Safe Passage Project · 1 day ago
Staff Attorney (NYC)
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$83K/yr - $99K/yr
2+ years expSafe Passage Project is a nonprofit immigration legal services organization providing free lawyers to immigrant children facing deportation. The Staff Attorney will represent children in immigration proceedings and guide pro bono attorneys through legal processes, making a direct impact on the lives of vulnerable youth seeking safety and security.
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Responsibilities
Provide direct representation to Safe Passage Project clients
Supervise and mentor pro bono attorneys with the Safe Passage Project
Screen immigrant children and assist in the organization of the Safe Passage Project’s legal screenings
Provide detailed reporting statistics on each case mentored and represented directly
Qualification
Required
J.D. degree and admission to the New York State Bar
Two (2) years of family law or immigration law experience
Excellent written, analytical, oral, organizational, and time management skills
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment
Fluency in Spanish
An understanding of how to work with vulnerable populations using trauma-centered practices or willingness to learn and incorporate such practices in your work
A demonstrated ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures, as well as sensitivity to and knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, and socioeconomic status
A commitment to the work of Safe Passage Project and readiness to grow and learn with the Safe Passage Project team
Benefits
A hybrid work environment, staff currently work from our office 1 day a week.
Open Paid Time Off
Medical plans (which includes 1 plan that has 100% premium coverage).
Dental plans, Vision plans, and telehealth services.
Employer-sponsored retirement savings plan- we provide up to 6% employer match of your 401(k) contributions
Leave of Absence Programs
12 weeks of Paid Family Leave along with Unpaid Leave of Absence
Short-term disability (STD) & Long-term disability (LTD) Coverage
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and Health savings accounts (HSA)
Commuter benefits (Transit & Parking)
Voluntary Life Insurance plan
Health Advocate to aid employees and their covered family members in navigating healthcare and insurance-related issues
Yearly Professional Development Stipend
Time off from December 24th to January 1st
Home Office Stipend
Paid Holidays
Flexible work schedule
Loan Forgiveness: Safe Passage Project is a qualified employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
Safe Passage Project
Safe Passage Project is a immigration legal services organization.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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