National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 2 months ago
Staff Attorney
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffNational Legal Aid & Defender Association is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied and separated children. They are seeking a Staff Attorney to provide expert legal services to unaccompanied children, including direct representation and support for pro bono attorneys.
LegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provides both mentoring to KIND pro bono attorneys and direct legal representation to KIND clients
In the pro bono mentoring function, provide robust consultation and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys who have accepted a KIND case
In the direct representation function, perform ordinary functions of legal counsel including legal research and formulating the legal strategy for the case; conducting client interviews; appearing before immigration and/or state courts or agencies; and drafting and filing court pleadings and applications for benefits
Supervises Interns And/or Other Non-attorney Staff As Needed Including Onboarding, skills training, daily support and coaching, review and quality assurance of filings, regular check-ins and performance evaluations, and provision of consistent and effective supervision and oversight
Places cases with pro bono attorneys and actively build relationships between KIND and the pro bono community
In coordination with KIND’s Training and Technical Assistance Team and the local field office Senior Attorney/s, as needed, helps develop pro bono training resources and local training curriculum, including sample filings and guidance packets. With supervision, present trainings to pro bono attorneys and community groups
Contributes to overall office functioning, including actively participating in field office and KIND-wide calls and meetings, field office and KIND-wide committees, and assisting with office events
Ensures entry of timely, accurate, and detailed case data into KIND’s case management systems
Represents KIND at local coalitions, courts, and agencies
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Active membership in good standing with a state bar
Experience in immigration law and/or child welfare law
Demonstrated commitment to serving unaccompanied and separated children
Strong legal research and writing skills
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team
Experience in supervising or mentoring staff
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Willingness to travel as needed
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with KIND paying 100% of the employee only portion of the premium for one of the three medical plan options, dental, and vision.
Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA) for both medical and dependent care.
Pre-tax transit and parking spending account.
Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance.
Company
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.
Founded in 1911
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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