Managing Attorney

4-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Required Security ClearanceNone

Job Title: Managing Attorney
Organization: Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights
Location: Washington .

Salary: $90,000-$100,000 per year

Experience: 4+ years

Job Type: Regular, Full Time

H1: Managing Attorney Position in Washington .

H2: Join a Dedicated Team at the Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights

The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Managing Attorney to join their team in Washington . This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of immigrant children and their families, while working with a dedicated team of professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

- Supervise and develop a team of two Staff Attorneys, a Social Worker, a Case Support Associate, and a Volunteer Coordinator
- Work with program staff to develop advocacy strategies and review work product
- Coordinate with Deputy Program Directors to ensure alignment with program approach and best practices
- Develop and maintain relationships with local stakeholders, including government field staff, facility staff, legal service providers, and immigration judges
- Coordinate hiring and training of new staff in Washington .
- Ensure compliance with funding and program requirements
- Produce accurate and timely data management for monthly reports to government and private funders
- Foster a supportive and collaborative work culture

Requirements:

- . and license to practice law
- 4+ years of experience working with immigrants and/or children and youth
- 1+ year of management experience
- Strong legal analysis, negotiation, and mediation skills
- Commitment to interdisciplinary model and child-centered advocacy
- Effective communication skills and ability to liaise with various stakeholders
- Leadership, team building, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new technology
- Bilingual ability in English/Spanish or other languages spoken by the population served
- Valid driver's license and access to a car

Preferred Qualifications:

- Lived experience supporting immigrant children and their families
- Background or interest in immigration law, juvenile law, or other areas impacting children
- Understanding of trauma and trauma-informed approach to advocacy
- Comfort with public speaking and media communication

Physical Demands:

- Regular attendance
- Keyboarding
- Sitting for long periods of time
- Ability to travel by plane, car, and other conveyances within the .

COVID-19 Considerations:

- All employees must be fully vaccinated prior to first day of employment

Application Details:

- Job offer is contingent on clearance of background checks and tuberculosis test
- Young Center is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals
- Reasonable accommodation will be made for qualified disabled applicants
- Please apply on the Young Center website with a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references

Join the Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights and make a difference in the lives of immigrant children and families. Apply now and be a part of a committed and passionate team!

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Health/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation and sick time, 401(k) plan with employer match

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Legal analysis, negotiation, mediation, leadership, team building, critical thinking, project management, written and verbal communication, proficiency in Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Adobe Acrobat

Master's degree

Apply on the Young Center website with a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references.

Qualification and Experience J.D. and license to practice law, 4+ years experience working with immigrants and/or children and youth, 1+ year management experience, commitment to interdisciplinary model, aptitude in working with children, effective communication skills, commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism principles, commitment to intercultural responsiveness and sensitivity, bilingual ability in English/Spanish or other languages spoken by population served, valid driver's license

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