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Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) · 2 days ago

Temporary Senior Attorney, San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $125K/yr

7+ 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 Temporary Senior Attorney will provide senior-level expertise in legal services for unaccompanied children facing removal proceedings and serve as an expert advisor on complex legal issues for stakeholders.

AdvocacyInformation TechnologyLegalSocial

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Provides either or 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; conducts client interviews; appears before immigration and/or state courts or agencies, and drafts and files court pleadings and applications for benefits

Places cases with pro bono attorneys, and provides ongoing expert mentoring, training, and technical assistance in individual and group settings

Contributes to overall office functioning, including actively participating in the field office and KIND-wide calls and meetings, and in-office events

In coordination with KIND’s Training and Technical Assistance Team as well as the Senior Director for Pro Bono Partnerships, as needed, develops local training curriculum, including sample filings and guidance packets

Assists with development and conducting of local and national KIND training for both staff and external partners and stakeholders

Ensures entry of timely, accurate, and detailed case data into KIND’s case management systems

Represents KIND at local coalitions, courts, and agencies as needed

Provides technical assistance to other KIND staff within the office on areas of subject matter expertise

Qualification

J.D.Bar admissionImmigration law expertiseFluency in SpanishLegal project managementMicrosoft Office SuiteMultitasking abilityWellbeing commitmentCollaboration skillsOrganizational skills

Required

J.D. and active bar admission in any state; admission in local state preferred

Minimum of 7 years of experience in the field of immigration law, expertise in asylum and/or SIJS, and a minimum of 4 years representing individuals in immigration or child welfare proceedings

Minimum of 2 years demonstrating proven legal expertise or skills in managing complex legal projects

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

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

Experience working with law firm attorneys and/or other legal volunteers 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