Senior Staff Attorney
Quick answer
The New York Immigration Coalition is hiring a hybrid-based Senior Staff Attorney in New York State paying $109,273 per year to oversee legal services and manage a team of immigration legal support staff.
- Role
- Senior Staff Attorney
- Organization
- New York Immigration Coalition
- Location
- New York, NY (with travel across NY State)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $109,273/year
- Category
- Legal
The role
The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney to provide on-the-ground immigration legal services across New York State. This role involves supervising a team of four legal staff, managing both affirmative and defensive case files, and delivering limited-scope services through various legal clinics. The position requires a licensed attorney with significant experience in immigration law and staff supervision to support vulnerable immigrant populations.
What you'll do
- Coordinate and provide direct limited scope immigration legal services across NY State.
- Supervise and mentor a team of two paralegals and two legal assistants.
- Draft and review training materials for legal volunteers and partner organizations.
- Oversee data collection and reporting to track service trends and efficiency.
- Liaise with community-based organizations and external legal service providers.
What it takes
- Licensed attorney admitted to practice in New York.
- 5+ years of experience in affirmative and/or defensive immigration law.
- 3+ years of professional experience supervising legal staff.
- Demonstrated expertise in immigrant detention, survivor-based relief, or humanitarian relief.
- Bilingual skills in English and Spanish preferred.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Full benefit plan, unlimited paid time off after 90 days, commuter benefits, and a comprehensive retirement plan.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
This role is hybrid and involves extensive in-person field work across New York State; when not in the field, staff may be permitted one remote day per week.
What is the compensation for this role?
The salary for this position is fixed at $109,273 per year as part of the organization's transparent and equitable salary structure.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must be licensed to practice law in New York and possess at least five years of immigration legal experience plus three years of staff supervision experience.
How do I apply for this position?
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter through the NYIC Breezy portal provided in the job posting.
How to apply
Apply directly on New York Immigration Coalition's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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