Temporary Supervising Attorney, Long Island

Safe Passage Project • Long Island City, NY

31d • Hybrid

About The Position

Safe Passage Project (SPP) is a nonprofit immigration legal services organization dedicated to providing free legal representation to immigrant children facing deportation. Founded in 2013, SPP has grown significantly, managing over 1,600 cases annually and supporting thousands of young people in New York City and Long Island. Recognizing that immigrant children are not provided with government-funded legal representation, SPP bridges this gap, as legal representation dramatically increases the likelihood of a positive outcome in immigration court. The organization achieves this through direct representation by staff attorneys and by training, mentoring, and supervising a network of pro bono attorneys. The Temporary Supervising Attorney will join a team of public interest attorneys to directly impact the lives of immigrant children seeking safety and security. This role involves supervising a team of attorneys and a paralegal in providing legal representation in immigration and related proceedings, including asylum and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status cases. The Supervising Attorney will also directly represent minors and mentor pro bono attorneys.

Requirements

• J.D. degree and admission to a state bar (required)
• Four (4) or more years of immigration law experience
• Experience managing volunteer engagement
• 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
• A high level of discretion in handling confidential information
• Proven adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with proactive problem-solving skills
• A spirit for collaboration and 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 a readiness to grow and learn with the Safe Passage Project team
• Legally authorized 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 (preferred)
• Working with law firm volunteers is a plus
• Experience with Salesforce preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a team of attorneys and a paralegal representing minors in removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), 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 and provide detailed reporting statistics on each case supervised, mentored, and represented directly
• Prepare trainings and materials to present at Safe Passage Project trainings

Benefits

• Competitive salary in the range of $105,000 - $120,000 annually
• Hybrid work environment
• Flexible work schedules
• Open Paid Time Off
• Additional Work From Home time: up to 4 weeks annually
• Office closure: 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
• Access to telehealth services
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Commuter benefits for transit and parking
• Health Advocate services
• Retirement savings plan: up to a 6 percent employer match on 401(k) contributions
• Pre-tax benefit options
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program support
• 12 weeks of Paid Family Leave for eligible employees
• Additional unpaid leave options
• Paid holidays throughout the year
• Bereavement leave
• Annual professional development stipend
• Access to trainings, conferences, and skill-building opportunities
• Access to Practising Law Institute (PLI) resources and training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree