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UFW Foundation · 2 months ago

Supervising Attorney

Bakersfield, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

UFW Foundation is dedicated to supporting immigrant communities, and they are seeking a Supervising Attorney to lead their legal services programs. The role involves supervising legal staff, ensuring compliance with immigration law, and contributing to fundraising efforts while directly providing legal services to clients.

AgricultureAssociationNon ProfitSocial

Responsibilities

Direct Legal Services - prepare applications, briefs, supporting documentation and analyze criminal disposition

Assess client eligibility for a range of immigration relief, such as naturalization, DACA renewal, etc

Supervise, mentor, and support attorneys, DOJ-accredited representatives, fellows, and legal assistants

Oversee workflows, caseload distribution and case quality to ensure compliance with immigration law, ethical obligations and organizational policies

Support the preparation and submission of grant reports and other required documentation

Collaborate with Directing Attorneys to maximize program impact, efficiency and case output

Contribute to fundraising efforts, including providing data, client stories, and legal insight

Travel regularly to court hearings, workshops, UFW Foundation service centers and trainings

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Licensed attorneyImmigration relief servicesLatino CommunityPrecisionDedication to missionSi Se Puede® attitudeCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsFlexibility

Required

Juris Doctor and three more years or more of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Licensed attorney in good standing

3 to 5 years of immigration relief services

Previous experience working with the Latino Community

Valid driver's license, access to an automobile, insurance and willingness to drive to off-site locations

A genuine interest in immigrant and farm worker rights

A deep understanding of issues facing immigrant populations in California and the USA

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Flexibility, Speed, and Precision. Ability to adjust quickly to constantly changing priorities with speed, precision, and accuracy

Si Se Puede® (It Can Be Done) Attitude. The embodiment of a personal spirit that promotes confidence, courage and risk-taking

Company

UFW Foundation

For 15 years, the UFW Foundation has mobilized farm workers and their organizations across the country to advocate for more equitable policies, such as immigration reform, pesticide protections, heat standards, hazard pay, and other worker protections.

Founded in 1962

Los Angeles, California, USA

51-200 employees