefits:

Health Coverage (100% employer-paid premiums): Medical, Dental, and Vision
Insurance & Protection (100% employer-paid premiums):
NYS Disability and Paid Family Leave
Short-Term Disability / Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Additional Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Retirement: 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
Professional Development: Employer-paid professional development opportunities, selected by staff

Time Off

Paid Holidays: 28 paid holidays and/or half-days per year
Paid Time Off (PTO): 21 days per year
Health/Wellness Days: 5 days per year
Longevity Bonus: Additional 7 PTO days after 5 years of employment

CARECEN is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. Immigrants, women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons from other traditionally marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $77,500.00 per year

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