Jobs at New York Legal Assistance Group

NYLAG seeks to sponsor third-year law students or recent law graduates for public interest law fellowships, focusing on projects that advance equity and access to justice.

The Temporary Employment Attorney will provide representation on employment law cases, assist in administrative tasks, and collaborate with team members on worker justice initiatives.

The Staff Attorney will represent immigrants in removal proceedings, conduct legal screenings, attend court hearings, and file legal documents. Fluency in Spanish and immigration experience are required.

The Staff Attorney provides legal services for immigrants, conducts screenings, prepares immigration applications, and advocates for rights in collaboration with community organizations.

The Temporary Staff Attorney will provide legal representation and advocacy to survivors of intimate partner violence, focusing on family and matrimonial law within the Orthodox Jewish community. Responsibilities include safety planning, conducting legal screenings, community outreach, and collaborating with partners to enhance access to legal services.

The Immigration Attorney will advocate for LGBTQ+ immigrants facing removal, providing representation in asylum claims, legal screenings, and community outreach efforts.

The Staff Attorney will represent immigrants in removal proceedings, conduct legal screenings, prepare documents, mentor interns, and collaborate with community organizations.

The Staff Attorney will represent clients in foreclosure litigation and other real estate matters, attend legal clinics, and monitor grant applications.

The Staff Attorney will manage a caseload in Housing Court, engage in negotiations, handle litigation, and participate in community outreach.

The Supervising Attorney will lead a team, manage federal litigation for detained and non-detained immigration cases, and engage in training and professional development.

The Temporary Staff Attorney will advocate for school-aged children with special needs, ensuring they receive appropriate educational services, filing legal documents, representing families, and conducting community training.

The Temporary Staff Attorney will provide legal services in various areas, run legal clinics, and train medical staff while addressing legal needs among low-income clients. Spanish fluency is required.

The paralegal will support attorneys in housing court, conduct legal intakes, advocate for clients, prepare documents, and provide translations.

The attorney will represent homeless clients and assist with public benefits, engage in policy work, train volunteers, and handle client advocacy.

The Paralegal will support attorneys in the Consumer Protection Unit by conducting client intakes, maintaining caseloads, performing legal research, preparing documents, and providing workshops and training for volunteers.

The Staff Attorney will represent detained immigrant New Yorkers in legal matters, including appeals and habeas corpus petitions, while providing legal advice and consultation to clients.

The Staff Attorney represents detained and at-risk immigrant New Yorkers in various legal proceedings, prepares petitions, and provides legal advice. Responsibilities include client consultations, supervising interns, and collaborating with community organizations.