Staff Attorney-Immigration Law Unit/ Defender Services Program #24-172

• New York State Bar admission
• Minimum of three years’ experience in New York criminal practice or at the intersection of immigration and criminal law
• Excellent research, writing, analytical, oral advocacy and organizational skills
• Interest in developing new approaches to representing Criminal Defense Practice clients with immigration issues
• Ability to  work  independently  as  well  as  collaboratively  in  a  team  and  to  manage challenging, varied and complex cases
• Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required

WORK AUTHORIZATION All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit. We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas or permits. (However, for citizens of Canada and Mexico, LAS will provide a letter documenting employment status that is needed to obtain a TN visa.)