SGA Youth & Family Services · 2 days ago
Director of Legal Services
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expSGA Youth & Family Services is dedicated to providing social services in underserved communities in Chicago. The Director of Legal Services will oversee the agency's legal affairs, ensuring compliance and providing legal guidance, while also supporting clients with immigration-related legal needs.
CharityNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Oversee the agency’s legal affairs, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and providing strategic legal guidance
Provide adjustment of legal status, asylum applications, DACA renewal, family petitions, and naturalization services for agency clients and families
Demonstrate commitment to immigrant rights and social justice
Provide legal advice or assistance in areas of the law that include problems commonly faced by members of the public (e.g. criminal records relief, employment, family law, consumer and credit issues, housing), specifically areas of the law that affect Illinois residents who have been impacted by incarceration
High-quality legal representation for undocumented immigrants and individuals not in permanent legal status throughout Illinois
Support staff including paralegals, accredited representatives, and program coordinators
Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills required
Ability to work sensitively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Significant experience in organizational development with a demonstrated track record of success
A clear understanding of the community(s) being served
Demonstrated track record of strong community engagement skills
Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required. Ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse families, various professionals, and community groups
Responsible for documenting, training, and communicating key messages to the team
Bilingual (e.g., Spanish) required
Performs additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
3 years experience minimum in immigration law
Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills required
Ability to work sensitively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Significant experience in organizational development with a demonstrated track record of success
A clear understanding of the community(s) being served
Demonstrated track record of strong community engagement skills
Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required
Ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse families, various professionals, and community groups
Bilingual (e.g., Spanish) required
Competent in Microsoft Office tools and inputting services in an online database
Efforts to Outcomes data system
Familiar with various screening tools
Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time
Must be able to frequently move inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc
Occasionally ascends/descends stairs
At times it may be required to lift up to 25 lbs. for various classrooms and event's needs
Frequently moves in outdoor weather conditions
Benefits
Health Insurance (HMO and PPO options)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Life Insurance
403b Retirement Plan
RTA Commuter Benefit
10 days accrued vacation
10 days accrued sick
2 personal days
Company
SGA Youth & Family Services
SGA Youth & Family Services, founded in 1911, provides free, comprehensive services to the most challenged and underserved neighborhoods in Illinois’ Cook, Lake, and Will Counties.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Susana Marotta, PhD
President & CEO
Amanda McMillen
Chief Program Officer
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