NYLAG
The New York Legal Assistance Group seeks a bilingual Staff Attorney to join the Pro Se Plus Project team, providing legal support and representation to newly arrived asylum seekers and noncitizens in removal proceedings. The role involves conducting legal screenings, preparing and filing applications for relief, and offering direct assistance to pro se community members at immigration courts and community sites. This position requires substantive experience with asylum-seeking families, trauma-informed advocacy, and a strong commitment to immigrant rights.
Headquarters
New York, New York, United States
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
1990
New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG), founded in 1990, is a leading civil legal services organization that provides free legal representation, financial counseling, and advocacy for individuals and families experiencing poverty or crisis in the New York area. NYLAG combats economic, racial, and social injustice by helping clients secure housing, immigration relief, public benefits, consumer protections, healthcare access, and other essential civil legal services. Its programs impacted over 127,000 people last year through direct services, counseling, and systemic advocacy across 200+ community sites in NYC.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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