Senior Immigration Attorney & Clinic Lead

NYLAG; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Life insurance

Long term disability

Commuter benefits

FSA for Medical/Dependent care

Job summary

NYLAG seeks a Supervising Immigration Attorney to lead staff attorneys and paralegals in hospital-based immigration clinics as part of LegalHealth. The role oversees casework, develops strategies, and ensures alignment with grants and reporting requirements.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in immigration law, strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to public interest law. NYLAG supports a hybrid work model and a diverse, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of immigration law experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest law.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a group of staff attorneys and paralegals staffing hospital-based clinics.
• Supervise casework, develop legal strategies, and manage program grants.
• Coordinate professional development and team coverage across LegalHealth.

Skills

Immigration law

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Spanish (plus)

Education

New York State Bar Admission

Job description

NYLAG seeks a Supervising Immigration Attorney to lead staff attorneys and paralegals in hospital-based immigration clinics as part of LegalHealth. The role oversees casework, develops strategies, and ensures alignment with grants and reporting requirements.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in immigration law, strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to public interest law. NYLAG supports a hybrid work model and a diverse, inclusive environment.