Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York · 1 day ago
Supervising Attorney
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $105K/yr
3+ years expCatholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York is seeking a Supervising Attorney for their Immigration Legal Services Program. The role involves overseeing legal program functions, supervising staff attorneys, and managing complex immigration cases, while also contributing to legal strategy and community engagement efforts.
Association
Responsibilities
Supervise and oversee internal staff attorneys and paralegals on a variety of legal services and immigration representation matters, including: legal clinical services at schools and in the courts, consultations services, group information sessions and KYRs, family based petitions, adjustment of status, naturalization, green card renewals, humanitarian representation, including VAWA, U/T, DACA, TPS, affirmative asylum, SIJS, and all forms of removal defense representation, as well as opportunities for appellate work
Supervise and conduct initial screenings/intake; evaluate matters to ensure eligibility and to develop appropriate and effective case and legal theories; supervise caseloads of direct reports; provide ongoing supervision to staff; develop and update materials for legal trainings, maintain a template bank, and support cross program best practice sharing
Contribute to the Team’s Legal Strategy and Policy Development collaborating with senior management to develop and implement effective legal strategies, policies, and practices. Stay informed on emerging immigration issues and best practices for legal service delivery. Participate in Legal Department meetings
Participate in training, presentations, and outreach efforts to strengthen community engagement and increase awareness of available legal services
Supervise •pro bono• volunteer advocates through Division programming, including individual external case placements, fellowships, internships, and clinic programs. Supervision responsibilities include advising and mentoring •pro bono• volunteer advocates on substantive family and immigration law and procedures, litigation, ensuring quality of their legal work, ensuring case outcomes are met, and assisting with required reports and requests for information about program and funding proposals
Maintain a sensible caseload of direct representation matters with a primary focus on more complex removal defense cases. This includes representation before EOIR, USCIS, BIA, and federal courts. Ensure proper record-keeping for all cases and client interactions
Participate in HR-related functions for the program, including interviewing candidates, promotions, disciplinary actions, and annual reviews, in coordination with the Managing Attorneys
Ensure compliance with all grant requirements, including data gathering, reporting, and audits
Foster a positive and inclusive work environment for all team members
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor
At least three (3) years of post-JD experience in immigration law
Admission to the New York Bar
At least one (1) year of experience supervising and mentoring attorneys and other staff providing immigration legal services
Ability to manage multiple initiatives with competing priorities and timelines, and ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic and client-responsive practice
Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and community-based legal programming
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with others at all levels of leadership
Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills. Strong attention to detail required
Ability to work independently and in a highly collaborative team environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an aptitude for building relationships across disciplines, job titles, and agencies
Demonstrated knowledge of trauma-informed, client-centered, and culturally and linguistically responsive services and principles
Ability to work and communicate effectively and sensitively in a diverse and multicultural environment
Ability and willingness to travel throughout New York City and the Lower Hudson Valley
Preferred
Bilingual in English and a second language (strongly preferred)
Company
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York
Providing help and creating hope for our New York neighbors in need.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cheney R. Cherry
Chief People Officer
Kerry Price
Deputy Executive Director for Operations/CAO
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