Associate Director

Nylag•New York, NY

9d•$137,436 - $156,866

About The Position

The New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) seeks a highly motivated Associate Director for a full-time position supervising the Immigrant Protection Unit (IPU). The Associate Director will work alongside the Director and Associate Director to provide legal and programmatic oversight to IPU, develop and implement new programs, manage special projects, and train and develop staff. The job requires substantive knowledge and experience in immigration law, supervising staff, and managing grants and programs. The Associate Director will work within the Immigrant Protection Unit at NYLAG to assist the Director and Associate Director with the operations of the unit, grant reporting, and development of the team and unit. The Associate Director will report directly to the Director to assist in overseeing a team of 70 advocates.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate from an accredited school
Admission to the New York State bar
Fluency in another language widely spoken by NYLAG clients (e.g. Spanish, Mandarin, Russian, Haitian Creole, etc.) is required
Minimum eight years of experience working in immigration law required
Minimum five years of experience supervising required; extensive experience with affirmative applications for relief before USCIS strongly preferred
Experience managing programs and grants required
Excellent writing, speaking and organizational skills
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, community organizations, attorneys, judiciary, and the public
Ability to work in a collaborative setting with other professionals
Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights, racial justice, and social justice issues
Ability to work independently and under pressure while managing multiple competing deadlines

Responsibilities

Work with the IPU leadership team to provide legal and programmatic oversight to IPU staff
Work with the IPU leadership team to develop and manage unit priorities, develop long-term strategies, and manage unit growth
Manage special projects as needed
Supervise and evaluate staff on day-to-day assignments, performance, and training
Work with the IPU leadership team to develop creative, responsive and community informed programming
Assist in managing IPU’s grants and contracts
Develop and manage relationships with communities, community-based organizations, stakeholders, and funders
Develop collaborative opportunities with partners
Select cases for representation and assign to IPU staff
Conduct legal and other trainings for IPU staff, outside partners, and the community
Establish policies and procedures for managing IPU’s work along with the IPU leadership team
Participate in conferences, meetings, and trainings
Engage in policy and advocacy efforts within community, with stakeholders, government, and partners to advance immigrant justice
Interview and participate in the selection of interns, fellows, and new staff
Evaluate and develop unit materials, sample filings, and legal training presentations
Oversee the orientation of new staff, and provide ongoing support, including professional development and team-building , for IPU staff
Other duties as needed