Supervising Attorney
Quick answer
NYLAG is hiring a full-time Supervising Attorney (NY-based) with a salary range of $123,277 - $147,223 to provide legal supervision and representation to immigrants.
- Role
- Supervising Attorney
- Organization
- NYLAG
- Location
- New York, NY
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $123,277 - $147,223
- Category
- Legal
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
NYLAG is seeking a Supervising Attorney for a full-time position to provide substantive supervision and legal strategies to a team of attorneys, maintain a limited caseload, and work on community outreach and representation.
What you'll do
- Provide substantive supervision to a team of attorneys
- Develop legal strategies for clients
- Maintain a limited individual caseload
- Work on community outreach and representation
- Train and support staff
- Attend conferences and share materials
What it takes
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited school
- Admission to a state bar; New York State bar preferred
- Minimum 5 years of legal immigration experience, at least 3 in removal defense
- Excellent oral and written advocacy skills
- Experience working with survivors of trauma
- Experience supervising or mentoring other advocates
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, long term disability, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for Medical and Dependent care
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
New York, NY
What is the compensation range?
$123,277 - $147,223
What are the key qualifications?
Juris Doctorate, 5+ years of legal immigration experience, excellent advocacy skills, trauma-informed advocacy experience
How do I apply?
Submit a resume and cover letter as one PDF.
How to apply
Apply directly on NYLAG's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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