Citywide Deputy Director of Immigrant Justice

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Citywide Immigrant Justice Director and borough Directors to implement a shared citywide vision
• Lead and support federal immigration litigation, including habeas cases and petitions for review
• Coordinate litigation across boroughs, managing deadlines and providing technical support to teams and pro bono counsel
• Draft complaints, emergency briefings, and appeals, and handle discovery and oral arguments
• Develop resources and templates related to federal litigation affecting immigrants
• Lead internal training, mentorship, and skill-building initiatives
• Collaborate with the Pro Bono program to provide supervision and support
• Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the practice

Requirements

• At least six years of immigration law practice, including complex removal defense and humanitarian relief
• At least two years of experience in immigration habeas litigation
• Minimum of two years of supervisory or managerial experience leading attorneys and staff
• Demonstrated success in collaborative leadership and stakeholder management
• Deep understanding of systemic poverty, racial inequity, and immigrant exclusion in NYC
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Fluency or proficiency in Spanish
• Commitment to community-centered, trauma-informed legal practice

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience litigating petitions for review in front of federal circuit courts

About the Company

Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) is the nation’s largest civil legal services provider, fighting poverty and seeking racial, social, and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers for over 50 years.