Temporary Supervising Attorney, Pro Bono Partnerships

About Safe Passage Project
Safe Passage Project (SPP) is a highly focused nonprofit immigration legal services organization that provides free lawyers to immigrant children facing deportation. Founded in 2013, SPP has grown to include 50+ employees, two offices, and an annual budget of over $6 million. It manages over 1,400 open cases a year.

To date, SPP has supported more than 3,000 young people in NYC and Long Island. The New York Immigration Courts, some of the busiest immigration courts in the US, have more than 15,000 juveniles on their dockets, many of whom are fleeing trauma in their countries of origin such as gang violence and recruitment, abuse, and sexual assault. Immigrant children are not afforded free legal representation by the government, regardless of their age. As a result, more than half of immigrant children in immigration proceedings must go to court without the aid of a lawyer. Among unaccompanied children with legal representation, immigration court data shows that 90% are allowed to remain in the United States, whereas less than 15% of unrepresented children are allowed to stay. This is where Safe Passage Project steps in, both through providing immigrant youth with direct representation by staff attorneys and through a robust network of pro bono attorneys who SPP attorneys train, mentor, and supervise.

About the Role
Safe Passage Project is looking for a Temporary Supervising Attorney for Pro Bono Partnerships to join our team for 5 months. Reporting to the Legal Director, the Supervising Attorney for Pro Bono Partnerships will have the following responsibilities:

• Manage and foster relationships with pro bono partners at law firms and corporations
• Lead the recruitment, vetting, training, and mentorship of pro bono volunteers
• Provide support to Safe Passage Project staff in mentoring pro bono volunteers
• Supervise a Program Associate

The responsibilities listed above will be in addition to the staff member’s current responsibilities. This opportunity will be based in our New York City Office.

Qualifications
The strongest candidates for this position will have most, though likely not all, of the following qualifications and characteristics:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar
• Four (4) or more years of experience as an attorney, including three (3) or more years of
• experience in immigration law;
• Experience managing volunteer engagement; working with law firm volunteers is a plus
• Strong database and computer skills (experience with Salesforce preferred)
• Demonstrated experience maintaining multifaceted relationships with various stakeholders
• Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and record-keeping skills
• A high level of discretion in handling confidential information
• Proven adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with proactive problem-solving skills
• A spirit for collaboration and an understanding of how to work with vulnerable populations using trauma-centered practices or willingness to learn and incorporate such practices in your work.
• A demonstrated ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures, as well as sensitivity to and knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, and socioeconomic status
• A commitment to Safe Passage Project's mission and desire to make a difference in children's lives

Compensation and Benefits
Safe Passage Project offers a competitive salary in the range of $90,000 - $115,000 annually and offers the following benefits:

• A hybrid work environment
• Open Paid Time Off
• Medical plans (which includes 1 plan that has 100% premium coverage).
• Dental plans, Vision plans, and telehealth services.
• An employer-sponsored retirement savings plan- we provide up to 6% employer match of your 401(k) contributions
• Leave of Absence Programs
• 12 weeks of Paid Family Leave along with Unpaid Leave of Absence
• Short-term disability (STD) & Long-term disability (LTD) Coverage
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and Health savings accounts (HSA)
• Commuter benefits (Transit & Parking)
• Voluntary Life Insurance plan
• Health Advocate to aid employees and their covered family members in navigating healthcare and insurance-related issues
• Higher Education and Loan Forgiveness: Safe Passage Project is a qualified employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Pet Health Insurance
• Yearly Professional Development Stipend
• Time off from December 24th to January 1st
• Home Office Stipend
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible work schedule

The team works on a beautiful campus at a terrific office location in Tribeca. Safe Passage Project is proud to have a top-down, bottom-up commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Safe Passage Project is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, LGBTQ people, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information on Safe Passage Project, please visit www.safepassageproject.org.