Description
⚖️ **Legal Aid & Human Rights Attorney**
🏢 **About Us:** A dedicated civil rights and legal aid NGO in New York, providing pro bono legal representation and advocacy for vulnerable and marginalized communities. We are looking for a passionate Human Rights Attorney to join our legal clinic team.
📜 **Core Responsibilities:**
• Provide free primary legal assistance and counseling to vulnerable populations, including IDPs, refugees, and low-income individuals.
• Draft legal petitions, administrative complaints, and Freedom of Information (FOIA) requests to government agencies.
• Advocate for clients' rights in administrative proceedings and civil courts.
• Conduct legal workshops and "know your rights" seminars for community groups.
🎓 **What We Are Looking For:**
• Juris Doctor (JD) and active Bar membership in good standing.
• 5+ years of legal experience, with a strong background in civil, administrative, or human rights law.
• Proven experience working with vulnerable populations and navigating complex government bureaucracies.
• Deep empathy, cultural competence, and an unwavering commitment to social justice.
✨ **What We Offer:**
• Competitive NGO Salary: $90,000 USD annually (plus eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness - PSLF).
• Full-time, on-site role at our Manhattan legal clinic.
• Comprehensive benefits, malpractice insurance, and a supportive team of dedicated advocates.