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The Program Director provides supervision and strategic oversight to staff attorneys handling immigration and domestic violence matters. This role focuses on ensuring high-quality legal representation, supporting professional development, maintaining compliance, and advancing program growth and performance.
Job Responsibility:
Supervise and mentor staff attorneys and paralegals, providing regular case review, feedback, and strategic guidance
Ensure high standards of client advocacy, legal representation, and compliance with contractual and ethical requirements
Oversee program operations, quality assurance, reporting, and performance metrics
Develop policies, practice guidance, templates, and training to strengthen service delivery
Collaborate with senior leadership on program strategy, development, and continuous improvement
Build partnerships with community organizations, government agencies, and stakeholders
Represent the legal services department in external meetings and coalitions
Step in on complex or high-priority cases as needed
Requirements:
Admission to the New York Bar (or eligibility through reciprocity)
At least 5 years of legal practice, including 2+ years supervising attorneys or paralegals
Extensive immigration law experience (citizenship, DACA, family petitions, adjustment of status, TPS, U Visas, VAWA, work authorization, etc.)
Strong leadership, strategic planning, and program management skills
Demonstrated commitment to social justice and serving low-income communities
Excellent advocacy, analytical, communication, and organizational abilities
What we offer:
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance