Supervising Attorney – Immigration Law (NYC)

About the role

The Supervising Attorney will join a team of public‑interest lawyers to directly impact immigrant children seeking safety and security. This full‑time position is based in Safe Passage Project’s New York City office.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a team of attorneys and a paralegal representing minors in removal proceedings before EOIR, the Asylum Office, USCIS, and Family Courts.
• Directly represent minors and mentor pro bono attorneys handling similar cases.
• Collaborate with legal management to analyze and create effective legal strategies.
• Provide detailed reporting and statistics on each supervised, mentored, and directly represented case.
• Prepare trainings and materials for Safe Passage Project’s internal and external training sessions.

Required profile

• J.D. degree and admission to the New York State Bar.
• Four or more years of immigration law experience.
• Experience managing volunteer engagement; law‑firm volunteers a plus.
• Strong database and computer skills, with Salesforce experience preferred.
• Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Exceptional organizational, time‑management, and record‑keeping skills.
• High discretion in handling confidential information.
• Adaptability and proactive problem‑solving in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaboration spirit and willingness to apply trauma‑centered practices.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and demonstrate cultural sensitivity.

What we offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $115,000 to $125,000 annually.
• Hybrid work environment: one day per week in the office and up to four weeks of remote work annually.
• Open paid time off, paid holidays, and office closure from December 24 through January 1.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, telehealth, and mental‑health resources, with a 100% employer‑covered premium option.
• Retirement savings plan with up to a 6% employer match on 401(k) contributions.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness assistance for eligible federal loans.
• Paid family leave, bereavement leave, and additional unpaid leave options.
• Annual professional development stipend and access to trainings, conferences, and Practising Law Institute resources.