Supervising Attorney

Summary: The Pro Bono Supervising Attorney is one of several attorneys in the Division’s pro bono 
program staff reporting to the Managing Attorney. Each Supervising Attorney administers and 
coordinates various pro bono program functions, including participation at community legal clinics; 
intake and assessment of cases for placement; engagement in matching process; and substantive 
mentorship and technical assistance for all cases under their supervision. The Supervising Attorney 
will be available to train, mentor, advise and supervise pro bono volunteer advocates including 
firm attorneys, general counsel, solo practitioners, law students, fellows, etc.; will supervise 
internal staff attorneys; and will maintain an internal caseload secondary to and dependent on 
supervision needs. The Supervising Attorney will also keep staff updated about changes in laws, 
procedures, and policies relevant to immigrants, and will assist in developing legal strategies to 
address emerging issues. Also includes, as appropriate and necessary, supervision of departmental 
legal staff, directed advocacy, program development, program representation with public and private 
stakeholders, limited teaching/speaking.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
• Supervise and coordinate pro bono volunteer advocates and staff attorneys through Division 
programming, including fellowships, internships, clinic programs, and individual placements. 
Supervision includes advising/training pro bono volunteer advocates on substantive family and 
immigration law and procedures; ensuring quality of legal work; ensuring case outcomes are met; and 
assisting with required reports and requests for information about program and funding proposals.
• Supervises and conducts client intake; evaluates matters for purposes of issue spotting and 
placement; supervises placement of matters with pro bono volunteer advocates; provides ongoing 
supervision to pro bono volunteer advocate depending on the nature of issue and on the client; 
develops and updates materials for legal trainings, case placements, etc.; and manages all case 
placements on referral net platform.
•  Maintain a sensible caseload, in light of and secondary to supervisory duties, that will include 
 advising   and  representing  individuals  facing  removal  proceedings  or  in  other  
immigration related applications.
• Develop strategies in response to emerging issues; meet regularly with pro bono program 
leadership to provide progress reports.
• Monitor the work of pro bono volunteers using CC case management systems, LawLogix, and periodic 
file review.
•   Develop and provide in-house and outreach training, presentations, and workshops, as directed.
•   Comply with program reporting requirements, such as maintaining and updating case lists and 
submitting
case narratives, and reporting to partners and stakeholders.

• As directed, represent CCCS at local committees, coalitions, and collaboratives; serve as a 
primary liaison with local elected and law enforcement representatives, with the aim of enhancing 
CCCS presence and voice.
•   Maintain and update electronic files in LawLogix and physical case files.

Qualifications
Education and/or experience required:
1.  Juris Doctor.
2.  Three (3) years of post-JD experience in immigration law

Skills, Licenses, and/or competencies required:
1.    Fluent in English, reading, writing and speaking.
2.   Admission to the New York State bar.

 

Preferred Skills and Competencies
1.   Bilingual or proficient in a 2nd language (Spanish strongly preferred)
2.  One (1) year supervisory experience in a legal setting

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
The position will require the lawyer to perform case work at CCCS’ main immigration office, other 
sites, and in immigration and family courts. The position requires willingness to travel throughout 
the Archdiocese. Days and hours of work are generally 9:00 AM to 5 PM Monday - Friday. Additional 
evening/weekend hours may
be required to meet court and/or program deadlines, clinical consultation days, or client needs.

 

Working conditions and physical demands required:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to 
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Travel at least 25% of the time using public transportation or vehicle, traverse city streets, 
occasionally ascend/descend stairs, and be exposed to outside weather conditions.
•    Remain stationary at a workstation, in court/meetings, and use a computer at least 75% of the 
time.
•    Remain stationary and/or ambulate to instruct and monitor during training and presentations.
•    Carry a laptop to offsite work locations.
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills.
•    Excellent organizational and computer skills.
•    Ability to work in a fast‐paced environment.
•    Ability and experience working with diverse individuals and communities.