Bilingual Attorney

SEPA Mujer’s Full-Time Attorney

SEPA Mujer’s full-time attorney must have a minimum of two years’ admission to the bar of the highest court of any state in the country or U.S. territory, preferably New York, and have a Juris Doctorate degree. This full-time position will be part of an Office for Violence Against Women – Legal Assistance to Victims grant program for Latina immigrant victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The ideal candidate is hardworking, a quick learner, compassionate, and able to work with victims of crime, particularly gender-based crimes. A commitment to advancing racial equity is required. The candidate must be self-motivated, trustworthy, and able to complete work independently.

Experience in Immigration Law is essential, with knowledge of non-immigrant visas. Preferred experience includes U Visa, T Visa, VAWA, and Asylum based on gender violence, adjustment of status, naturalization, and consular processing. Knowledge of Criminal and Family Court order of protection petition processes is preferred, with willingness to obtain further training accepted. Excellent communication skills are required, with fluency in Spanish a must.

Responsibilities:

• Work with all LAV project team members, other SEPA Mujer staff members, and volunteers to ensure effective services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
• Follow legal immigration program protocol.
• Conduct legal intake assessments for victims who have had an initial program assessment.
• Assist victims in applying for changes in their legal status through visa petitions (U Visas, T Visas, VAWA petitions).
• Appear in Family Court as needed for the presentation of Orders of Protection, Custody, and/or Child Support Petitions.
• Establish appropriate collaborative relationships with referral sources.
• Create linkages for victims to referral organizations for assistance with Family Law issues; maintain contact for cases that SEPA Mujer continues to work with.
• Maintain contact with police precincts and District Attorney’s offices as needed to help crime victims obtain necessary certifications for petition applications.
• Monitor clients’ eligibility to petition for orders of protection and work with the paralegal on these cases.
• Participate in the LAV advancing racial equity team.
• Participate in community prevention services as requested.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and staff meetings as requested.
• Maintain all required LAV statistics regarding legal immigration cases; maintain case records in LollyLaw and the agency database, ensuring confidentiality.
• Maintain accurate time tracking on agency timesheets and LAV functional timesheets.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Salary – 70k – 85k

Please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with “Bi-lingual Attorney” in the subject line.