Temporary Staff Attorney

Safe Passage Project

. Provide direct representation to Safe Passage Project clients .

Posted 10/30/2026contractNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $85,615 - $99,806 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 pro bono attorneys while effectively communicating across diverse cultures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

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Hard Skills

Family LawImmigration LawLegal RepresentationCase ReportingLegal Screenings

Soft Skills

Excellent Written SkillsAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management SkillsCollaborative Teamwork

Industry Keywords

AsylumSpecial Immigrant Juvenile StatusVulnerable PopulationsDiversity SensitivityInterdisciplinary Team

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. degree and admission to a state bar (required)
Admission to the New York State Bar (preferred)
At least two (2) years of family law or immigration law experience
Excellent written, analytical, oral, organizational, and time management skills
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment
Fluency in Spanish
An understanding of how to work with vulnerable populations using trauma-centered practices or willingness to learn and incorporate such practices in your work
A demonstrated 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
A commitment to the work of Safe Passage Project and readiness to grow and learn with the Safe Passage Project team
Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit
Must be able to work from the NYC office one day per week as part of the hybrid work environment

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 our 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 to support employees and covered family members in navigating care and insurance
Retirement savings plan: up to a 6 percent employer match on 401(k) contributions
Pre-tax benefit options, including commuter and health accounts
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Safe Passage Project is a qualified employer under the federal PSLF program. Staff with eligible federal loans may qualify for loan forgiveness after 120 qualifying payments, and we can provide employment verification and required documentation to support the process
12 weeks of Paid Family Leave for eligible employees
Additional unpaid leave options in alignment with organizational policies
Paid holidays throughout the year
Bereavement leave
Annual professional development stipend
Access to trainings, conferences, and skill-building opportunities
Access to Practising Law Institute (PLI) resources and training for ongoing legal education and professional development