Immigration Lawyer

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise and mentor pro bono attorneys representing minors in in removal proceedings before the Executive Offices for Immigration Review (EOIR) in New York, Asylum Office, USCIS, and Family Court
• Represent minors in similar proceedings. The Senior Immigration Attorney will have a minimum of 5 direct cases
• Collaborate with Senior Staff in the analysis and creation of legal strategies
• Participate and assist in the supervision of legal screenings
• Contribute to the creation of policies and strategies for Safe Passage Project
• Supervise and provide detailed reporting statistics on each pro bono and direct case
• Prepare trainings and materials to present at Safe Passage Project trainings

Qualifications: 

The strongest candidates for this position will have most, though likely not all, of the following qualifications and characteristics:

• J.D. degree and admission to New York State Bar
• Four (4) or more years of experience in immigration law
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced, high intensity environment
• Excellent written, analytical, oral, organizational and time management skills
• Spanish language skills (preferred)
• Experience working with diverse communities
• Experience working with children
• A commitment to the work of Safe Passage Project and readiness to grow and learn with the Safe Passage Project team