Temporary Supervising Attorney
Company: NYLAG
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description About NYLAG: Founded in 1990,
NYLAG is a leading civil legal services organization combatting
economic, racial, and social injustice by advocating for people
experiencing poverty or in crisis. Our services include
comprehensive, free civil legal services, financial empowerment,
impact litigation, policy advocacy, and community partnerships.
NYLAG exists because wealth should not determine who has access to
justice. We aim to disrupt systemic racism by serving individuals
and families whose legal and financial crises are often rooted in
racial inequality. NYLAG goes to where the need is, providing
services in more than 150 community sites (e.g. courts, hospitals,
libraries) and on our Mobile Legal Help Center. NYLAG’s staff of
over 400 impacted the lives of nearly 129,000 people last year. Job
description New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) seeks a highly
motivated Supervising Attorney for a full-time, temporary position.
The Supervising Attorney will lead a team of Staff Attorneys and
Paralegals primarily working on detained and non-detained removal
defense and post-order work. The job requires substantive knowledge
and experience working with removal defense, asylum-seeking
families and minors, the intersection of criminal and immigration
law, and overseeing the development and implementation of
programming and contract management. Candidates will have a
proactive ability to solve problems under time pressure, a strong
commitment to providing client-centered services for clients
experiencing trauma, and an ability to provide professional
development and support to a team of attorneys, paralegals, and
volunteers at various stages in their careers. The Supervisor will
work within the Immigrant Protection Unit at NYLAG as a part of the
unit leadership team assisting with the operations of the unit,
grant reporting, and development of the team and unit. The
Supervisor will report directly to the Director or Associate
Director of the Unit. Duties and Responsibilities The Supervisor’s
responsibilities will include: Provide supervision and subject
matter expertise on screening, issue-spotting and advising
prospective clients, inadmissibility and removability, asylum,
withholding of removal, and relief pursuant to the Convention
Against Torture, Special Immigrant Juvenile Visas, Cancellation of
Removal, and other relief available to detained and non-detained
immigrants in removal proceedings. Provide supervision and subject
matter expertise for post-removal order cases including Motions to
Reopen, Credible and Reasonable Fear proceedings, and substantive
appeals to the BIA. Manage assignment of cases and professional
development for supervisees. Represent a small number of
non-detained New York City residents, in removal proceedings before
EOIR, in appeals to the BIA, and limited federal litigation. Act as
a liaison to partner organizations and other external stakeholders
to coordinate programming and reporting. Track client cases,
progress of applications, and follow up for funding purposes.
Liaise with NYLAG Development team to compile data and report to
funders on relevant grants. Conduct internal and external trainings
for attorneys, paralegals, and other community advocates. Represent
NYLAG to our funders, collaborative partners, and other external
stakeholders including coordinating programming and reporting,
attending conferences and trainings, and sharing materials. Develop
and expand relationships with community-based organizations and
partners . Qualifications Required: J.D. and admission to New York
State Bar, preferred admission to Southern District of New York.
Fluency in Spanish. Minimum 5 years of experience working in
immigration law, including substantive experience representing
clients in removal defense and asylum matters. Preferred experience
working on detained cases. Ability to work in a collaborative
setting with other professionals. Demonstrated commitment to
working with immigrant communities and advancing racial and social
justice. Ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively,
manage multiple tasks, and creatively problem solve. Additionally:
Substantive experience with detained removal process, post-order
work, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. Excellent writing,
speaking, and analytical skills. Ability to communicate effectively
with clients, community organizations, attorneys, the judiciary and
the public. Ability to work in a collaborative setting with other
professionals. Experience working with survivors of trauma and the
intersection of criminal law and immigration law. Ability to work
collaboratively, communicate effectively, manage multiple tasks,
and creatively problem solve. Strong advocacy skills, including the
ability to develop creative legal arguments, and individualize case
strategies for clients with cases in varying legal postures.
Commitment to mentoring, teaching, and supporting staff with
varying levels of experience. NYLAG’s Commitment to Diversity and
Inclusion NYLAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
People of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants,
veterans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people, and
those with lived experiences in the communities we serve are
strongly encouraged to apply. Employment type: ? Temporary
Professional Level: ? Managerial Salary Range: NYLAG is a unionized
workplace, and salaries are set pursuant to a collective bargaining
agreement. The current salary range for this position is for a
yearly salary between $139,053$151,866, pro-rated for the period of
employment. Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life
insurance, long term disability, commuter benefits, flexible
spending accounts (FSA) for Medical and Dependent care. Application
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