Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project · 12 hours ago
Legal Program Manager
Los Angeles, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$69K/yr - $70K/yr
7+ years expEsperanza Immigrant Rights Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing legal services to immigrants. The Legal Program Manager will coordinate and oversee legal services within the Immigration and Refugee Resettlement Program, manage staff, and enhance operational efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Manage personnel comprised of immigration legal counselors, accredited representatives, immigration service assistants and volunteers to ensure operational objectives are being met including day-to-day supervision, excellence in client service, legal efficiency, legal review and professional development
Support the Director and IRR Legal Team with the day-to-day operation of all legal services programmatic work
Support IRR administrative team with various duties including staff hiring, training/coaching, responding to grant applications, managing contract services and corresponding deliverables as needed
Facilitate periodic staff meetings and legal roundtables with staff to ensure efficiency and provide legal review and feedback
Support in preparation of agency reports and funded program reports
Monitor personnel attendance and review HR-related issues and other personnel matters
Analyze existing processes within the IRR program and propose improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance quality
Collaborate with IRR Managing Attorney and IRR legal team to oversee processing of legal cases, monitor work performance, address challenges and manage both contract and personnel performance measures
Assist and support IRR Legal Team with quality control and case processing as needed
Create detailed reports on various aspects of the immigration services programs operations as assigned
Support with process of invoices, track expenditures and make quarterly recommendations for maximizing funds
Plan and facilitate training opportunities to increase legal capacity including Dept. of Justice accreditation preparation, legal program compliance and development, etc
Supervise staff and maintain program administrative records in accordance with approved standards and practices
Collaborate with IRR program administrators to plan and carry out special events including immigration workshops, fundraising events and staff meetings
Oversee case management and case filing for immigration services clients
Oversee evenings and/or weekends services
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field with a minimum of 7 years of experience working in the immigration legal services field
A minimum of 5 years of immigration legal services experience in case filing and preparation of immigration forms and documents
A minimum of 3 years of experience in program management and staff supervision, preferably in a legal services environment
Experience in working at an immigration nonprofit
Knowledge of US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) forms and document preparation guidelines
Understanding case management and case filing legal procedures
Understanding of immigration law and regulations
Immigration legal assessment and legal review
The ability to conduct and manage research on immigration law
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive subject matters related to both immigration clients and IRR personnel
Analytical and well organized
Good communication skills both verbal and written
Preferred
Accreditation under the US Dept of Justice (OLAP)
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan to include 401a/employer contribution only and 403(b)
Supplemental Insurance (life, Accident, disability insurance, etc.)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Care Spending Account Reimbursement accounts (HAS)
Vacation days – 12 days per year
Sick time – 10 days per year
Short and Long Term Disability
13 holidays per year for regular f/t & p/t employees
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Cell Phones for those working in Shelters or with Clients outside of the office
Employee Recognition - Annual Staff Appreciation Day Event
Free Parking
Company
Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project
Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project is a non-profit law firm that provides legal representation to immigrant communities.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
Weingart Foundation
2023-09-01Grant· $0.02M
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