Organization Overview
UnLocal is a NYC-based nonprofit providing immigration legal services and community education. The Post Order Defense (POD) Team is UnLocal’s arm of the Rapid Response Legal Collaborative (RRLC) — a statewide partnership with Make the Road NY and New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) that serves individuals with final orders of removal, in particular those detained or at imminent risk of detention.
Position Summary
The Supervising Attorney will lead UnLocal’s contributions to the RRLC by overseeing legal services for clients with final removal orders. This includes managing POD staff, shaping legal strategies, and ensuring RRLC deliverables to city and state funders are met. The ideal candidate brings immigration litigation experience, leadership skills, and a deep commitment to immigration justice. This is a full-time exempt position that reports directly to the Legal Director.
Core Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred, but not required, Qualifications:
Compensation & Benefits
To Apply:
This position will require working in the office a minimum of 1 day a week. UnLocal’s offices are located in midtown Manhattan.
This position primarily involves sedentary work, including extended periods of sitting, use of a computer, and communication via phone and video conferencing. Travel will be required for court appearances, community outreach, or partner meetings. Position frequently moves items of up to 10 pounds across the office or into off-site locations.. Occasional weekend availability is required. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the required skills, please submit your resume and cover letter to Adrian Espana at Adrian@unlocal.org. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated Supervising Attorney to add to our team.
Organization Overview
UnLocal is a NYC-based nonprofit providing immigration legal services and community education. The Post Order Defense (POD) Team is UnLocal’s arm of the Rapid Response Legal Collaborative (RRLC) — a statewide partnership with Make the Road NY and New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) that serves individuals with final orders of removal, in particular those detained or at imminent risk of detention.
Position Summary
The Supervising Attorney will lead UnLocal’s contributions to the RRLC by overseeing legal services for clients with final removal orders. This includes managing POD staff, shaping legal strategies, and ensuring RRLC deliverables to city and state funders are met. The ideal candidate brings immigration litigation experience, leadership skills, and a deep commitment to immigration justice. This is a full-time exempt position that reports directly to the Legal Director.
Core Responsibilities
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
This position will require working in the office a minimum of 1 day a week. UnLocal’s offices are located in midtown Manhattan.
This position primarily involves sedentary work, including extended periods of sitting, use of a computer, and communication via phone and video conferencing. Travel will be required for court appearances, community outreach, or partner meetings. Position frequently moves items of up to 10 pounds across the office or into off-site locations.. Occasional weekend availability is required. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the required skills, please submit your resume and cover letter to Adrian Espana at Adrian@unlocal.org. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated Supervising Attorney to add to our team.
This position will require working in the office a minimum of 1 day a week. UnLocal’s offices are located in midtown Manhattan.
This position primarily involves sedentary work…