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Family Law Attorney in Phoenix, AZ

Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project Aug 14,2018 Jun 18,2018 Location USA Phoenix AZ
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Public Interest

Attorney

Family Law

Min 2 yrs required

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Managing Attorney - Children’s Program The candidate supervise staff attorneys, legal assistants, and any special project legal fellows (estimated 8-10 staff total). Will oversee and being responsible for the quality of services provided for unaccompanied minors, conducting case reviews as needed with the legal teams, and providing training, mentorship, and support to the legal staff. Provide direct representation to unaccompanied minors with a caseload of about 30-35 cases at a time, before EOIR, USCIS, Maricopa County’s juvenile and family courts. Oversee weekly joint case review and intake review meetings with legal staff, orientation for new hires, and plan regular trainings for legal staff. Provide know your rights presentations, intakes, and follow-ups with unaccompanied minors detained under ORR or for intake clinic, for coverage purposes. Participate in program development with the Children’s Program Director and other Managing Attorneys, including participating in annual strategic planning retreats with Board and staff. Lead the implementation of any changes to the scope of legal services provided or the model for delivering those services. Oversee collection of data by the legal staff, complete quarterly reporting for funders, and participate in funders calls, meetings, and trainings. Support Florence Project outreach and development activities as needed. JD degree is needed. Must be licensed to practice law in Arizona or eligible to waive into practice in Arizona (2+ years of good standing in another state bar or have received a score of 273 or greater on the Universal Bar Exam) is needed. Experience (preferably 2+ years) providing legal services to detained immigrants and/or unaccompanied minors in removal proceedings are essential. Knowledge of immigration law, specifically Special Immigrant Juvenile Status visa, is a plus. Experience supervising staff or interns and demonstrated ability to inspire confidence in others and play supportive role, be a proactive and engaged supervisor without micromanaging, and be a clear and thoughtful decision maker is needed. Deadline: 30 June, 2018.

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