Legal Immigration Specialist (Bilingual) Job at The Children's Village, New York, NY

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  • The Children's Village
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

This role requires bilingual fluency, both written and spoken.

Position Overview:

The Legal Immigration Specialist will have experience working with immigrants. Will provide immigration information, consultation, and assistance in completing all immigration paperwork needed for the families to remain safely in the United States. Will assist other team members with the development of training materials and or understanding of family’s needs. In conjunction with Family Engagement Manager will conduct orientations and information workshops based on the needs of immigrants arriving at the site. Will meet with families once per week.

Will need to be flexible as some late afternoons/early evenings and occasional Saturdays may be needed.

Position Qualifications :

  • Juris Doctor preferred but will accept candidates who are a recent law school graduate working towards admission to N. Y. Bar.
  • Experience in family and/or immigration law, including clinical or pro bono experience, preferred.
  • Experience in community-based services, social services, immigrant advocacy, community organizing, and/or humanitarian relief, supporting and advocating for immigrants and asylum seekers will be considered.
  • Must be organized and have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
  • Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be a team player and have the ability to work independently.
  • Must be flexible as schedule will be staggered.
  • Must be bilingual and have strong conversation and writing skills in both English and Spanish.
The Children’s Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

Job Tags

For contractors, Relief, Local area, Flexible hours, Saturday, Afternoon shift,

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