Please see link for information regarding the Pro Se Mediation Advocacy Program: https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/pro-se-mediation-advocacy-program
When: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 / 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Where: Central Jury Room, 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, New York
RSVP by October 6th by emailing: nyed_adr@nyed.uscourts.gov
Empire Justice Center, a highly respected, statewide nonprofit law firm, is seeking an Immigrant Rights Senior Attorney to join our team. This is an opportunity to join one of the most effective organizations serving low income individuals and families in New York State.
Empire Justice Center attracts and employs dedicated, determined and passionate advocates who, together, make a significant impact on the lives of low income New Yorkers. We achieve our successes through a combination of direct legal representation and high impact litigation, legislative and administrative advocacy, and by providing training and technical assistance to other advocates who are working towards the same goals.
Our organization offers staff an exciting and dynamic working environment and a strong commitment to teamwork, diversity, and personal/professional development.
The Position:
The Empire Justice Center has been designated by New York State to help launch a new Liberty Defense Project aimed at providing needed legal assistance to immigrants at risk of deportation, in need of status adjustment, eligible for special visa protections (U, T, VAWA), able to petition for Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) or in need of other immigration-related legal assistance.
The Senior Attorney sought for this position will serve as the overall Project Manager which will include supervision of project staff in the Hudson Valley and Long Island, management and oversight of sub-contracting organizations in those regions and in the Capital District, Syracuse and Rochester, and oversight responsibility for data collection and reporting of overall contract deliverables on a monthly and quarterly basis.
The Senior Attorney will have a limited case load to ensure time for supervision and management of this project.
Primary responsibilities will include:
• Community relations with organizations in the Hudson Valley serving the needs of immigrant communities
• Management and monitoring of grant deliverables
• Data collection and drafting of reports as needed for grant
• Supervision of Project staff
• Providing direct representation to immigrants in:
o Federal Court appeals
o Administrative appeals
o Removal proceedings
o Ancillary family court proceedings (SUS)
o Naturalization and adjustment of status
o Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
o Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
o U Visa petitions
o Asylum applications
o Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) self-petitions
o Other immigration and civil matters
Candidates for this position will possess:
• Supervisory and project management experience
• Admitted to practice in New York, with at least 9 (nine) years relevant work experience
• Ability to produce high quality written material, meet tight deadlines, and to work both
independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical and writing skills
• Experience in interviewing and counseling clients
• Ability to speak and understand Spanish
Salary and Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with experience and based on the organization’s salary scale.
Empire Justice Center offers a generous benefits package, including health insurance, pension and life
insurance, vacation, holiday, personal and sick time. We are an organization that supports and encourages a
work/life balance.
Empire Justice Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and desires a diverse work force.
People of color, women, persons with disabilities, persons who are elderly, gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgender are welcomed and encouraged to apply.
Applications will be accepted until 9/26/2017.
If interested e-mail a cover letter, resume, writing sample and three professional references to: (no phone calls
or hard copies please) Incomplete application packets will not be considered.
Rebecah Corcoran, Human Resources Manager
immigrationattorneysupervisor@empirejustice.org
Yonkers, NY office- Full time, Exempt position
Empire Justice Center, a highly respected, statewide nonprofit law firm, is seeking an Immigrant Rights Attorney to join our team. This is an opportunity to join one of the most effective organizations serving low income individuals and families in New York State.
Empire Justice Center attracts and employs dedicated, determined and passionate advocates who, together, make a significant impact on the lives of low income New Yorkers. We achieve our successes through direct legal representation and high impact litigation, legislative and administrative advocacy, and by providing training and technical assistance to other advocates who are working towards the same goals.
Our organization offers staff an exciting and dynamic working environment and a strong commitment to teamwork, diversity, and personal/professional development.
The Position:
The Immigrant Rights Attorney is a critical member of our growing Immigration Practice Group who will work on the new Liberty Defense Project, a recently created initiative funded by the State of New York. This statewide initiative is currently funded under a one-year contract.
We anticipate hiring a team of 4-6 new staff to work on this project and to join our current staff of immigration lawyers, paralegals and Immigrant Justice Corps Fellows working on Long Island and in the Hudson Valley.
The primary focus of this position will be to provide legal counseling for immigrants facing possible detention and deportation with direct representation in immigration law matters to mostly Spanish speaking immigrants in the lower Hudson Valley. This position is based in our Yonkers office but will serve both Westchester and Rockland Counties.
Primary responsibilities will include:
• Providing direct representation to immigrants in:
o Removal proceedings
o Ancillary family court proceedings (SUS)
o Naturalization and adjustment of status
o Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
o Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
o U Visa petitions
o Asylum applications and hearings
o Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) self-petitions
o Federal Court appeals
o Administrative Appeals
o Other immigration and civil matters
Candidates for this position will possess:
• Be fluent in Spanish, both written and verbal
• Have at least 3 (three) years of relevant work experience
• Be able to produce high quality written material, meet tight deadlines, and to work
both independently and as part of a team
• Have strong analytical and writing skills
• Be experienced in interviewing and counseling clients in both English and Spanish
• Be willing and able to serve a geographically wide-spread area, including assisting
clients in Rockland County
• Admitted to practice in New York with at least 3 years relevant work experience
Salary and Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with experience and based on the organization’s salary scale.
Empire Justice Center offers a generous benefits package, including health insurance, pension
and life insurance, vacation, holiday, personal and sick time. We are an organization that
supports and encourages a work/life balance.
Empire Justice Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and desires a
diverse work force. People of color, women, persons with disabilities, persons who are elderly,
gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender are welcomed and encouraged to apply.
Applications will be accepted until 9/26/2017. If interested e-mail a cover letter, resume, writing
sample and three professional references to: (no phone calls or hard copies please) Incomplete
applications will not be considered.
Rebecah Corcoran
Human Resources Manager
immigrationattorneyrockland@empirejustice.org
IMMIGRANT RIGHTS ATTORNEY
Central Islip, NY – Full time, Exempt position
Empire Justice Center, a highly respected, statewide nonprofit law firm, is seeking an Immigrant Rights Attorney to join our team. This is an opportunity to join one of the most effective organizations serving low income individuals and families in New York State.
Empire Justice Center attracts and employs dedicated, determined and passionate advocates who, together, make a significant impact on the lives of low income New Yorkers. We achieve our successes through a combination of direct legal representation and high impact litigation, legislative and administrative advocacy, and by providing training and technical assistance to other advocates who are working towards the same goals.
Our organization offers staff an exciting and dynamic working environment and a strong commitment to teamwork, diversity, and personal/professional development.
The Position:
The Immigrant Rights Attorney is a critical member of our growing Immigration Practice Group who will work on the new Liberty Defense Project, a recently created initiative funded by the State of New York. This statewide initiative is currently funded under a one-year contract.
We anticipate hiring a team of 4-6 new staff to work on this project and to join our current staff of immigration lawyers, paralegals and Immigrant Justice Corps Fellows. . The Immigrant Rights Attorney in the Long Island office will also work as a part of a multifaceted team of attorneys and paralegals who provide supportive advocacy and legal services in public benefits, family law, and housing. The primary focus of this position will be to provide legal counseling for immigrants facing possible detention and deportation with direct representation in immigration law matters to mostly Spanish speaking immigrants on Long Island. The attorney will be based in our Central Islip office but will serve both Nassau and Suffolk County residents, including those on the east end of the Island.
Primary responsibilities will include:
•Liaison for the Legal Defense Project on Long Island
•Providing direct representation to immigrants in:
oRemoval proceedings
oNaturalization and adjustment of status
oU Visa petitions
oAsylum applications
oViolence Against Women Act (VAWA) self-petitions
oFederal Court appeals
oAdministrative appeals
oOther immigration and civil matters
Candidates for this position will:
Be fluent in Spanish, both written and verbal
•Have between 5 (five) and 7 (seven) years relevant work experience
•Be able to produce high quality written material, meet tight deadlines, and to workboth independently and as part of a team
•Have strong analytical and writing skills
•Be experienced in interviewing and counseling clients in both English and Spanish
•Be willing and able to travel occasionally to serve clients in a geographically wide-spread area
•Be admitted to practice law in New York with at least 5 (five) years’ experience
Salary and Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience and based on the organization’s salary scale.
Empire Justice Center offers a generous benefits package, including health insurance, pension and life insurance, vacation, holiday, personal and sick time. We are an organization that supports and encourages a work/life balance. Empire Justice Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and desires a diverse work force. People of color, women, persons with disabilities, persons who are elderly, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender are welcomed and encouraged to apply.
Applications will be accepted until 9/26/2017. If interested e-mail a cover letter, resume, writing sample and three professional references to: (no phone calls or hard copies please) incomplete application will not be considered.
Rebecah Corcoran
Human Resources Manager
immigrationattorneycentralislip@empirejustice.org
It is with deep sorrow that the Puerto Rican Bar Association announces the passing of Mario A. Torres, beloved husband of the Honorable Jeanette Ruiz, Administrative Judge of the New York City Family Court. Mr. Torres, 62, was a leader in New York City Government, the performing arts and the Hispanic Community.
Mr. Torres was the founder and director of Mario A. Torres (MAT) Productions, which promoted and brought Latino music productions to New York City, Pennsylvania and South America. He served New York State as Vice President of Governmental Relations/Community Affairs at Battery Park City Authority from 1989 to 2002. In this capacity, he created, implemented and hosted “The Emerging New Yorker Breakfast Series” which brought minority and women business owners together with civic and community leaders to discuss Issues that impacted communities of color in New York City.
Mr. Torres served on the boards of many business, civic and not-for profit organizations and was committed to the arts and improving and enhancing New York City government’s ability to serve its citizens, especially those in the Latino community. He was honored with many awards for his work, including, in 2003, the prestigious Bobby Capo Lifetime Achievement Award. He was devoted to his family including his wife of 18 years, his three daughters, his sisters, and his parents, all of whom survive him.
The Puerto Rican Bar Association sends our heartfelt condolences to Judge Jeanette Ruiz and family and friends. Our prayers and sympathy are extended to his beloved family. Que Dios lo Bendiga.
Recruiting Bulletin Number: OGC-17-03
Job Title: Fraud Attorney
Agency: Social Security Administration
Opening Date: August 30, 2017
Closing Date: September 13, 2017
Series & Grade: GS-905-12/13/14
Position Information: Full Time-Excepted Service Permanent
Duty Locations: Multiple Duty Locations:
Who May Be Considered: United States Citizens and Nationals (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
Job Summary:
Would you like to –
Join SSA, One of the Top 10 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government
Fraud Attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) of the Social Security Administration (SSA) face these types of challenges and opportunities each day. Fraud Attorneys have significant responsibility for their own caseloads, but also receive intensive mentoring, training, and support.
OGC is looking for talented and enthusiastic Fraud Attorneys with superior academic qualifications, and excellent research, writing, litigation, and communication skills. If you are ready to make a difference in people’s lives while challenging your mind and developing your career, consider joining our dedicated team of Fraud Attorneys.
Salary: GS-12 $62,722 – $81,541 PLUS LOCALITY PAY
GS-13 $74,584 – $96,958 PLUS LOCALITY PAY
GS-14 $88,136 – $114,578 PLUS LOCALITY PAY
NOTE: ADDITIONAL LOCALITY PAY WILL VARY BY GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION. The salary range shown above is for BASE SALARY only. Actual salary will be the Base Salary PLUS LOCALITY PAY. You may view salaries including locality pay at
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2017/general-schedule/.
Some salary examples, including locality pay are as follows:
Raleigh: GS-12 $74,652 – $97,050; GS-13 $88,770 – $115,399; GS-14 $104,899 – $136,371
Cleveland: GS-12 $75,085 – $97,613; GS-13 $89,285 – $116,068;
GS-14 $105,508 – $137,161
Promotion Potential: GS-15 (This is not a career-ladder position.)
We will consider individuals for the GS-12, GS-13 or GS-14 level based on qualifications and/or experience. NOTE: This is NOT a career ladder position.
Duty Locations:
Major Duties:
Fraud Attorneys provide comprehensive legal advice as they investigate criminal violations under Titles 18 and 42 of the United States Code, with the assistance of the Office of the Inspector General and other law enforcement agencies. Fraud Attorneys move Social Security fraud cases through all stages of the criminal judicial process, from indictments, to sentencing.
Required Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a law degree from a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association. Applicants must be a member in good standing of the Bar of a State, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Applicants must provide one of the following to show that they are a member in good standing of the Bar of a State, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
An example of #1 or #2 would be the certificate of admission an applicant received upon his/her swearing-in ceremony from the clerk of the highest court of the state having authority over admission to practice law in the jurisdiction where admitted, or from the State Bar Association of the state where admitted.
For purposes of applying, we only require proof that an applicant is a member in good standing of the Bar of a State, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Once selected for the position, an applicant must provide proof of an ACTIVE bar membership before he/she can enter on duty. Holding an ACTIVE bar membership is a continuing requirement of the position. You can provide #3 above both as proof of membership in good standing, and as proof of an ACTIVE bar membership.
Applicants MUST meet all eligibility requirements on or before the closing date of the announcement to be considered for the position.
SSA has discretion to determine what grade level and salary may be offered.
Benefits:
Social Security offers a comprehensive benefits program that you can customize for your individual medical and financial needs. In addition to traditional “dollars and cents” benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help you balance life with Social Security to life outside of work. Please review the Social Security Administration Careers site www.ssa.gov/careers for additional information about the many benefits of a career with Social Security.
Some of the benefits OGC employees enjoy include:
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match of employee contributions up to 5 percent of salary.
Other Information:
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. This is a permanent, excepted service position that is being filled on a full-time basis. Flextime and/or alternate work schedules may be available.
As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
Occasional overnight travel is required.
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Smoking is not allowed in SSA facilities.
Veterans who are preference-eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous service may apply. This includes veterans who were separated a few days before the full 3-year period.
Social Security provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify SSA at OGC.EOS.Recruitment@ssa.gov. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
How To Apply:
Please submit the required documents and information requested below. Also, please identify in your cover letter, in order of preference, the DUTY LOCATIONS you are interested in being considered for employment. If no preference is indicated, you will only be considered for the duty location closest to the address provided on your resume.
Please note that this announcement is open to attorneys who are members of a bar in good standing only.
An example of #1 or #2 would be the certificate of admission an applicant received upon his/her swearing-in ceremony from the clerk of the highest court of the state having authority over admission to practice law in the jurisdiction where admitted, or from the State Bar Association of the state where admitted.
For purposes of applying, we only require proof that an applicant is a member in good standing of the Bar of a State, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Once selected for the position, an applicant must provide proof of an ACTIVE bar membership before they can enter on duty. Holding an ACTIVE bar membership is a continuing requirement of the position. You can provide #3 above both as proof of membership in good standing and as proof of ACTIVE bar membership.
FACSIMILIE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
If you have indicated in your cover letter an interest in employment in more than one geographic location, SSA OGC will share your application package amongst those offices involved in the hiring process. This may include OGC’s Headquarters offices located in Baltimore, Maryland, OGC’s 10 regional offices located in Boston, Massachusetts; New York, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Dallas, Texas; Kansas City, Missouri; Denver, Colorado; San Francisco, California; and Seattle, Washington, and the United States Attorney’s Offices in the above-listed duty locations.
The Federal Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
SSA PROVIDES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL PERSONS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MARITAL STATUS, PARENTAL STATUS, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, AND CONDUCT NOT ADVERSELY AFFECTING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE.
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Applicants considered for selection may be required to provide additional writing samples or official transcripts. Reference checks and background investigations will be necessary for selected candidates.
PUBLIC NOTICE
APPOINTMENT OF CHAPTER 13 STANDING TRUSTEE
The United States Trustee seeks resumes from persons wishing to be considered for appointment as a standing trustee to administer cases filed under chapter 13 of the bankruptcy code. The appointment is for cases filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, including Manhattan, White Plains, and Poughkeepsie. Standing trustees receive compensation pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 586(e)(1)(A).
The minimum qualifications for appointment are set forth in 28 C.F.R § 58.4. To be eligible for appointment, an applicant must possess strong administrative, financial and interpersonal skills. Management, fiduciary, and bankruptcy experience is desirable but not mandatory.
A successful applicant will be required to undergo a background check and must qualify to be bonded. Although standing trustees are not federal employees, appointments are made consistent with federal Equal Opportunity policies, which prohibit discrimination in employment. All resumes should be received on or before September 22, 2017.
Please email resumes to Assistant United States Trustee Lisa M. Penpraze at lisa.penpraze@usdoj.gov
Resumes may be sent by regular mail:
Lisa M. Penpraze
Assistant United States Trustee
Office of the United States Trustee
74 Chapel St., Suite 200
Albany, NY 12207
The Hispanic National Bar Association – Region II presents…
Honoring our Heritage. Building our Future:
A Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Join Us For an Up-Close and Personal Conversation with Elisa Garcia, Chief Legal Officer, Macy’s, Inc.
Generously Hosted and Sponsored by Dechert LLP
Agenda
Registration & Networking
Welcome Remarks & Program
Cocktail Reception & Networking
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shaping-the-bright-future-of-america-a-conversation-w-elisa-garcia-chief-legal-officer-macys-inc-tickets-37042746853
The Congressional Research Service (CRS), American Law Division (ALD), seeks a Legislative Attorney to analyze legal questions that emerge from the work of Congress related to courts and civil procedure law in particular and American public law generally. This is a non-litigating position emphasizing qualifications and interest in legal research and writing in a public service legislative context. Candidates with research experience in and broad general knowledge of legal issues regarding courts and civil procedure in particular and American public law in general; who demonstrate strong research, writing, and oral communication skills; and who possess a portfolio of high quality legal analytical writing are encouraged to apply. Experience as a judicial clerk would be beneficial.
The position’s primary focus is the broad area of courts and civil procedure law. However, given ALD’s relatively small staff and the breadth of issues ALD covers for Congress, candidates must also be capable of working in a number of different areas of the law and have the intellectual curiosity to seek out and maintain a broad portfolio of legal issues. Thus, applicants should also have knowledge of administrative law, constitutional law, and statutory interpretation.
The Legislative Attorney prepares objective, non-partisan analytical studies and descriptive and background memoranda and reports on legal issues of national significance; provides personal consultation and assistance to congressional committees, Members, and staff on legal issues throughout the legislative process; and participates in or leads team research projects and seminars. The Legislative Attorney is expected to develop over time the skills necessary to provide legal analysis and consultation to congressional committees, Members, and staff at increasingly sophisticated levels.
CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS has been a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill for more than a century.
CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential, objective, and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation’s best thinking on legal and public policy issues of interest to its Members and Committees.
CRS is fully committed to workforce diversity. Interested applicants must apply online at http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo.
The HNBA’s “Fashion For A Cause” Event supporting the HNBA Immigration Defense Fund will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at the Alice + Olivia Store (Meatpacking district) 431 W14th Street, New York, NY 10014 from 6:30 to 8:30. You will have an opportunity to privately shop the latest collection of Alice + Olivia. Twenty percent (20%) of the proceeds of the items we purchase at Alice + Olivia will go to the HNBA Immigration Defense Fund. This event is free!
The Park for an After Hour Networking Soirée from 7:30 to 11:30. Please join us after our shopping event at The Park to enjoy networking, appetizers, drinks and music with friends and colleagues. The Park – 118 10th Ave , NYC, NY – is within walking distance of Alice + Olivia. The Park will have its coat check available for any shopping items that you need stored during the After Hour Networking Soirée.
There is a minimal fee of $25 for attorneys and $10 for students if you sign up today for the Networking Soirée. To rsvp, please click on the following link: http://hnba.com/2017-hnba-region-ii-and-region-iii-after-hour-networking-soiree-registration.
