Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) · 1 month ago
Staff Attorney, Family Unity
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$74K/yr - $92K/yr
3+ years expKids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied and separated children who are forcibly displaced from their countries of origin. The Staff Attorney, Family Unity will provide expert legal services to unaccompanied children and reunified families needing legal representation, while also mentoring pro bono attorneys and supervising non-attorney staff.
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Responsibilities
Provides both mentoring to KIND pro bono attorneys and direct legal representation to KIND clients
In the pro bono mentoring function, provides robust consultation and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys who have accepted a KIND case
In the direct representation function, performs 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
Under the supervision of the team's Senior leadership, works with KIND’s Policy and Communication teams work to engage outside partners, stakeholders, and media on the specific policy and legal issues that comprise the focus of the Family Separation and Special Programs Team's work, as required
Places cases with pro bono attorneys and actively build relationships between KIND and the pro bono community, and provide ongoing expert mentoring, training and technical assistance on children's cases and reunified family cases
Provides technical assistance to field office staff representing released and detained separated children and reunified families
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
J.D. and admitted to state bar
Fluent in English and Spanish
Minimum of 3 years of experience practicing immigration law, which should include representation of clients in humanitarian immigration claims such as asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, U visas, and T visas
Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children, preferably immigrant and refugee children, and/or working with vulnerable populations, survivors of abuse, human trafficking, or other trauma
Experience working with law firm attorneys and/or other legal volunteers if the majority of the caseload is working directly with pro bono attorneys
Strong record of cultural competence and cross-cultural communication skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites (such as Teams, Excel, etc.)
Ability to work collaboratively and multi-task in our KIND environment, managing numerous priorities and emerging opportunities
Excellent organizational skills with ability to work on multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate as appropriate
Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and communication styles
Committed to prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as embracing transparency and authenticity in daily work life
Be disciplined and nimble to ensure delivery on our core mission of access to justice and protection of children's wellbeing and rights
Showing the ability to multi-task and work with a sense of urgency in a dynamic, fast paced environment
Committed to practicing and supporting wellbeing and a work-home life balance
Experience working and communicating in a remote environment
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.
Mindfulness and Wellness Trainings
Wellness Platforms
Employee Assistance and Resilience Programs
Time Away and Office Wellness Activities
Company
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is the preeminent international nongovernmental organization devoted to the protection of unaccompanied and separated children.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9MKey Investors
Eagle Bancorp
2023-10-12Debt Financing· $9M
Leadership Team
Madi Nassiri
Chief Technology Officer
Hayford Mensah, CPA,MBA,CGMA
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
Crain's New York Business
2025-12-10
The Indian Express
2025-02-22
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