Temporary Supervising Attorney, NYC

Safe Passage Project • New York, NY

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Safe Passage Project (SPP) is a nonprofit immigration legal services organization that provides free lawyers to immigrant children facing deportation. The organization was founded in 2013 and has more than 60 employees, two offices, an annual budget of more than $10 million, and more than 1,600 open cases a year. It has supported more than 3,000 young people in New York City and Long Island.

The Temporary Supervising Attorney will work with SPP from January 2027 through early March 2027, based in the New York City office. The role supervises a team of attorneys and a paralegal providing legal representation to minors in immigration and related proceedings, including asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, and other forms of immigration relief. The attorney will also directly represent minors and mentor pro bono attorneys doing similar work.

The position collaborates with legal management on legal strategies, provides detailed case reporting, and prepares training materials. The role is part of a team focused on supporting immigrant children seeking safety and security.

Requirements

• J.D. degree and admission to a state bar.
• Four or more years of immigration law experience.
• Strong database and computer skills.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining multifaceted relationships with various stakeholders.
• Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional organizational, time-management, and record-keeping skills.
• High level of discretion in handling confidential information.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with proactive problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative approach and understanding of how to work with vulnerable populations using trauma-centered practices, or willingness to learn and incorporate such practices.
• Ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures, with sensitivity to and knowledge of dimensions of diversity.
• Commitment to Safe Passage Project's work and readiness to grow and learn with the team.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit.

Nice To Haves

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• Experience managing volunteer engagement; experience working with law firm volunteers is a plus.
• Experience with Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a team of attorneys and a paralegal representing minors in removal proceedings before EOIR, the Asylum Office, USCIS, and Family Courts.
• Directly represent minors and mentor pro bono attorneys representing minors in similar proceedings.
• Collaborate with legal management in the analysis and creation of legal strategies.
• Supervise cases and provide detailed reporting statistics on each case supervised, mentored, and directly represented.
• Prepare trainings and materials to present at Safe Passage Project trainings.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules.
• Open Paid Time Off.
• Up to four additional weeks of work-from-home time annually.
• Office closure from December 24 through January 1, in addition to paid holidays.
• Home office stipend.
• Technology and equipment support for remote and hybrid work.
• Medical plans, including an option with 100 percent employer-covered premiums.
• Dental and vision plans and access to telehealth services.
• Mental health and wellness resources through health plans.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
• Commuter benefits for transit and parking.
• Health Advocate services to support employees and covered family members in navigating care and insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with up to a 6 percent employer match on 401(k) contributions.
• Pre-tax benefit options, including commuter and health accounts.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility and employment verification/documentation support.
• 12 weeks of Paid Family Leave for eligible employees.
• Additional unpaid leave options in alignment with organizational policies.
• Paid holidays throughout the year.
• Bereavement leave.
• Annual professional development stipend.
• Access to trainings, conferences, and skill-building opportunities.
• Access to Practising Law Institute resources and training for ongoing legal education and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree