Supervising Attorney - 2003101

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits? (not specified)

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York is seeking a Supervising Attorney (ICARE) to lead a team delivering high-quality immigration legal services to immigrant youth, including those in ORR custody. You will supervise attorneys and staff, shape litigation strategies, and represent the program in external coalitions while maintaining a focused caseload on complex matters.

The role requires a JD/LLM, NY Bar admission, and at least three years in immigration law, with prior supervisory

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate or LLM from an accredited law school is required.
• Admission to NY Bar is required.
• Three (3) years of post-JD experience in immigration law is required.
• At least one year of supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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 youth.
• Represent the program at external meetings, coalitions, stakeholder convenings, trainings, and advocacy initiatives related to immigrant youth and unaccompanied children.
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping, reporting, data management, and compliance with agency, funder, and program requirements

Skills

Fluent English

Legal analysis

Legal writing

Advocacy

Oral communication

Supervisory leadership

Mentoring

Multitasking

Judgment

MS Office

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD) or LLM

NY Bar admission

3+ years immigration law experience

Supervisory experience (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Document management platforms

Job description

Job Title: Supervising Attorney (ICARE)

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 leads a team providing high-quality legal representation and advocacy to immigrant youth, including children currently or formerly in Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) custody. This position supervises attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff handling complex immigration and related family court matters, ensuring the delivery of child-centered, trauma-informed, and legally rigorous services.

The Supervising Attorney provides strategic leadership on litigation and policy issues affecting immigrant youth, 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 vulnerable children. The position maintains a limited caseload focused on complex matters and supports staff in navigating emerging legal developments, litigation strategies, and case challenges.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

• 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 youth.
• Represent the program at external meetings, coalitions, stakeholder convenings, trainings, and advocacy initiatives related to immigrant youth and unaccompanied children.
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping, reporting, data management, and compliance with agency, funder, and program requirements

Education and/or Experiences

• A Juris Doctorate or LLM from an accredited law school is required.
• Admission to NY Bar is required
• 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.