Temporary Managing Attorney - Remote

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 Supervising 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 Supervising Attorney will supervise a team of attorneys and a paralegal in providing legal representation in immigration and other related proceedings, including cases involving asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, and other forms of immigration relief. Supervising Attorney will also directly represent minors in their immigration cases and will mentor pro bono attorneys doing similar work.
This opportunity will be based in our New York City office.
Supervise and manage a team of attorneys and a paralegal representing minors in removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Asylum Office, USCIS, and Family Courts
Directly represent minors and mentor pro bono attorneys representing minors in similar proceedings
Collaborate with legal management in the analysis and creation of legal strategies
Prepare trainings and materials to present at Safe Passage Project trainings
Four (4) or more years of immigration law experience
Experience managing volunteer engagement; working with law firm volunteers is a plus
Strong database and computer skills (experience with Salesforce preferred)
Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
A high level of discretion in handling confidential information
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 a readiness to grow and learn with the Safe Passage Project team
Safe Passage Project offers a competitive salary in the range of $115,000 - $125,000 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. Additional unpaid leave options in alignment with organizational policies

• Paid holidays throughout the year
• Access to trainings, conferences, and skill-building opportunities

Access to Practicing 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 Farmingdale, NY (near LIRR).
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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