Supervisory Attorney

1 week ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Legal Aid Chicago Full time
Job Title: Supervisory Attorney - Immigration Law Specialist

Legal Aid Chicago is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supervisory Attorney to lead our Immigration Law Specialist team. As a key member of our Immigrants and Workers' Rights Practice Group, you will be responsible for coordinating and supervising a team of attorneys and paralegals providing direct services to newly-arrived immigrants in, or subject to, removal proceedings.

Responsibilities:
  • Supervise attorneys and paralegals who handle a full caseload in immigration law, including editing written work, providing guidance on case strategy, co-counseling complex cases, conducting regular case reviews, providing training in substantive areas of law, and completing performance evaluations
  • Maintain a reasonable individual caseload involving humanitarian visas, including U and T visas, VAWA self-petitions, conditional residency waivers, and limited representation in removal proceedings
  • Work collaboratively with the Immigration Project's Supervisory team
  • Address systemic issues in immigration or removal proceedings
  • Work with other IWR disciplines when legal work intersects, and with additional staff in other Legal Aid Chicago Practice Groups where multi-issue representation arises, e.g., public benefits or family law
  • Maintain accurate time records and ensure supervised staff do as well
  • Assist in reporting and administering applicable grants
  • Train external service providers on pro se assistance to immigrants in removal proceedings
  • Participate in other activities related to poverty law including publication, permissible legislative and administrative advocacy, media relations, and fundraising
  • Participate in Legal Aid Chicago program activities
  • Represent Legal Aid Chicago on relevant community task forces, committees, or other government or non-profit bodies connected with our work
  • Collaborate on projects that could involve outreach to community groups, developing new strategies for serving our clients, or addressing systemic issues through litigation, negotiation or advocacy
Requirements:
  • Illinois law license or ability to waive into the Illinois bar
  • At least six years of immigration law experience, including representation in removal proceedings, training of internal and external individuals and organizations, filing of U, T, and VAWA applications, and other related applications in immigration law
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
  • Desire to work in a highly collegial team environment with multiple individuals
  • Experience working with individuals or communities experiencing poverty strongly preferred
  • Spanish language proficiency required
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary starting at $84,500 and increasing with experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, 401(a) retirement plan, and more

Legal Aid Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and respectful of all individuals. If you are passionate about immigration law and committed to serving the needs of our community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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