Managing Attorney - Detained Minors Project

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Managing Attorney - Detained Minors Project at The Door
- Full-time position located in New York City, NY
- Salary range: $92,000 - $118,000 per year
- Juris Doctorate degree required
- Day shift, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
- Legal category position focused on providing comprehensive youth development services
- Fluent in Spanish, French, or Mandarin preferred
- Must be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless exempted

About The Door:
- Empowers young adults to reach their full potential
- Provides integrated services for nearly 11,000 NYC youth annually
- Offers a diverse and caring environment
- Services include healthcare, education, counseling, legal assistance, career development, and more
- Mission is to successfully transition youth to adulthood

Role Overview:
- Lead a team of attorneys and paralegals while maintaining own caseload
- Responsible for team's performance, supervision, and grant compliance
- Represent young people ages 12-24 in immigration and other legal matters
- Collaborate with partners in immigration, legal services, and youth development fields
- Represent The Door in local and national advocacy efforts
- Assist in recruitment and training of new staff
- Perform duties of Legal Services Director in their absence

Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate degree and admission to NY State Bar or willingness to sit for exam
- Minimum 5 years of experience in immigration and/or family law
- Experience in supervising attorneys and managing projects
- Knowledge of positive youth development principles
- Fluency in Spanish, French, or Mandarin preferred

COVID-19 Policy:
- The Door follows CDC and NYS recommendations
- All new hires must be vaccinated unless exempted

Diversity and Inclusion:
- Committed to building a diverse and inclusive community
- Equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other protected category

Responsibilities:
- Manage a team of attorneys, paralegals, social workers, and administrative assistants
- Oversee grant compliance and reporting
- Represent young people in legal matters
- Coordinate with partners in various fields
- Collaborate with other departments at The Door
- Represent The Door in advocacy efforts
- Perform annual reviews of staff performance
- Assist in recruitment and training
- Perform duties of Legal Services Director as needed

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- Managing Attorney position with The Door - full-time, located in New York City
- Salary range of $92,000 - $118,000 per year with benefits
- Juris Doctorate degree required
- Fluent in Spanish, French, or Mandarin preferred
- Must be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless exempted
- Empower young adults to reach their full potential at The Door
- Comprehensive range of integrated services for nearly 11,000 NYC youth annually
- Mission to successfully transition youth to adulthood
- Lead a team of attorneys and paralegals while maintaining own caseload
- Represent young people in immigration and other legal matters
- Collaborate with partners in various fields and advocate for youth rights
- Assist in recruitment and training of new staff
- Equal opportunity employer for all regardless of protected category

Not specified

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off

Spanish, French, Mandarin

Legal Research, Client Representation, Grant Management, Project Management, Youth Development

Juris Doctorate

Please submit a cover letter and resume

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate, Admission to New York State Bar, Minimum 5 years experience in immigration and/or family law

Legal