National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 1 month ago
Pro Bono Supervising Attorney
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe National Legal Aid & Defender Association is seeking a Pro Bono Supervising Attorney to oversee the pro bono program staff. The role involves supervising and coordinating pro bono volunteer advocates, managing case placements, and providing mentorship and legal training.
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Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate pro bono volunteer advocates and staff attorneys through Division programming, including fellowships, internships, clinic programs, and individual placements
Supervision includes advising/training pro bono volunteer advocates on substantive family and immigration law and procedures; ensuring quality of legal work; ensuring case outcomes are met; and assisting with required reports and requests for information about program and funding proposals
Supervises and conducts client intake; evaluates matters for purposes of issue spotting and placement; supervises placement of matters with pro bono volunteer advocates; provides ongoing supervision to pro bono volunteer advocate depending on the nature of issue and on the client; develops and updates materials for legal trainings, case placements, etc.; and manages all case placements on referral net platform
Maintain a sensible caseload, in light of and secondary to supervisory duties, that will include advising and representing individuals facing removal proceedings or in other immigration related applications
Develop strategies in response to emerging issues; meet regularly with pro bono program leadership to provide progress reports
Monitor the work of pro bono volunteers using CC case management systems, LawLogix, and periodic file review
Develop and provide in-house and outreach training, presentations, and workshops, as directed
Comply with program reporting requirements, such as maintaining and updating case lists and submitting case narratives, and reporting to partners and stakeholders
As directed, represent CCCS at local committees, coalitions, and collaboratives; serve as a primary liaison with local elected and law enforcement representatives, with the aim of enhancing CCCS presence and voice
Maintain and update electronic files in LawLogix and physical case files
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Active membership in good standing with the state bar
Experience in family and immigration law
Experience supervising or mentoring attorneys or volunteers
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups
Experience in program development and advocacy
Proficiency in case management systems, such as LawLogix
Ability to conduct training and presentations
Preferred
Experience working with pro bono programs
Familiarity with community legal clinics
Experience in teaching or public speaking
Knowledge of current laws, procedures, and policies relevant to immigrants
Company
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.
Founded in 1911
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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