Description:

Position Summary:
A Non-Profit Organization in Washington, DC, United States seeks a Senior Attorney to provide senior-level expertise and leadership in the provision of legal services by A Non-Profit Organization in Washington, DC, United States attorneys and pro bono partners to unaccompanied children facing removal proceedings. Serve as a thoughtful leader and expert advisor on complex and novel legal issues for internal and external stakeholders. As needed, supervise Staff Attorneys, Senior Paralegals, and other non-attorney staff.

Essential Functions:
Provides both mentoring to A Non-Profit Organization in Washington, DC, United States pro bono attorneys and direct legal representation to A Non-Profit Organization in Washington, DC, United States clients:

In the pro bono mentoring function, provides robust consultation and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys who have accepted a A Non-Profit Organization in Washington, DC, United States case.
In the direct representation function, performs ordinary functions of legal counsel including legal research and formulating the legal strategy for the case; conducts client interviews; appears before immigration and/or state courts or agencies, and drafts and files court pleadings and applications for benefits.
Supervises staff attorneys, fellows, supervising paralegals, senior paralegals, or other non-attorney staff as needed, including:
Onboarding, legal skills training, and case technical assistance, daily support, and coaching conducting regular check-ins and performance evaluations, reviews work products, case audits, and provides consistent and effective feedback and oversight to ensure high-quality legal work.
Places cases with pro bono attorneys, and provides ongoing expert mentoring, training, and technical assistance in individual and group settings.
Engages in outreach to foster and expand relationships with community stakeholders and pro bono partners including law firm and in-house corporate counsel; provides expert contribution and oversight in the development of guidance materials and samples.
Contributes to overall office functioning, including actively participating in the field office and A Non-Profit Organization in Washington, DC, United States-wide calls and meetings, field office and A Non-Profit Organization in Washington, DC, United States-wide committees, and providing leadership in-office events.
Oversees data management, ensuring data integrity through regular case audits, technical fluency with A Non-Profit Organization in Washington, DC, United States's case management systems, and oversight of data upkeep and accuracy by supervisees.
In coordination with A Non-Profit Organization in Washington, DC, United States's Training and Technical Assistance Team as well as the Senior Director for Pro Bono Partnerships, as needed, develops local training curriculum, including sample filings and guidance packets. Assists with development and conducting of local and national A Non-Profit Organization in Washington, DC, United States training for both staff and external partners and stakeholders.
In collaboration with Legal Programs Management, and in coordination with other organizational departments such as Development and Finance, assists in developing and implementing grant and contract-funded programming, including monitoring performance against grant and contract commitments.
Collaborates with other A Non-Profit Organization in Washington, DC, United States departments on specific projects and initiatives as needed, including A Non-Profit Organization in Washington, DC, United States's Policy, Advocacy, Communications, and Regional departments.
Represents A Non-Profit Organization in Washington, DC, United States at local stakeholder meetings, trainings, conferences, and events.
Participates in and leads local and national A Non-Profit Organization in Washington, DC, United States meetings, committees, retreats, and events.
Provides leadership and oversight in ensuring overall field office functioning and developing A Non-Profit Organization in Washington, DC, United States's legal services program at large.

Qualifications and Requirements:

J.D. and admitted to local state bar.
Fluent in English and Spanish.
Minimum of 4 years of experience practicing immigration law, which should include representation of clients in humanitarian immigration claims such as asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, U visas, and T visas.
Minimum of 3 years of experience working with children, preferably immigrant and refugee children, and/or working with survivors of abuse, human trafficking, or other trauma.
Experience working with law firm attorneys and/or other legal volunteers.
Minimum of 2 years of experience supervising attorneys and/or legal staff if the position requires supervision. For non-supervisory senior attorneys, a minimum of 2 years demonstrating proven legal expertise or exemplary skills in managing complex legal projects.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites (such as Teams, Excel, etc.).
Ability to work collaboratively and multi-task in our A Non-Profit Organization in Washington, DC, United States environment, managing numerous priorities and emerging opportunities.
Excellent organizational skills with ability to work on multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate as appropriate.
Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and communication styles.
Committed to prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as embracing transparency and authenticity in daily work life.
Be disciplined and nimble to ensure delivery on our core mission of access to justice and protection of children's wellbeing and rights.
Showing the ability to multi-task and work with a sense of urgency in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
Committed to practicing and supporting wellbeing and a work-home life balance.
Experience working and communicating in a remote environment.