Description:
About the role:Safe Passage Project is looking for a Temporary Managing Attorney to work with us from August 2026 through January 2027. The Temporary Managing Attorney, NYC will be joining a group of exceptional public interest attorneys to directly impact the lives of immigrant children looking for safety and security in the U.S. The Temporary Managing Attorney will lead and oversee Safe Passage Project's New York City-based legal team, managing a team of attorneys and paralegals that provides legal representation to children in immigration and other related proceedings, including cases involving asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, and other forms of immigration relief. The Temporary Managing Attorney, NYC participates in the leadership of Safe Passage Project and reports to the Legal Director.
This opportunity will be based in our New York City office.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead a team of attorneys and paralegals working out of Safe Passage Project's New York City office to represent minors in removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), USCIS, and Family Court;
- Directly manage a team of NYC-based supervising attorneys and paralegals, conducting regular check-ins, case reviews, and performance evaluations;
- Carry a caseload directly representing minors in their immigration cases and mentoring pro bono attorneys who represent minors in their immigration cases;
- Work closely with the senior legal management team and the Executive Director in the analysis and creation of legal strategies, as well as organizational policies and strategies for Safe Passage Project staff;
- Collaborate with other Safe Passage Project departments on specific projects and initiatives.
- J.D. degree and admission to the New York State Bar
- Six (6) or more years of immigration law experience, with at least three (3) years of experience supervising other attorneys and support staff
- Strong database and computer skills (experience with Salesforce preferred)
- Excellent multitasking and project management abilities, with a proven track record of handling complex projects efficiently
- 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 being a team player
- 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 the work of Safe Passage Project and a readiness to grow and learn with the Safe Passage Project team
- Fluency in Spanish is a plus but not required.