International Refugee Assistance Project · 1 month ago
Repost- U.S. Litigation Deputy Director
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$130K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expThe International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) is a global legal aid and advocacy organization dedicated to empowering refugees and those seeking safety. The U.S. Litigation Deputy Director will lead systemic change efforts through impact litigation, supervise a team of litigators, and maintain a caseload of significant litigation matters.
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Responsibilities
Litigation and Programmatic Work of the U.S. Litigation Department
Support the US Litigation Senior Director in the oversight of the US Litigation department’s programmatic work to ensure that department strategies are effective and responsive to the needs of IRAP’s clients and in alignment with IRAP’s strategic plan
Maintain a caseload of litigation matters, including a leadership role in case development, strategy, and briefing
Organize retreats, team meetings, and similar events to promote team-building, coordination, and alignment with IRAP’s mission and programmatic priorities
Directly supervise Litigation attorneys, fellows, supervising attorneys, and/or non-attorney staff as appropriate. Help to ensure that mentoring and professional development opportunities are available to all team members
In coordination with the US Litigation Senior Director, lead and participate in hiring, ensuring annual reviews are completed for all team members, and responding to other staff needs
Support a positive daily work experience for the US Litigation department staff and create and maintain an equitable and inclusive work culture
Participate as needed in meetings and events related to fundraising and donor cultivation
Collaborate with communications, policy, and direct services departments to develop systemic change strategies
Coordinate with the operations department to ensure that Litigation staff have the resources and support needed to perform their duties
Other responsibilities as necessary and assigned by the Litigation Senior Director or organizational leadership
Qualification
Required
An Expert in various models of advocacy, including federal court litigation and its intersection with U.S. policy, media narratives, and community advocacy related to immigrant and refugee rights
A Creative Specialist in approaching litigation and its relationship to other advocacy strategies, with sound judgment regarding ethical issues that arise in the work
An Enthusiastic Champion of the civil rights or human rights field, with demonstrated success in strategic litigation
You bring at least 7 years of federal litigation experience, with knowledge of refugee and/or immigration law
A U.S.-based attorney licensed to practice law in the U.S. state from which the duties of this position will be performed
A Thoughtful Relationship Builder with a demonstrated record of working with community-based and NGO partners
An advocate for client empowerment who works effectively across teams and with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, including LGBTI clients, people with disabilities, and survivors of trauma
A compassionate manager who leverages individuals' strengths and fosters collaboration, with experience managing and coaching direct/indirect reports of attorneys, fellows, and/or students in litigation matters
A Strategist with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a leadership team to set organizational and departmental priorities and pursue opportunities that further impact across departments
A DEI Advocate with a demonstrated record of successfully employing an anti-racist/anti-oppression lens to foster a diverse, equitable working environment and creating diverse teams that reflect communities served
A Skilled Project Manager, managing complex projects, multitasking, and prioritizing
You take pride in your work product and operate with a high attention to detail
You are proficient in utilizing technology and data management and have excellent time management skills
A Compelling Writer and Communicator
You are skilled in analyzing, communicating, and working in diverse work environments, with excellent oral and written English skills
This position requires travel as needed to locations in which IRAP files litigation, which may include New York, California, Maryland, and D.C, as well as to other IRAP offices for purposes of collaboration
If remote, frequent travel to the NY office is required
This position is full-time remote or optional in-office staff
Preferred
There is a strong preference for the position to be based in New York City, but Washington D.C.-based and remote work are also possible
If remote, the position must be located within a reasonable distance and fare to all federal district courts in which IRAP routinely litigates and available EST time zone working hours
Benefits
Fully paid family health insurance.
Retirement options.
Extensive PTO (20 or more vacation days, 22 and more public/ org-wide holidays).
Comprehensive leave time for sickness.
Disability and parenting (more than six months of parental leave).
Reimbursement for work-from-home equipment.
Generous opportunities for professional development.
Company
International Refugee Assistance Project
The International Refugee Assistance Project is the legal advocacy organization for refugees in need of a safe place to call home.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Yelena Bakaleva, CAE, MBA, MS
Chief Financial Officer
Sarah Morton
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2026-01-24
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