Supervising Attorney - Pro Bono

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Organization: The Door
Job Title: Supervising Attorney - Pro Bono
Experience Level: 3+ years in immigration law
Education: Juris Doctorate
Salary Range: $82, - $85,
Job Type: Full Time, 35 hours/week
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Legal

Overview:

- The Door is a comprehensive youth development organization providing free services to nearly 11,000 New York City youth each year.
- Our mission is to empower young adults to reach their full potential by providing a diverse and caring environment.
- We offer a range of services including health care, education, mental health counseling, legal assistance, career development, and more.
- Our Legal Services Center (LSC) provides direct legal services to youth in areas such as immigration, public benefits, family law, and housing.
- The LSC's pro bono program partners with law firms to work on individual cases and advocacy and impact litigation.
- The Supervising Attorney will focus on the LSC's pro bono and immigration practices at the Door's Bronx Youth Center.

Responsibilities:

- Represent young people ages 12-24 in immigration matters.
- Supervise junior attorneys, fellows, and paralegals.
- Provide expert legal support and technical assistance for pro bono attorneys.
- Assist with legal education efforts, including planning and providing workshops.
- Set up and administer clinics for law firms.
- Identify and evaluate potential cases for pro bono attorneys.
- Facilitate internal and external referrals to education, health care, and other services.
- Document and report service delivery to ensure compliance with funding requirements.
- Represent The Door before courts, agencies, and other external stakeholders.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by Managing Attorney and/or Co-Directors.

Qualifications and Requirements:

- . degree and admission to New York State Bar.
- At least 3 years of experience in immigration law, including SIJS, asylum, U and T visas, or comparable field.
- Interest in a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of young people.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply positive youth development principles.
- Creative thinker with superior communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with diverse populations.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- Professional proficiency in Spanish or French is required.

COVID-19 Policy:

- The Door follows CDC and NYS recommendations and requires all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have a qualified exemption.

Diversity and Inclusion:

- The Door is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community.
- We are an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Not specified

Generous benefits package

Fluency in Spanish or French preferred

Legal representation, case management, training, technical assistance, legal education, clinic administration, referral coordination, advocacy, public speaking, project management, record keeping, time management, organizational skills, communication, supervision, fluency in Spanish or French

Juris Doctorate

Submit resume, cover letter, and references to [contact person name] at [email], or apply online at [url].

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate, New York State Bar admission, 3+ years experience in immigration law, experience in removal defense, knowledge of positive youth development principles, creative thinking, excellent communication and organizational skills, experience working with trans and gender nonconforming individuals and survivors of violence preferred, supervisory experience preferred, fluency in Spanish or French preferred

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