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Rfcuny

Staff Attorney - CIAP Program

Salary$85k
LocationNew York, NY
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
DepartmentOFFICE OF SR VC FOR UNIVERSITY RELATIONS
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 9, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live15h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
J.D. and State Bar admission
Excellent supervisory skills including the ability to oversee and guide the work product and professional development of staff and volunteers
Ability to work in an open environment with limited privacy
Excellent communications, interpersonal, writing and legal writing skills; customer service focus
Flexibility, self-motivation and the ability to motivate others
Ability to work independently as well as with a team in order to further the mission of CCN!
Willingness to work on weekends and/or occasional evenings
Some immigration experience and/or passion about immigrant issues preferred
Second language requirement is preferred
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
About the company
Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY).
The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries.
We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY.
About the role
Primary Location:
OFFICE OF SR VC FOR UNIVERSITY RELATIONS
Bargaining Unit:
No
Position Summary
Reporting to the Supervisor Attorney, the Staff Attorney will provide consultations on immigration-related issues and application assistance at the immigration center. The Staff Attorney will primarily focus on providing legal assistance in the areas of naturalization and family based immigration law.
Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Counsels participants on immigration law and related issues
• Assists participants in the completion and review of immigration application/petitions
• Reviews and authorizes release of applications and petitions completed by paralegal staff
• Ensures that staff and volunteers are complying with work policies and procedures
• Conducts immigration workshops and seminars to benefit staff, participants, and targeted communities
• Interprets immigration laws, rulings, and regulations for staff and community partners
• Analyzes complex immigration case types e.g. criminal convictions and fraud
• Ensures data and reports are compiled on the services rendered
• Reports regularly to the Program Supervisor Attorney on the provision of services and outreach to the community
• Other duties as assigned
• This is a hybrid position with at least 3 days in the assigned center
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• J.D. and State Bar admission
• Some immigration experience and/or passion about immigrant issues preferred
• Second language requirement is preferred
• Excellent supervisory skills including the ability to oversee and guide the work product and professional development of staff and volunteers
• Ability to work in an open environment with limited privacy
• Excellent communications, interpersonal, writing and legal writing skills; customer service focus
• Flexibility, self-motivation and the ability to motivate others
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team in order to further the mission of CCN!
• Willingness to work on weekends and/or occasional evenings
Pay Range:
$85,000
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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