Amica Center for Immigrant Rights · 5 months ago
Senior Attorney, Detained Adult Program
Washinton, D.C. or Baltimore, M.D. (Hybrid Remote)
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$68K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expAmica Center for Immigrant Rights is a non-profit organization focused on providing legal assistance to adult and child immigrants detained by the government. The Senior Attorney in the Detained Adult Program will provide direct legal services to detained immigrant adults, supervise staff attorneys and paralegals, and mentor pro bono attorneys while managing a caseload in removal proceedings.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Manages caseload of direct legal representation of detained clients in removal proceedings primarily before the Annandale, Hyattsville, and Elizabeth Immigration Courts and other courts as needed. This includes representation in cases such as Asylum, Withholding of Removal, Protection under the Convention against Torture, Board of Immigration Appeals, and Cancellation of Removal. An average senior attorney’s docket consists of about one individual hearing per month and some form of ongoing representation for 10-15 clients at the same time
Supervise and coordinate with paralegal staff on case support
As needed, provide direct supervision to staff attorneys on direct representation cases, including supervision and assistance of (i) case strategy, (ii) trial preparation, and (iii) case load management
Provide expert mentoring to outside attorneys representing detained immigrants on a pro bono basis
Assist other program staff during high work/low bandwidth periods
Participate in stakeholder relationship activities
Engage with internal Amica Center committees and working groups to support the organization's growth and strategy
Qualification
Required
JD/LLM and 3-5 years of relevant experience in immigration law
Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing with a state bar
Written and oral Spanish proficiency required, fluency preferred
It is expected that the candidate will need to travel for work-related business
The candidate must possess a valid driver's license and be comfortable operating a vehicle upon hiring
Preferred
At least 1-2 years of supervision experience preferred
Benefits
Free gym access located in Washington, D.C or Baltimore, MD (dependent on employee’s primary office)
Flexible working hours after successful completion of trainings and with approval of supervisor
Pre-tax commuter benefits for those living in the DMV
Subsidized health, dental insurance, and vision insurance (Amica Center pays a very high rate of the insurance package, for which we can provide additional information)
Life insurance valued at $50,000, as well as long- and short-term disability
The option to set up a Flexible Spending Account
The option to set up a 403(b) account (the equivalent of a 401(k) account for non-profits) which the organization has the option, for all employees on an annual basis, to match at a certain percentage after one year of continuous employment
Paid time off includes: 23 personal days per calendar year, Up to 20 days of sick time per calendar year, 7 hours of volunteer time off, Federal holidays, Winter break closure, 12 weeks of parental leave
Company
Amica Center for Immigrant Rights
Amica Center for Immigrant Rights engages in unwavering legal defense and strategic litigation for immigrants facing detention or deportation, regardless of background, because everyone has the right to be free, safe, and supported.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kathy Doan
Chief Executive Officer
Adina Appelbaum, Esq., M.P.P., AFC®
Founder & Program Director, Immigration Impact Lab
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