Attorney for Refugee and Immigrant Children's Rights
7 days ago
**Job Overview:**
We are seeking an experienced Staff Attorney to provide expert legal services to unaccompanied children in need of representation. The ideal candidate will be fluent in English and Spanish, with a minimum of 1 year of experience practicing immigration law, including humanitarian claims such as asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, U visas, and T visas.
**Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000 per year**
**Job Responsibilities:**
The successful candidate will perform ordinary functions of legal counsel, including:
- Providing direct legal representation to KIND clients.
- Mentoring pro bono attorneys on complex cases.
- Conducting client interviews, appearing before immigration and/or state courts or agencies, and drafting court pleadings.
- Supervising interns and non-attorney staff, including onboarding, skills training, daily support, and performance evaluations.
- Placing cases with pro bono attorneys and building relationships between KIND and the pro bono community.
**Required Skills and Qualifications:**
- J.D. and admission to the local state bar (or ability to sit for the bar exam within 6 months).
- Fluency in English and Spanish (or participation in the Spanish immersion program).
- Minimum 1 year of experience practicing immigration law, with a focus on humanitarian claims.
- Strong record of cultural competence and cross-cultural communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and persuasively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.
**Benefits:**
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of unaccompanied children.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
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