Supervising Attorney - 2003038

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is seeking a Supervising Attorney to lead a clinical legal services program serving immigrant New Yorkers. The role oversees intake, Know-Your-Rights workshops, and limited-scope services while coordinating referrals and mentorship for a team of attorneys, paralegals, and staff.

The position emphasizes strategic leadership on litigation, policy issues, external representation, and ongoing staff development to protect the rights of

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate or LLM from an accredited law school is required.
• Bar admission to any U.S. state bar is required; NY Bar preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of post-JD experience in immigration law.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical legal services program for immigrant New Yorkers.
• Supervise attorneys, paralegals, law graduates, and staff providing immigration services.
• Advise on complex immigration, family court, asylum, SIJS, and removal defense matters.
• Monitor caseloads and ensure timely, high-quality representation.
• Lead staff training and develop protocols on legal developments and trends.
• Represent the program in external meetings and coalitions.
• Maintain records, reporting, and compliance with requirements.

Skills

Fluency in English

Legal analysis

Oral communication

Supervisory/mentoring

Case management

Microsoft Office

Education

Juris Doctorate

LLM (preferred)

Bar admission (US)

3+ years post-JD immigration law

Supervisory experience

Tools

Case management systems

Document management platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Supervising Attorney (Legal Clinics)

Location: 80 Maiden Lane, New York, NY

FLSA Status: Full Time, Exempt

Classification: Professional

Department: Immigrant and Refugee Services

Reports to: Managing Attorney

Supervisor Responsibilities: Yes__X___ No______

Salary Range: $95,000-$120,000

Summary

The Supervising Attorney will lead a clinical legal services program dedicated to expanding access to justice for unrepresented immigrant New Yorkers. This position is responsible for overseeing legal screening, pro se assistance, and limited-scope legal services designed to help individuals navigate complex immigration processes and better understand their legal rights and options. The Supervising Attorney will administer and coordinate key program functions, including community-based legal clinics, intake and case assessment, referrals for full representation, placement of limited-scope matters, and the delivery of high-quality pro-se services. The Supervising Attorney will supervise and mentor a team of attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff providing direct representation in complex immigration and related family court matters. The position is responsible for ensuring high-quality legal services, providing substantive legal guidance and case review, supporting staff development, and promoting consistent and effective advocacy across the team. The Supervising Attorney provides strategic leadership on litigation and policy issues affecting immigrant New Yorkers, serves as a representative of the program in external meetings, coalitions, and stakeholder engagements, and helps shape best practices that advance the rights and protections of noncitizen New Yorkers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Organize and oversee clinical legal services for immigrant New Yorkers, including intake clinics, pro se application workshops, Know-Your-Rights presentations, and other specialized programming in response to emergencies and changes in law and policy
• Supervise attorneys, paralegals, law graduates, and other legal staff providing immigration legal services to immigrant youth, including legal screenings, consultations, pro-se services and full legal representation.
• Advise staff on complex immigration, family court, asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), and removal defense matters, and support the development of effective litigation strategies
• Monitor caseloads, assign cases, and ensure timely and high-quality legal representation
• Maintain a limited caseload focused on complex or high-priority matters before EOIR, USCIS, state courts, federal courts, and asylum offices.
• Lead team meetings and provide training, technical assistance, and professional development opportunities for legal staff.
• Develop protocols, practice advisories, and guidance regarding legal developments, litigation trends, and emerging issues affecting immigrant New Yorkers.
• Represent the program at external meetings, coalitions, stakeholder convenings, trainings, and advocacy initiatives related to immigrant New Yorkers.
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping, reporting, data management, and compliance with agency, funder, and program requirements

Requirements

Qualifications

Education and/or Experiences

• A Juris Doctorate or LLM from an accredited law school is required.
• Admission to any U.S. state bar and qualified to practice federal immigration law is required. Admission to NY Bar is strongly preferred
• Three (3) years of post-JD experience in immigration law is required.
• At least one year of supervisory experience is preferred

Skills, Licenses, and/or Competencies

required:

• Fluency in English.
• Excellent legal analysis, writing, advocacy, and oral communication skills.
• Strong supervisory, leadership, team-building, and mentoring abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and guide staff through complex and rapidly evolving legal issues.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make strategic decisions in a fast-paced, mission-driven legal services environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, case management systems, and document management platforms.
• Flexibility to respond to program needs and shifting priorities

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are 9:00am to 5:00pm daily Monday through Friday. Additional hours may be required to meet court and program deadlines or client needs. This position follows our hybrid work policy with three days in-office and up to two days of remote work per week.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Remain stationary at a workstation and/or use a computer at least 70% of the time
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as but not limited to a computer, copy machine, fax, scanner, telephone, postage machine, and printer
• Ability to transport, lift, and file documents/supplies in cabinets
• Ability to transport, lift, and carry a laptop to work and to offsite work locations
• Travel using public transportation and traversing city streets. Occasionally ascend/descend stairs and be exposed to outside weather conditions

Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.