Immigrant Affairs Coordinator

The New York District Attorneys Office (DANY) has an opening for a Bilingual (English/Chinese) Immigrant Affairs Coordinator in its Immigrant Affairs Unit. The Immigrant Affairs Unit focuses on fraud schemes targeting the immigrant this position the Immigrant Affairs Coordinator is responsible for providing highly skilled administrative and paralegal support to Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) in the unit and throughout DANY.


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

-Assist ADAs in case preparation and investigations.
-Answer calls to Immigrant Affairs Unit Hotline.
-Screen and track all Immigrant Affairs cases.
-Maintain central files on all Immigrant Affairs complaints.
-Compile statistical and anecdotal reports.
-Serve as a liaison with community organizations and government agencies that provide services to immigrants.
-Perform all assignments in an accurate professional and expeditious manner.
-Perform related tasks as assigned.


In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements candidates must possess the following:

-Bachelors degree; and
-Bilingual in English/Chinese; Mandarin preferred.


Preferred Requirements/Skills:

-Previous paralegal experience or professional experience working for or with community-based organizations.
-Strong interest in immigration law or matters.
-Proficient in Microsoft Office. Ability to update and edit existing databases.
-Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy.
-Strong organizational and interpersonal skills including excellent communication skills oral and written are essential.
-Resourcefulness initiative and good judgment.
-Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies procedures and guidelines.
-Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of staff court representatives law enforcement representatives witnesses victims and community organizations.
-Ability to work independently with frequent interruptions manage deadlines and adapt to changes in workflow.
-Excellent oral and written fluency in Mandarin required Cantonese.


How to Apply:

-Apply with a Cover Letter & Resume.


Hours/Shift:

-Monday Friday 9:00 am 5:00 pm.


Additional Information:

-Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion staff must have already served at least one (1) year in their current unit/ bureau/ department and be in good addition must meet the minimum and additional qualifications of the position.
-Looking for candidates that could commit to two (2) years to the hiring bureau.
-Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

Qualifications :

Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 above.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time