New York Legal Assistance Group · 1 month ago
Temporary Supervising Attorney
New York, NY
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$139K/yr - $152K/yr
5+ years expNew York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) is a leading civil legal services organization combatting economic, racial, and social injustice. The Supervising Attorney will lead a team working on removal defense and post-order work, providing expertise and support to attorneys and paralegals while managing case assignments and programming development.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provide supervision and subject matter expertise on screening, issue-spotting and advising prospective clients, inadmissibility and removability, asylum, withholding of removal, and relief pursuant to the Convention Against Torture, Special Immigrant Juvenile Visas, Cancellation of Removal, and other relief available to detained and non-detained immigrants in removal proceedings
Provide supervision and subject matter expertise for post-removal order cases including Motions to Reopen, Credible and Reasonable Fear proceedings, and substantive appeals to the BIA
Manage assignment of cases and professional development for supervisees
Represent a small number of non-detained New York City residents, in removal proceedings before EOIR, in appeals to the BIA, and limited federal litigation
Act as a liaison to partner organizations and other external stakeholders to coordinate programming and reporting
Track client cases, progress of applications, and follow up for funding purposes. Liaise with NYLAG Development team to compile data and report to funders on relevant grants
Conduct internal and external trainings for attorneys, paralegals, and other community advocates
Represent NYLAG to our funders, collaborative partners, and other external stakeholders including coordinating programming and reporting, attending conferences and trainings, and sharing materials
Develop and expand relationships with community-based organizations and partners
Qualification
Required
J.D. and admission to New York State Bar, preferred admission to Southern District of New York
Fluency in Spanish
Minimum 5 years of experience working in immigration law, including substantive experience representing clients in removal defense and asylum matters. Preferred experience working on detained cases
Ability to work in a collaborative setting with other professionals
Demonstrated commitment to working with immigrant communities and advancing racial and social justice
Ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively, manage multiple tasks, and creatively problem solve
Preferred
Substantive experience with detained removal process, post-order work, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
Excellent writing, speaking, and analytical skills
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, community organizations, attorneys, the judiciary and the public
Experience working with survivors of trauma and the intersection of criminal law and immigration law
Strong advocacy skills, including the ability to develop creative legal arguments, and individualize case strategies for clients with cases in varying legal postures
Commitment to mentoring, teaching, and supporting staff with varying levels of experience
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
Life insurance
Long term disability
Commuter benefits
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for Medical and Dependent care
Company
New York Legal Assistance Group
New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) is a leading civil legal services organization combatting economic, racial, and social injustices by advocating for people experiencing poverty or in crisis.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.25MKey Investors
MetLife Foundation
2023-12-05Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Sara Meyers
Chief Operating Officer
Caprice Jenerson
Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer
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