Staff Attorney (NYC)
About The Position
The Staff Attorney will be joining a group of exceptional public interest attorneys to directly impact the lives of immigrant children looking for safety and security. The Staff Attorney will directly represent children in immigration and other related proceedings, including cases involving asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, and other forms of immigration relief. The Staff Attorney will also guide pro bono attorneys through Family Court and Immigration Court proceedings, and through representation at the Asylum Office. This position will be based in our NYC office.
Requirements
- J.D. degree and admission to the New York State Bar
- Two (2) years of family law or immigration law experience
- Excellent written, analytical, oral, organizational, and time management skills
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment
- Fluency in Spanish
- An understanding of how to work with vulnerable populations using trauma-centered practices or willingness to learn and incorporate such practices in your work.
- A demonstrated ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures, as well as sensitivity to and knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, and socioeconomic status.
- A commitment to the work of Safe Passage Project and readiness to grow and learn with the Safe Passage Project team.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct representation to Safe Passage Project clients
- Supervise and mentor pro bono attorneys with the Safe Passage Project.
- Screen immigrant children and assist in the organization of the Safe Passage Project’s legal screenings.
- Provide detailed reporting statistics on each case mentored and represented directly.
Benefits
- A hybrid work environment, staff currently work from our office 1 day a week.
- Open Paid Time Off
- Medical plans (which includes 1 plan that has 100% premium coverage).
- Dental plans, Vision plans, and telehealth services.
- Employer-sponsored retirement savings plan- we provide up to 6% employer match of your 401(k) contributions
- Leave of Absence Programs
- 12 weeks of Paid Family Leave along with Unpaid Leave of Absence
- Short-term disability (STD) & Long-term disability (LTD) Coverage
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and Health savings accounts (HSA)
- Commuter benefits (Transit & Parking)
- Voluntary Life Insurance plan
- Health Advocate to aid employees and their covered family members in navigating healthcare and insurance-related issues
- Yearly Professional Development Stipend
- Time off from December 24th to January 1st
- Home Office Stipend
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible work schedule
- Loan Forgiveness: Safe Passage Project is a qualified employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
