Immigration Supervising Attorney – Temporary

AttorneyAttorneyFull TimeRemoteTeam 201-500Since 1997H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

New York

Posted

144 days ago

Salary

$111.4K - $144.3K / year

3 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Represent a reduced number of noncitizens on complex immigration matters • Collaborate with colleagues and external partners in developing and implementing defense strategies • Conference cases with attorney supervisees on a weekly basis • Review and provide substantive feedback on supervisees’ written work • Assist supervisees with preparation for individual hearings • Monitor supervisee caseloads to ensure equitable distribution of work • Oversee entries into case management system • Monitor and provide guidance to staff attorneys regarding docket management • Formally conduct annual performance evaluations of attorneys and advocates • Attend immigration practice leadership team meetings • Collaborate with practice directors and other supervisors to meet practice goals • Represent the practice at cross-practice and external meetings • Train and mentor interns

Job Requirements

  • At least three (3) years of immigration law experience, preferably in a criminal-immigration practice
  • License to practice law in the United States
  • Commitment to directly defending people with limited financial resources
  • Passion for holistic, client-centered representation
  • Experience working in and with immigrant and/or low-income communities
  • Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate
  • Ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively
  • Commitment to fierce advocacy
  • Strong research, writing and courtroom advocacy skills
  • Effective communication, interpersonal and active listening skills
  • Strong legal analytical skills
  • Supervisory and mentoring skills

Benefits

  • medical, dental and vision coverage
  • 403(b) plan with employer contribution
  • generous vacation, sick leave, and parental leave policy

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