Remote Staff Attorney

About Safe Passage Project

Safe Passage Project (SPP) is a highly-focused nonprofit immigration legal services organization that provides free lawyers to immigrant children facing deportation. It manages over 1,600 open cases a year.

To date, SPP has supported more than 3,000 young people in NYC and Long Island. The New York Immigration Courts, some of the busiest immigration courts in the U.have more than 15,000 juveniles on their dockets, many of whom are fleeing trauma in their countries of origin such as gang violence and recruitment, abuse, and sexual assault. Immigrant children are not afforded free legal representation by the government, regardless of their age. As a result, more than half of immigrant children in immigration proceedings must go to court without the aid of a lawyer. Among unaccompanied children with legal representation, immigration court data shows that 90% are allowed to remain in the United States, whereas only 15% of unrepresented children are allowed to stay. This is where Safe Passage Project steps in, both through providing immigrant youth with direct representation by staff attorneys and through a robust network of pro bono attorneys who SPP attorneys train, mentor, and supervise.

The Staff Attorney will be joining a group of exceptional public interest attorneys to directly impact the lives of immigrant children looking for safety and security. The Staff Attorney will directly represent children in immigration and other related proceedings, including cases involving asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, and other forms of immigration relief. The Staff Attorney will also guide pro bono attorneys through Family Court and Immigration Court proceedings, and through representation at the Asylum Office. This position will be based in our NYC office.

Provide direct representation to Safe Passage Project clients

Supervise and mentor pro bono attorneys with the Safe Passage Project

Screen immigrant children and assist in the organization of the Safe Passage Project’s legal screenings

Two (2) years of family law or immigration law experience

Fluency in Spanish

A demonstrated ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures, as well as sensitivity to and knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, and socioeconomic status

A commitment to the work of Safe Passage Project and readiness to grow and learn with the Safe Passage Project team

Safe Passage Project offers a competitive salary in the range of $85,614.91 - $99,806.29 annually, along with a comprehensive and mission-aligned benefits package that includes:

Hybrid work environment: Staff currently work from the office one day per week

Flexible work schedules to support work-life balance

Additional Work From Home time: up to 4 weeks annually

Office closure: December 24 through January 1 (in addition to Paid Holidays)

Home office stipend

Technology and equipment support for remote and hybrid work

Medical plans, including an option with 100 percent employer-covered premiums

Dental and vision plans and access to telehealth services

Mental health and wellness resources through our health plans

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts

Health Advocate services to support employees and covered family members in navigating care and insurance

Financial and Retirement

Retirement savings plan: up to a 6 percent employer match on 401(k) contributions

Pre-tax benefit options, including commuter and health accounts

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Safe Passage Project is a qualified employer under the federal PSLF program. Staff with eligible federal loans may qualify for loan forgiveness after 120 qualifying payments, and we can provide employment verification and required documentation to support the process

Additional unpaid leave options in alignment with organizational policies

Paid holidays throughout the year

Access to trainings, conferences, and skill-building opportunities

Access to Practising Law Institute (PLI) resources and training for ongoing legal education and professional development

The team works on a beautiful campus at a terrific office location in Tribeca, and in our Long Island office in Nassau County, NY (near LIRR).

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit. We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas or permits.

Safe Passage Project is an equal‑opportunity employer. Women, people of color, LGBTQ people, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information on Safe Passage Project, please visit

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