International Rescue Committee Phoenix · 5 months ago
Supervising Attorney, Children's Legal Services
Dexter By The Sea, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading humanitarian organization that responds to global crises. They are seeking a Supervising Attorney for their Children’s Legal Services program to provide legal representation and supervision for unaccompanied children in immigration matters.
Non-profit Organization Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supervise attorneys, legal assistants, and DOJ Accredited representatives (when applicable) serving released unaccompanied child clients in King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Spokane counties or residing in an Unaccompanied Refugee Minors (URM) program in Western Washington. Focus on state court representation for Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, asylum, trafficking victim visas, and removal defense before the Immigration Courts, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the Washington State courts
Conduct and oversee intakes with child clients; identify immigration relief such as SIJ classification, asylum, cancellation of removal, VAWA, U-visa, T-visa, etc.; and provide direct representation for unaccompanied children released to sponsors in Pierce, King, Snohomish, and Spokane counties and the URM programs in Western Washington
Initiate state court proceedings for children who are eligible for special immigrant juvenile classification, including dependencies, Vulnerable Youth Guardianships, parenting plans, and minor guardianships
Prepare, file, monitor, and represent child clients with applications for immigration relief including, but not limited to, applications for Special Immigrant Juvenile Classification, asylum, U “Crime Victim” visas, and T “Trafficking Victim” visas
Represent child clients before the Immigration Court in Seattle, WA, including attending Master Calendar and Merits Hearings; filing motions, notices of appearance, change of address forms, and briefings; and communicating with the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Chief Counsel regarding clients’ matters before the Court
Provide legal trainings and technical case assistance to in-house staff, pro bono attorneys, ORR facility staff and other stakeholders and community partners as needed to maximize effective legal services to immigrant children
Coordinate closely within IRC’s multidisciplinary teams to identify needs and facilitate referrals to services offered in-house and through partnerships with external providers
Ensure client and program data is collected consistently, managed appropriately, and reported accurately in accordance with program reporting requirements set by IRC and the funder
Maintain up-to-date knowledge and expertise of changing asylum and immigration policies as they relate to children through regular trainings and peer-to-peer consultation
Serve as a strong advocate for humanitarian immigrants
Participate in community-based coalitions related to immigrant rights
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Law degree (JD or LLM) from an ABA-accredited U.S. institution and member in good standing of the Washington State bar, required
Minimum of 5 years' experience providing direct representation in immigration court and/or before USCIS to asylum applicants and other immigrants seeking humanitarian relief
Demonstrated ability to promote an organizational culture that reflects IRC's core values of service, accountability, integrity, and equality. Ability to lead in a way that recognizes that IRC's work is best accomplished through the true collaboration of individuals from many cultures with a great variety of skills and perspectives
Excellent research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills, and excellent legal judgment
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally in a courtroom setting and in writing
Evidence of capacity to be a strong team member in a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment
Deep commitment to immigrant rights and working with humanitarian immigrants
Trauma-informed and sensitive listening and communication skills
Personal integrity in handling ethically complex and confidential situations
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and problem-solving purposes
Must be willing and able to travel frequently in and around the service area to attend hearings and interviews and engage with clients and community partners
Must be willing to submit to an extensive background check including FBI, statewide child welfare and sex offender registry checks
Preferred
Fluency in Spanish/English preferred. Attorneys not fluent in Spanish will attend weekly Spanish language courses
Minimum of 2 years' experience providing direct representation before state courts in furtherance of SIJ classification petitions
Experience providing legal services to unaccompanied children and/or working with children preferred
Benefits
10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
Medical insurance starting at $143 per month
Dental starting at $6.50 per month
Vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
Disability & life insurance
An Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles
Company
International Rescue Committee Phoenix
Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase