Bilingual Senior Immigration Attorney

POSITION TITLE: Bilingual Senior Immigration Attorney

REPORTS TO: Director of Legal Programs

HOURS/WEEK: 40 hours (Full-Time)

FLSA Definition: Exempt

PAY: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

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 Bilingual 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 Director of Legal Programs 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 Director of Legal Programs 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 and mentor legal interns and pro bono volunteers.
• Maintain accurate client records, case files, and data in compliance with grant and organizational requirements.
• Responsible of program’s reporting.
• Conduct Know Your Right Presentation, workshops and trainings 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 (required).
• 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 is a plus.
• 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.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person