Staff Attorney – Pro Se Plus Project

Job overview

The Staff Attorney – Pro Se Plus Project role is hybrid in New York, NY, with an annual salary range of $90,262–$100,532. The attorney works within NYLAG’s Immigrant Protection Unit and supports the Pro Se Plus Project, which assists asylum seekers with self-representation and due process. The attorney provides advice, counsel, court support, screenings, application assistance, and representation for a small number of non-detained clients. The work also includes post-detention support, community clinics, partner coordination, and outreach for asylum seekers and their families.

What you'll do

• Observe immigration court hearings in New York City at least one to two days per week
• provide intakes, advice, and counsel and appear as friend of the court where allowed
• provide post-detention assistance
• conduct legal screenings
• prepare and file pro se applications, motions, evidence, and supporting documents
• coordinate screening and application clinics
• liaise with partner organizations
• represent a small number of non-detained residents in removal proceedings
• track cases and attend outreach events, trainings, and clinics.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff attorney

pro se plus project

new york ny

nylag

hybrid

$90,262–$100,532/year

immigration law

asylum seekers

removal defense

new york bar

bilingual

community legal services

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• long-term disability
• commuter benefits
• medical and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.

Why this role

Requires a Juris Doctor, New York State bar admission, fluency in a second language, and at least one year of experience working with asylum seekers; Spanish or French is preferred. NYLAG’s current hybrid policy generally requires at least two days each week in its offices or other in-person work.

About the employer

NYLAG is hiring for this role. Industry: Human Rights Organizations. Sector: 81.