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Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) · 1 day ago

Managing Attorney, San Francisco & Fresno

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$111K/yr - $139K/yr

6+ years exp

Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied and separated children. The Managing Attorney in San Francisco will oversee the delivery of legal services to children impacted by family separation, provide direct representation, and supervise program staff to ensure high-quality legal work.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Supervises and lead program staff in the relevant jurisdiction(s), in consultation with the Managing Director, including:

Program oversight, direct representation and pro bono placements, supervising casework, managing caseloads and other assignments, promoting, and advising supervisees on professional growth, conducting employee performance evaluations, meeting regularly with each supervisee, and providing consistent and effective supervision to ensure high-quality legal work and achievement of deliverables

Plans and implements effective recruitment, mentoring, and case placement strategies to increase pro bono representation of unaccompanied immigrant children with support from the Senior Director for Pro Bono Partnerships; ensures staff adherence to KIND standards for pro bono mentorship

Leads, delegates, and develops pro bono training resources and local training curriculum, including sample filings and guidance packets, in coordination with KIND’s Legal and Technical Assistance Team and Senior Director for Pro Bono Partnerships, assists with development and conducting of a local KIND training for both staff and external partners and stakeholders

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 drafts and files court pleadings and applications for benefits

Provides legal skills training and technical case assistance to in-house staff, pro bono attorneys, or other stakeholders, in coordination with field office colleagues and KIND’s Training and Technical Assistance Team

Supports the Managing Director to develop and implement management strategies to meet ambitious programmatic and funding deliverables, including staff recruitment and development-support functions, employee engagement, and quality control of KIND’s legal services delivery

Partners with the Managing Director to ensure mid-level supervisors in the field office are equipped and trained to effectively supervise and coach their direct reports

Oversees data management, ensuring data integrity through regular case audits, technical fluency with KIND’s case management systems, and oversight of data upkeep and accuracy by supervisees

In collaboration with the Managing Director, leads and manages large and complex programs, including oversees and drafts grant reports, metrics oversight, and assists in the drafting of funding proposals as needed

Maintains internal and external stakeholder relations; participates in local coalitions of various stakeholders supporting unaccompanied immigrant children

Collaborates with other KIND departments on specific projects and initiatives as needed, including KIND’s Policy, Advocacy, Communications, and International departments

Participates in and leads local and national KIND meetings, committees, retreats, and events

Qualification

J.D.State bar admissionImmigration law experienceSupervising attorneysProgram management experienceFluent in SpanishCommunication skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMultitaskOrganizational skillsCollaborative work

Required

J.D. and admitted to state bar

Must be fully fluent in English and Spanish (Required for direct communication with the children we serve and their caregivers, the majority of whom are Spanish speaking)

Minimum of 6 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 4 years of experience working with children, preferably immigrant and refugee children, and/or working with survivors of abuse, human trafficking, or other trauma

Experience working with law firm attorneys and or other legal volunteers

Minimum of 3 years of experience supervising attorneys and non-attorney staff

Minimum of 2 years of experience in program management, including experience such as project management, tracking deliverables, hiring, planning and development

Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a released setting, if the position is over a released program

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (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 the ability to work on multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment; ability to prioritize tasks and delegate as appropriate

Ability to multitask 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

Preferred

Experience working and communicating in a remote environment preferred but not required

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

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.

Founded in 2008

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

501-1000 employees