Supervising Attorney, Immigration Law Unit – Federal Litigation Team Join to apply for the Supervising Attorney, Immigration Law Unit – Federal Litigation Team role at The Legal Aid Society Supervising Attorney, Immigration Law Unit – Federal Litigation Team 2 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Supervising Attorney, Immigration Law Unit – Federal Litigation Team role at The Legal Aid Society The Immigration Law Unit (ILU) in The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is a recognized leader in providing high-quality representation to non-citizens in all five boroughs of New York City and surrounding counties. Our staff of almost 100 attorneys, social workers, and paralegals across six different projects and initiatives works collaboratively to provide client-centered, interdisciplinary, and comprehensive legal services. The ILU is seeking a Supervising Attorney to work in its Federal Litigation team. The Supervising Attorney will supervise the representation of low-income clients before the U.S. District Courts and the U.S. Courts of Appeals to safeguard immigrants’ constitutional rights and ensure that immigration laws are accurately interpreted and fairly applied. The Supervising Attorney will work closely with colleagues to identify and engage in federal court interventions to address our clients’ needs, as well as manage affirmative and other litigation matters. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Develop, conduct, and supervise ILU staff with litigation before federal district courts and U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Second and Third Circuits, including habeas petitions, petitions for review, and Administrative Procedure Act actions Help manage class action lawsuits and other affirmative litigation on behalf of non-citizen New Yorkers Develop skills and knowledge of ILU staff on federal litigation matters through trainings and supervision Identify unsettled legal issues of significance to the Society’s non-citizen clients Collaborate with practitioners throughout the country to develop and participate in national litigation and law reform projects related to federal immigration policy Track case law developments related to immigration law and policy in the federal courts Work with pro bono counsel Assist in monitoring and maintaining a high standard of representation and client service Maintain a reasonable caseload Foster and encourage teamwork and communication Assist with the development and implementation of programs Assist with the funding for and reporting on programs Respond to client, community and staff concerns Provide individualized consultation to other Society staff Engage in policy advocacy Other duties as assigned Qualifications Required qualifications: Admission to New York State Bar. Must be eligible to immediately seek admission to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second and Third Circuits and U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York Minimum of five years of federal litigation or comparable litigation experience, preferably in immigration law Preferred qualifications: Admission to other federal district courts desirable. Knowledge of the intersection of immigration and criminal law preferred Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent research, writing, analytical, organizational and communication skills Interest in developing new approaches to federal litigation Ability to work with pro bono lawyers The candidate must be able to work independently as well as manage staff attorneys Experience in a wide variety of immigration legal matters, both affirmative and removal defense-related Demonstrated commitment and experience in public interest law and civil legal services Excellent oral and written advocacy skills Ability to work in a team setting including strong communication and follow-up skills Experience working in a fast-paced environment Ability to manage relationships and effectively communicate with ILU management team and other Civil Practice administrative staff Highly self-motivated and able to work independently Supervision Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to schedule, assign, and manage work and resolve problems as needed Ability to manage the work including assessment of work process and outcomes, gathering relevant information about the work, recommending alternatives, or elevate issues as needed Ability to clearly identify roles, responsibilities, delegate tasks and hold people accountable Ability to create and implement effective communication plans Ability to provide meaningful performance feedback for professional development including having difficult conversations and resolving sensitive employee issues Pursue continuous learning on forms of systemic oppression of marginalized identities and establish team norms and management practices using an equity mindset and informed by inclusive practices Organizational Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Commitment to Legal Aid Society’s mission to secure equal justice before the law for all New Yorkers Interpersonal and communication skills that enable healthy and productive working relationships Ability to perform duties with the highest regard for confidentiality, integrity, and respect Commitment to Legal Aid Society’s mission and values Physical, environment, travel, and other duties required: Mostly sedentary, significant time using a computer and monitor; communicating and meeting using video Salary And Benefits The salary range represents a good faith estimate of the range we expect to pay for this role. The actual salary offered may vary depending on many factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles. Salary Range: $99,444 - $163,507 The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more. Click here to read more about benefits. Higher Education and Loan Forgiveness The Legal Aid Society is a qualified employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This position allows an employee to take advantage of PSLF and other State and Federal loan forgiveness programs. Additionally, employees who are New York residents may be eligible for assistance from New York state to assist with loan repayments, depending on years of practice. To learn more, click the links below. studentaid.gov hesc.ny.gov/loan-forgiveness-programs
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