Description:
Position Summary:A Non-Profit Organization in Washington, DC, United States seeks a Staff Attorney to provide expert legal services to unaccompanied children needing legal representation through zealous direct representation as well as pro bono facilitation, including robust consultation, training, and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys who have accepted A Non-Profit Organization in Washington, DC, United States cases. As needed, supervise Senior Paralegals, Paralegals, interns, and/or other non-attorney staff. The Staff Attorney will report to the Managing Attorney, Orlando-Released.
This position may be based in Jacksonville, Florida or Orlando, Florida.
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, perform ordinary functions of legal counsel including legal research and formulating the legal strategy for the case, conducting client interviews, appearing before immigration and/or state courts or agencies and drafting and filing court pleadings and applications for benefits.
- Supervises interns and/or other non-attorney staff as needed including, onboarding, skills training, daily support and coaching, review and quality assurance of filings, regular check-ins and performance evaluations, and provision of consistent and effective supervision and oversight.
- Places cases with pro bono attorneys and actively builds relationships between A Non-Profit Organization in Washington, DC, United States and the pro bono community.
- In coordination with A Non-Profit Organization in Washington, DC, United States's Training and Technical Assistance Team and the local field office Senior Attorney/s, as needed, helps develop pro bono training resources and local training curriculum, including sample filings and guidance packets; with supervision, presents trainings to pro bono attorneys and community groups.
- Contributes to overall office functioning, including actively participating in 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 assisting with office events.
- Ensures entry of timely, accurate, and detailed case data into A Non-Profit Organization in Washington, DC, United States's case management systems.
- Represents A Non-Profit Organization in Washington, DC, United States at local coalitions, courts, and agencies.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- J.D. and admitted to the local state.
- Fluent in English and Spanish.
- Minimum of 1 year 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 1 year of experience working with children, preferably immigrant and refugee children, and/or working with vulnerable populations, survivors of abuse, human trafficking, or other trauma.
- Experience working with law firm attorneys and/or other legal volunteers if the majority of the caseload is working directly with pro bono attorneys.
- Strong record of cultural competence and cross-cultural communication skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish.
- 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.