Managing Attorney

Community Resource Center (CRC); United States; Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match (3%)

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship and collaborative team

Job summary

Community Resource Center (CRC) is seeking a Managing Attorney in New York to lead its immigration legal services program. The role supervises a diverse legal team, manages casework, and ensures high-quality representation with compliance to DOJ and NY rules.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, an annual salary of $115,000–$140,000, and opportunities for professional development within a mission-driven organization serving immigrant communities.

Qualifications

• J.D. required and active bar admission in New York.
• Minimum five years of direct immigration law experience (affirmative and removal defense).
• Two or more years supervising or mentoring attorneys, accredited reps, or paralegals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise staff attorneys, DOJ Accredited Representatives, and paralegals.
• Oversee casework, timelines, and filing standards; review briefs and motions.
• Develop procedures for intake, screening, and client communication.
• Represent clients in immigration matters before USCIS, EOIR, and BIA; handle SIJS and family-based petitions.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Cross-cultural communication

Case management

Attention to deadlines

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Admission to practice law in New York State

Tools

Docketwise

NYSCEF

EOIR ECAS

Job description

Community Resource Center (CRC) Managing Attorney – Earn $115,000–$140,000 Annually.

Job Type: Full-Time Employment. Category: Exempt, Benefits Eligible. Location: New York, USA. Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Remote and In-Office Flexibility). Salary: $115,000–$140,000 per year. Experience Required: At least 5 years of immigration law practice. Application Deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

About the Organization

The Community Resource Center (CRC) is dedicated to empowering immigrant and low-income families by connecting them with essential resources, advocacy, and support services. Its work focuses on helping individuals and families become self-reliant and build stable, thriving lives within their communities. CRC is seeking an experienced Managing Attorney to lead its immigration legal services programme. The successful candidate will oversee the legal team, supervise casework, maintain high standards of legal representation, and provide direct immigration services to clients. This is a leadership position within a multidisciplinary environment that emphasizes community empowerment, accessible legal assistance, and holistic support for immigrant families.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership and Team Supervision
   • Supervising staff attorneys, DOJ Accredited Representatives, immigration paralegals, and legal assistants.
   • Assigning cases and reviewing legal files to ensure quality and progress.
   • Reviewing and approving applications, legal briefs, motions, and court submissions before filing.
   • Establishing case management procedures, legal timelines, and filing standards.
   • Monitoring caseloads through weekly reports, deadline calendars, and the Docketwise case management system.
   • Training and mentoring newly admitted attorneys, accredited representatives, volunteers, and pro bono legal professionals.
   • Ensuring compliance with DOJ Recognition and Accreditation requirements, New York professional conduct rules, and organizational policies.
   • Preparing programme reports and supporting grant reporting and funder relationships.
   • Developing and updating client intake, screening, case acceptance, and communication procedures.
2. Immigration Legal Representation
   • Maintaining an active caseload involving immigration applications and court proceedings.
   • Representing clients in affirmative immigration matters before US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), handling adjustment of status, naturalization, family-based petitions, U visas, T visas, and VAWA self-petitions.
   • Managing affirmative asylum applications, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) petitions, DACA matters, employment authorization, and hardship waivers.
   • Preparing responses to Requests for Evidence and Notices of Intent to Deny.
   • Representing clients in removal and bond proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR).
   • Preparing and litigating bond motions and applications for relief from removal, including asylum, withholding of removal, Convention Against Torture protection, and cancellation of removal.
   • Drafting prehearing briefs and motions to terminate, reopen, or continue proceedings.
   • Handling appeals and emergency filings before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
   • Negotiating with the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement on client matters.
   • Conducting client intakes, eligibility assessments, and legal screenings.
   • Preparing clients and witnesses for immigration interviews and court appearances.
   • Monitoring changes in immigration legislation, regulations, and policies and sharing relevant updates with the legal team.
3. Family Court and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)
   • Representing children and proposed guardians in Article 6 guardianship proceedings.
   • Preparing motions seeking SIJS special findings.
   • Reviewing and supervising complete court filing packages, including petitions, supporting forms, affidavits, translation affirmations, proposed orders, and service documents.
   • Filing documents through the New York State Courts Electronic Filing System (NYSCEF).
   • Coordinating with court staff and Court Attorney Referees on scheduling and outstanding filing requirements.
   • Collecting and reviewing supporting evidence, including school, medical, and police records.
   • Monitoring age-related deadlines and ensuring timely filing of SIJS petitions with USCIS after special findings orders are issued.
4. Community Engagement and Programme Development
   • Leading and presenting Know Your Rights workshops and immigration legal clinics.
   • Participating in consulate events and community education programmes.
   • Collaborating with other CRC departments to provide comprehensive services to clients.
   • Representing the organization in legal networks, community coalitions, and partner organizations.
   • Maintaining referral relationships with private immigration attorneys.
   • Recruiting and coordinating volunteer and pro bono attorneys.
   • Supporting community members through accessible immigration information and legal advocacy.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Admission to practice law in New York State and membership in good standing.
• At least five years of direct immigration law experience, covering both affirmative immigration applications and removal defense.
• At least two years of experience supervising, training, or mentoring attorneys, DOJ Accredited Representatives, paralegals, or legal volunteers.
• Strong knowledge of immigration law and the ability to develop effective legal strategies.
• Experience managing complex cases and meeting strict legal deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and case management abilities.
• Strong cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional judgment, initiative, and the ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with legal case management platforms, particularly Docketwise, NYSCEF, and EOIR ECAS.
• Experience with New York Family Court guardianship proceedings and SIJS special findings practice is strongly preferred.
• Spanish-speaking attorneys are also preferred, although Spanish proficiency is not mandatory.
• Applicants must be admitted to practice law in New York State and have at least five years of direct immigration law experience to meet the stated essential qualifications.

Salary and Benefits

The position offers an annual salary ranging from $115,000 to $140,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

• 100% employer-paid medical and dental health coverage.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Retirement savings through a 401(k) plan with a 3% employer match.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive, family-friendly, and mission-driven working environment.
• Ongoing mentorship and a collaborative team structure.

Work Arrangement

This is a full-time, exempt position with benefits eligibility. The organization offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing flexibility between remote work and working from its office. The successful candidate will join a supportive legal team working across immigration services, community advocacy, and family support programmes.

Application Deadline: There is no fixed closing date specified. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.