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

Staff Attorney, Seattle, WA

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$74K/yr - $92K/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 needing legal representation and will also mentor pro bono attorneys.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Provide both mentoring to KIND pro bono attorneys and direct legal representation to KIND clients

In the pro bono mentoring function, provide 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

Supervise 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

Place cases with pro bono attorneys and actively build 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, help 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

Contribute 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

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

Represent KIND at local coalitions, courts, and agencies

Qualification

J.D.Immigration law experienceFluent in EnglishSpanishChildrenMicrosoft Office SuiteMultitaskCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCollaborative work

Required

J.D. and admitted to the local state bar (If not admitted to local state bar, must sit for bar exam or start waiver to be admitted within 6 months and be able to be admitted within one year of employment)

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 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

Strong communication skills

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