Asylum Attorney in Bronx, NY

Public Interest

Bronx, NY

Asylum Attorney in Bronx, NY

Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Supervising Attorney - Detained Minors Project

Job Responsibilities:
- Represent young individuals aged 12 to 21 in immigration matters, including Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), asylum, U Visas, T Visas, and proceedings before family and immigration court.
- Supervise junior attorneys, fellows, paralegals, social workers, and administrative assistants by observing client interactions and court work, reviewing written work, and appearing with and supporting junior attorneys in court.
- Oversee paralegals and social workers during intakes, client meetings, and case management tasks.
- Train employees in grant compliance, case management, and office procedures.
- Facilitate internal and external referrals to education, health care, and other services.
- Lead initiatives that advance the legal rights of youth and create opportunities for youth engagement.
- Assist with legal education efforts, which include planning and providing workshops, producing legal education materials, and conducting outreach to social service and community-based organizations.
- Document and report service delivery to ensure compliance with funding requirements.
- Represent the organization before courts, agencies, local coalitions, and other external stakeholders.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Managing Attorney and/or Director.

Education and Experience:
- Must possess a . degree and be admitted to the New York State Bar.
- Require a minimum of 3 years of experience in immigration law, including removal defense, SIJS, asylum, U and T visas, or a comparable field.
- Interest in a comprehensive approach to addressing the needs of young people is essential.
- Must be a creative thinker with superior communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, time management, and record-keeping abilities are necessary. Candidates should be able to work independently, assess priorities, take initiative, handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills are required, including the ability to work collaboratively and effectively interact with young people, management, and program staff.
- Supervisory experience is preferred.
- Knowledge and ability to apply positive youth development principles when working with young people.
- Professional proficiency in Spanish is mandatory.

Salary Information:
The salary range for this full-time position is between $82, and $95, per year.

Additional Information:
- Work Schedule: Full time, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week.
- COVID-19 Policy: The organization follows CDC and NYS recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and requires all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have a qualified exemption.
- The organization is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and supports a broadly diverse team. It is 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.

Please submit a cover letter with your resume when applying.