Supervising Attorney - RHY

THE DOOR - A CENTER OF ALTERNATIVES INC•New York, NY

1d•$92,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Door is an unparalleled model for youth development, offering a comprehensive range of integrated services within a single site for nearly nine thousand New York City youth each year. Our mission is to empower young adults to reach their full potential by providing comprehensive youth development services in a diverse and caring environment. At The Door, youth can access health care and education, mental health counseling and crisis assistance, legal assistance, college preparation services, career development, housing supports, arts, sports and recreational activities, and nutritious meals – all for free and under one roof. By providing participants with our suite of integrated services, we seek to provide any motivated young person with the tools, resources, and opportunities needed to successfully transition to adulthood. The Door’s Legal Services Center (LSC) advances the rights of youth by providing direct legal services in areas such as immigration, public benefits, family law, and housing. Situated within the larger Door community, the LSC addresses legal problems in a holistic and client-driven manner. The Supervising Attorney will focus on immigration cases but will provide comprehensive civil legal services in connection with the LSC’s expansion to serve unhoused or unstably housed youth.

Requirements

J.D. degree and admission to New York State Bar
At least 3 years of experience in immigration law, including removal defense, SIJS, and asylum.
Interest in a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of young people
Creative thinker with superior communication skills
Excellent organizational skills, time management and record keeping skills, including the ability to work independently, assess priorities, take initiative, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and to effectively interact with young people, management and program staff
Professional proficiency in Spanish, French, Arabic or another language commonly spoken by Door members required

Nice To Haves

Experience working with unhoused youth
Supervisory experience
Federal litigation experience preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee weekly drop-in legal clinic for runaway/homeless youth and develop and coordinate additional limited scope clinics for youth
Supervise junior attorneys, fellows, and paralegals: Observe client interactions and court work, review written work; appear with and support junior attorneys in court.
Supervise paralegals in intakes and client meetings and case management tasks.
Train employees in grant compliance, case management, and office procedures
Support the pro se SIJS project at Resources, Opportunities, Connections and Community (ROCC) through document review and coordination of representation of youth
Appear as counsel and Friend of Court in immigration court
Provide full representation to youth in immigration matters such as asylum, SIJS, adjustment of status, applications for U and T non-immigrant status, appeals, and related habeas petitions
Facilitate internal and external referrals to education, health care, and other services
Lead initiatives advancing the legal rights of unhoused and unstably housed youth and facilitate opportunities for youth engagement
Assist with legal education efforts, including planning and conducting workshops, producing legal education materials, and conducting outreach to social service and community-based organizations
Document and report service delivery to ensure compliance with funding requirements
Other responsibilities as assigned by Managing Attorney, Deputy Director and/or Director