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

Staff Attorney, Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$72K/yr - $90K/yr

1+ years exp

Kids 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 will provide expert legal services to unaccompanied children, including direct legal representation and mentoring to pro bono attorneys, while also supervising non-attorney staff as needed.

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Comp. & Benefits

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, 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 builds 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, presents 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

J.D.Immigration law experienceFluent in EnglishSpanishChildrenMicrosoft Office SuiteMultitaskCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

J.D. and admitted to the local state

Fluent in English and Spanish (for direct communication with the children we serve and their caregivers, the majority of whom are Spanish speaking)

Minimum of 1 year 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

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish (for direct communication with the children we serve and their caregivers, the majority of whom are Spanish speaking)

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