Senior Immigration Pro Bono Lead & Mentor

Legal Services NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 103,330 - 169,852; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LSNYC benefits

Job summary

Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) seeks an Immigration Pro Bono Coordinating Attorney to mentor pro bono attorneys in detention and removal cases and to provide training and mentorship on cases in our longstanding pro bono immigration work: LGBTQ+ asylum, VAWA Self-Petition, U visa, SIJS, adjustment of status, and naturalizations.

Reporting to the Pro Bono Director and working with paralegals, the ideal candidate will expand pro bono clinics, coordinate case placements, maintain databases, oversee

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and NY Bar admission.
• At least 5 years of experience as an immigration attorney.
• Experience with removal defense (including asylum and VAWA cancellation), bond hearings, and detained docket matters.
• Experience with federal litigation, including drafting court briefs and motions, and habeas corpus petitions.
• Track record of coordinating a high volume of clients and/or volunteers.
• Collaborative mindset and team player.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal support for pro bono immigration matters, including removal proceedings, habeas petitions, affirmative asylum, VAWA, U visa, SIJS, adjustment of status, and naturalization.
• Administer frequent (primarily virtual) pro bono clinics with law firms.
• Conduct regular trainings for pro bono attorneys and other volunteers.
• Develop and improve training materials for pro bono attorneys.
• Coordinate first and second-level screening of prospective clients.
• Draft case descriptions to pitch to pro bono attorneys.
• Coordinate with volunteers to place and follow up on cases.
• Research and assist with outreach and policy updates to law firms and corporations.
• Assist with program evaluation and development of new immigration pro bono programs.
• Participate in and assist with pro bono events.
• Maintain databases and case tracking, with support from other pro bono team members.
• Oversee regular reporting to the key funder for this position.
• Maintain a small direct representation caseload.

Skills

Immigration law

Removal defense

Federal litigation

Asylum & VAWA

Client coordination

Communication

Organization

Team leadership

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) seeks an Immigration Pro Bono Coordinating Attorney to mentor pro bono attorneys in detention and removal cases and to provide training and mentorship on cases in our longstanding pro bono immigration work: LGBTQ+ asylum, VAWA Self-Petition, U visa, SIJS, adjustment of status, and naturalizations.

Reporting to the Pro Bono Director and working with paralegals, the ideal candidate will expand pro bono clinics, coordinate case placements, maintain databases, oversee