Civil Practice Supervising Attorney

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Civil Practice Supervising Attorney

The candidate will join the citywide Immigration Law Unit to assist in coordinating and supervising the Unit's New York Immigrant Family Unity Project (NYIFUP), the first universal representation program in the country for individuals detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and facing the prospect of removal. Will work closely with the Attorney- in-Charge, the Deputy Attorney-in-Charge, and other Supervising Attorneys to train, supervise, and mentor staff. The Supervising Attorneys will participate in Practice-wide management discussions and decision making. Assist in coordinating and supervising the Unit's New York Immigrant Family Unity Project (NYIFUP). Assist in the direct supervision and mentoring of staff attorneys, paralegals and volunteers working with detained and non-detained immigrants in removal proceedings. Assist in monitoring and maintaining a high standard of representation and client service. Maintain a reasonable caseload. Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy and supervise implementation of legal strategies. Foster and encourage teamwork and communication. Develop skills and knowledge of staff members. Provide oversight of a weekly detention hotline staffed by volunteer attorneys. Assist with the development and implementation of programs. Assist with the funding for and reporting on programs. Respond to client, community and staff concerns. Must have Admission to New York State Bar. Should preferably have 5+ years of immigration legal practice. Comprehensive knowledge of immigration law is needed. Knowledge of the intersection of immigration and criminal law preferred. Experience litigating cases in immigration court and before the BIA is essential. Experience representing detained immigrants in removal proceedings are needed. Demonstrated commitment to and experience in public interest law and civil legal services are must. Should have experience supervising and mentoring others. Excellent writing, analytical and organizational skills are required. Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable.

Additional Information

Ref: 18-311. Send resume and cover letter

Company info

Legal Aid Society of New York
199 Water Street
New York
New York
United States 10038
Website : http://www.legal-aid.org