Staff Attorney

Safe Passage Project

. Provide direct representation to Safe Passage Project clients in immigration and related proceedings .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeFarmingdale • New York • United StatesLead💰 $76,232 - $94,877 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in immigration law and family law, with a strong commitment to representing vulnerable populations. Proficient in mentoring and supervising legal professionals while effectively managing case statistics and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

J.D. DegreeAdmission To New York State BarImmigration Law ExperienceFluency In SpanishTrauma-Centered Practices

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Hard Skills

Immigration Relief RepresentationAsylum Case ManagementFamily Court ProceedingsLegal Screening OrganizationCase Reporting Statistics

Soft Skills

Excellent Written SkillsAnalytical SkillsOral Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management Skills

Industry Keywords

Vulnerable PopulationsDiversity SensitivityInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationPro Bono SupervisionCultural Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct representation to Safe Passage Project clients in immigration and related proceedings
Represent children in cases involving asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, and other forms of immigration relief
Supervise and mentor pro bono attorneys through Family Court and Immigration Court proceedings and representation at the Asylum Office
Screen immigrant children
Assist with organizing Safe Passage Project legal screenings
Provide detailed reporting statistics on each case mentored and directly represented

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. degree and admission to a state bar (required)
Admission to the New York State Bar (preferred)
Two years of family law or immigration law experience (preferred)
Excellent written, analytical, oral, organizational, and time management skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively on an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment
Fluency in Spanish
Understanding of how to work with vulnerable populations using trauma-centered practices, or willingness to learn and incorporate such practices
Ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures
Sensitivity to and knowledge of dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, and socioeconomic status
Commitment to Safe Passage Project’s work and readiness to grow and learn with the team
Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work environment; staff currently work from the office one day per week
Flexible work schedules to support work-life balance
Open Paid Time Off
Additional Work From Home time: up to 4 weeks annually
Office closure: December 24 through January 1, in addition to Paid Holidays
Home office stipend
Technology and equipment support for remote and hybrid work
Medical plans, including an option with 100 percent employer-covered premiums
Dental and vision plans and access to telehealth services
Mental health and wellness resources through health plans
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
Commuter benefits for transit and parking
Health Advocate services
Retirement savings plan with up to a 6 percent employer match on 401(k) contributions
Pre-tax benefit options, including commuter and health accounts
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility and employment verification support
12 weeks of Paid Family Leave for eligible employees
Additional unpaid leave options
Paid holidays throughout the year
Bereavement leave
Annual professional development stipend
Access to trainings, conferences, and skill-building opportunities
Access to Practising Law Institute resources and training for ongoing legal education and professional development