Law Graduate - Rochester

Job Description

This position will primarily operate out of Rochester, NY. Reporting to the Supervising Attorney, the Law Graduate (Rochester Office) will support legal staff in the development of the Immigration and Legal Services Program that offers full-scale holistic immigration representation to low-income refugees, asylees and other vulnerable immigrant populations. Our attorneys provide direct immigration legal services, pro se assistance, community information sessions and referrals to the refugee and immigrant populations of the region.  The Law Graduate, working under direct attorney supervision, will support the attorneys in providing these services. This position will operate out of the Rochester office.

The Law Graduate must exemplify Journey’s End’s core values in their work. These values include intercultural responsiveness, integrity, person-centered, empowerment, and exemplary service.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform legal research and writing as requested by attorneys for cases including but not limited to asylum, removal defense, adjustment of status, complex naturalization, family reunification, family-based immigration, Temporary Protected Status, Special  Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), Special Immigrant Visas (SIV), Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), employment authorization (work permits), humanitarian parole, and appeals.
• Research and draft materials for events and assist at events including Understanding Your Constitutional Protections trainings, community information sessions, legal clinics, and other workshops throughout Western New York or the Southern Tier on relevant immigration topics determined by the immigrant community
• Observe client appointments under the supervision of an attorney
• Attend trainings to develop a knowledge base in immigration law
• Other duties as assigned
• The Law Graduate shall not participate in the unauthorized practice of law

Qualifications:

• Applicants may be recent graduates from an ABA accredited law school and must:
• Have a pending admission to the bar or plan to sit for an upcoming bar exam of the bar of the highest court of any state in the country or U.S. territory
• Be able and willing to travel to all counties throughout Western New York or the Southern Tier
• Possess ability to be part of a dedicated team of talented individuals
• Possess strong communication (written and oral) skills

This is a full time and salaried position. Benefits and retirement package are included. Candidates that have the ability to work with multilingual clients are preferred.

Journey's End Refugee Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ the best qualified personnel without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, gender identity, marital status, or any other reason prohibited by law.