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 KIND-wide calls and meetings, field office and KIND-wide committees, and providing leadership in-office events.
- Oversees data management, ensuring data integrity through regular case audits, technical fluency with KIND's case management systems, and oversight of data upkeep and accuracy by supervisees.
- In coordination with KIND'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 KIND 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 KIND departments on specific projects and initiatives as needed, including KIND's Policy, Advocacy, Communications, and Regional departments.
- Represents KIND at local stakeholder meetings, trainings, conferences, and events.
- Participates in and leads local and national KIND meetings, committees, retreats, and events.
- Provides leadership and oversight in ensuring overall field office functioning and developing KIND'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 KIND 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.