Temporary Supervising Attorney, NYC
About The Position
Safe Passage Project is looking for a Temporary Supervising Attorney to work with us from August 2026 through January 2027. The Temporary Supervising 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 Supervising Attorney will supervise a team of attorneys and a paralegal in providing legal representation in immigration and other related proceedings, including cases involving asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, and other forms of immigration relief. The Supervising Attorney will also directly represent minors in their immigration cases and will mentor pro bono attorneys doing similar work. This opportunity will be based in our New York City office.
Requirements
- J.D. degree and admission to the New York State Bar
- Four (4) or more years of immigration law experience
- Experience managing volunteer engagement; working with law firm volunteers is a plus
- Strong database and computer skills (experience with Salesforce preferred)
- 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
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
- Hybrid work environment: Staff currently work from the office one day per week
- Flexible work schedules to support work-life balance
- 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 and access to telehealth services
- Mental health and wellness resources through our 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: up to a 6 percent employer match on 401(k) contributions
- Pre-tax benefit options, including commuter and health accounts
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Safe Passage Project is a qualified employer under the federal PSLF program. Staff with eligible federal loans may qualify for loan forgiveness after 120 qualifying payments, and we can provide employment verification and required documentation to support the process
- 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 (PLI) resources and training for ongoing legal education and professional development
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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
