Staff Attorney
4 weeks ago
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.
We are seeking a Staff Attorney to provide expert legal services to unaccompanied children needing legal representation through zealous direct representation as well as pro bono facilitation, including robust consultation, training, and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys who have accepted KIND cases.
Key Responsibilities- Provide both mentoring to KIND pro bono attorneys and direct legal representation to KIND clients.
- 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.
- Places cases with pro bono attorneys and actively build relationships between KIND and the pro bono community.
- 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.
- J.D. and admitted to the local state bar.
- Must be fluent in English and Spanish; or fluent in English and must participate in and complete the Spanish immersion program.
- 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.
KIND champions a world in which every child's rights and well-being are protected throughout their journey to safety.
We are committed to prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as embracing transparency and authenticity in daily work life.
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