Temporary Supervising Attorney

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a team of attorneys and a paralegal representing minors in removal proceedings
• Directly represent minors and mentor pro bono attorneys in similar proceedings
• Collaborate with legal management on the analysis and creation of legal strategies
• Provide detailed reporting statistics on supervised, mentored, and represented cases
• Prepare trainings and materials for organizational use

Requirements

• J.D. degree and admission to a state bar
• Four or more years of immigration law experience
• Experience managing volunteer engagement
• Strong database and computer skills, preferably with Salesforce
• Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with vulnerable populations using trauma-centered practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar
• Experience working with law firm volunteers

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with flexible schedules
• Open Paid Time Off and up to 4 weeks additional WFH time
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Professional development stipend and PLI resources

About the Company

Safe Passage Project (SPP) is a highly-focused nonprofit immigration legal services organization that provides free lawyers to immigrant children facing deportation.