International Rescue Committee · 5 days ago
Supervising Attorney
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$64K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to humanitarian crises globally and is seeking a Supervising Attorney in Dallas. This role involves supervising legal staff, providing direct representation for unaccompanied children in immigration matters, and ensuring effective legal services in collaboration with community partners.
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Responsibilities
Supervise attorneys, legal assistants, and DOJ Accredited representatives serving detained and released unaccompanied child clients, focusing on state court representation for SIJS, asylum, and removal defense
Conduct and oversee intakes with child clients, identify immigration relief such as SIJS, asylum, cancellation of removal, VAWA, U-visa, T-visa, etc., and provide direct representation for unaccompanied children released to sponsors in the Atlanta Metro area before USCIS and the immigration court
Initiate state court proceedings for children who are eligible for special immigrant juvenile status
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 Texas bar
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
Fluent in English, both spoken and written
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
Minimum of 5 years' experience strongly preferred providing direct representation in immigration court and/or before USCIS to asylum applicants and other immigrants seeking humanitarian relief
Minimum of 2 years' experience providing direct representation before state courts in furtherance of SIJS petitions
Experience providing legal services unaccompanied children and/or working with children preferred
Proficiency in Spanish is desired
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
IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises & helps some of the most vulnerable people from harm to home.
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