Managing Attorney
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is hiring a Senior Managing Attorney in New York, NY, to oversee immigration legal services, providing comprehensive legal consultations and other pro se filing assistance, with a compensation range of $95,000 - $109,000.
- Role
- Managing Attorney
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Location
- New York, NY
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $95,000 - $109,000
- Category
- Legal
The role
The Managing Attorney will oversee immigration legal services at IRC-NY, including the NY Pro Se Assistance Program and IRC’s longstanding immigration legal services program, providing comprehensive legal consultations and other pro se filing assistance to individuals in removal proceedings, and low-cost immigration legal services to refugees, immigrants, and other community members.
What you'll do
- Oversee legal strategy through daily direct supervision of a team of legal practitioners
- Develop and monitor intake procedures, case acceptance policies, and caseload targets and limits
- Provide direct legal representation to a limited caseload of clients before USCIS
- Actively co-facilitate and support grant opening, review, and closing meetings
- Ensure program data is collected consistently, managed appropriately, and reported timely
- Collaborate and work effectively with other IRC program areas
What it takes
- Law degree (JD or LLM) from an ABA-accredited U.S. institution and member in good standing of any state bar
- Minimum 5 to 7 years’ experience providing direct representation to refugees and other humanitarian migrants
- At least 2 years of experience providing supervision to attorneys and/or DOJ accredited representatives
- Experience managing and administering private and public grants
- Strong legal supervision skills and superb legal judgment
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits including medical, dental, vision, FSA, 403b retirement savings plans, disability & life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in New York, NY.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is $95,000 - $109,000.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a law degree, experience in direct representation, supervision, and grant management, and strong legal and communication skills.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by February 28, 2024, through the IRC's career portal.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee (IRC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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