The Door - A Center of Alternatives
Supervising Attorney - Detained Minors Project
The Door - A Center of Alternatives, New York, New York, us, 10261
Supervising Attorney - Detained Minors Project
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The Door - A Center of Alternatives The Door is an unparalleled model for youth development, offering a comprehensive range of integrated services within a single site for nearly nine thousand New York City youth each year. Our mission is to empower young adults to reach their full potential by providing comprehensive youth development services in a diverse and caring environment. At The Door, youth can access health care and education, mental health counseling and crisis assistance, legal assistance, college preparation services, career development, housing supports, arts, sports and recreational activities, and nutritious meals – all for free and under one roof. By providing participants with our suite of integrated services, we seek to provide any motivated young person with the tools, resources, and opportunities needed to successfully transition to adulthood.
The Door’s Legal Services Center advances the rights of youth by providing direct legal services in areas such as immigration, public benefits, family law, and housing. Situated within the larger Door community, the Center addresses legal problems in a holistic and client-driven manner. The Supervising Attorney will focus on the Center’s immigration practice and will work with minors who are detained in ORR shelters.
Responsibilities
Represent young people ages 12 – 21 in immigration matters such as SIJS (Special Immigrant Juvenile Status), asylum, U Visas, T Visas, and before family and immigration court. Supervise junior attorneys, fellows, paralegals, social workers, and administrative assistants: Observe client interactions and court work, review written work; appear with and support junior attorneys in court. Supervise paralegals and social workers in intakes and client meetings and case management tasks. Train employees in grant compliance, case management, and office procedures. Facilitate internal and external referrals to education, health care, and other services. Lead initiatives advancing the legal rights of youth and facilitate opportunities for youth engagement. Assist with legal education efforts, including planning and providing workshops, producing legal education materials, and conducting outreach to social service and community-based organizations. Document and report service delivery to ensure compliance with funding requirements. Represent The Door before courts, agencies, local coalitions, and other external stakeholders. Other responsibilities as assigned by Managing Attorney and/or Director.
Qualifications And Requirements
J.D. degree and admission to New York State Bar. At least 3 years of experience in immigration law, including removal defense, SIJS, asylum, U and T visas, or comparable field. Interest in a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of young people. Creative thinker with superior communication skills. Excellent organizational skills, time management and record keeping skills, including the ability to work independently, assess priorities, take initiative, handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and to effectively interact with young people, management, and program staff. Supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge of and ability to apply positive youth development principles to working with young people. Professional proficiency in Spanish is required.
Work Schedule:
Full time, Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week
Please submit cover letter with resume when applying.
COVID -19 POLICY
The Door follows the CDC and NYS recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Door requires all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have a qualified exemption.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization.
We are an equal opportunity employer for
all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Seniority level
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The Door - A Center of Alternatives The Door is an unparalleled model for youth development, offering a comprehensive range of integrated services within a single site for nearly nine thousand New York City youth each year. Our mission is to empower young adults to reach their full potential by providing comprehensive youth development services in a diverse and caring environment. At The Door, youth can access health care and education, mental health counseling and crisis assistance, legal assistance, college preparation services, career development, housing supports, arts, sports and recreational activities, and nutritious meals – all for free and under one roof. By providing participants with our suite of integrated services, we seek to provide any motivated young person with the tools, resources, and opportunities needed to successfully transition to adulthood.
The Door’s Legal Services Center advances the rights of youth by providing direct legal services in areas such as immigration, public benefits, family law, and housing. Situated within the larger Door community, the Center addresses legal problems in a holistic and client-driven manner. The Supervising Attorney will focus on the Center’s immigration practice and will work with minors who are detained in ORR shelters.
Responsibilities
Represent young people ages 12 – 21 in immigration matters such as SIJS (Special Immigrant Juvenile Status), asylum, U Visas, T Visas, and before family and immigration court. Supervise junior attorneys, fellows, paralegals, social workers, and administrative assistants: Observe client interactions and court work, review written work; appear with and support junior attorneys in court. Supervise paralegals and social workers in intakes and client meetings and case management tasks. Train employees in grant compliance, case management, and office procedures. Facilitate internal and external referrals to education, health care, and other services. Lead initiatives advancing the legal rights of youth and facilitate opportunities for youth engagement. Assist with legal education efforts, including planning and providing workshops, producing legal education materials, and conducting outreach to social service and community-based organizations. Document and report service delivery to ensure compliance with funding requirements. Represent The Door before courts, agencies, local coalitions, and other external stakeholders. Other responsibilities as assigned by Managing Attorney and/or Director.
Qualifications And Requirements
J.D. degree and admission to New York State Bar. At least 3 years of experience in immigration law, including removal defense, SIJS, asylum, U and T visas, or comparable field. Interest in a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of young people. Creative thinker with superior communication skills. Excellent organizational skills, time management and record keeping skills, including the ability to work independently, assess priorities, take initiative, handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and to effectively interact with young people, management, and program staff. Supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge of and ability to apply positive youth development principles to working with young people. Professional proficiency in Spanish is required.
Work Schedule:
Full time, Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week
Please submit cover letter with resume when applying.
COVID -19 POLICY
The Door follows the CDC and NYS recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Door requires all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have a qualified exemption.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization.
We are an equal opportunity employer for
all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Legal Industries Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Door - A Center of Alternatives by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Supervising Attorney” roles.
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