Senior Immigration Attorney

POSITION TITLE: Senior Immigration Attorney REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer HOURS/WEEK: 40 hours (Full-Time) FLSA Definition: Exempt Salary: $90,000-$120,000 commensurate with experience About SEPA Mujer Since 1993, SEPA Mujer has been a vital grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to social change, women’s rights, and immigrant rights. As the only Latina Rights Organization of its kind, we provide a safe space for empowerment, leadership development, civic engagement, and legal assistance. Our small, dedicated team creates a profound impact by building a deep foundation of trust and bridging essential services to the community we serve. Position Summary: SEPA Mujer is seeking a full-time Senior Immigration Attorney with a strong commitment to social justice and experience working with immigrant survivors of gender-based violence. The Bilingual Senior Immigration Attorney will be responsible for providing direct legal services, including representation in immigration matters such as VAWA self-petitions, U visas, T visas, SIJS, naturalization, and TPS applications. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Program Officer to implement strategic initiatives, support community engagement efforts, and ensure high-quality legal assistance for SEPA Mujer’s clients. Responsibilities: ● Provide direct legal representation to immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in immigration cases. ● Manage a caseload of immigration matters, including VAWA self-petitions, U visas, T visas, SIJS, naturalization, and TPS applications. ● Conduct intakes, assess client eligibility for immigration relief, and provide legal consultations. ● Collaborate with the Chief Executive Officer to ensure the successful implementation of SEPA Mujer’s legal initiatives. ● Assist in the development of legal strategies and participate in advocacy efforts related to immigrant and women's rights. ● Work in partnership with the other programs to support SEPA Mujer’s holistic approach to community empowerment. ● Supervise paralegal's staff and pro bono volunteers. ● Supervise and mentoring legal interns. ● Maintain accurate client records, case files, and data in compliance with grant and organizational requirements. ● Responsible for the program's reporting. ● Conduct Know Your Right Presentation, workshops and training to stakeholders. ● Represent SEPA Mujer at community events, workshops, and presentations on legal rights and services. ● Stay current on changes in immigration law and policy to ensure high-quality legal representation. Qualifications: ● Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school. ● Admission to practice law in New York State (required). ● A minimum of 3 years of experience in immigration law, particularly working with survivors of gender-based violence (VAWA, U visas, T visas, SIJS). ● Experience representing clients in sensitive matters related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. ● Fluency in Spanish preferably. ● Strong commitment to social justice and the mission of SEPA Mujer. ● Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. ● Ability to manage a diverse caseload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. ● Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments. ● Experience supervising legal interns or volunteers. ● Familiarity with nonprofit legal services and community lawyering is preferred. ● Competence in using office applications, legal databases, and electronic research tools.● Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed for community events and outreach. Benefits ● Health, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage. ● 15 PTO days, and 11 holidays. ● After six months of employment: Summer schedule and paid holiday vacation from Dec 24th to Jan 1st. To Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter to jobs@sepamujer.org SEPA Mujer is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.