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Immigration Attorney in Boston, MA

KIND (Kids In Need of Defense) Dec 18,2019 Jul 09,2019 Location USA Boston MA
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Public Interest

Attorney

Immigration

Min 1 yrs required

Profile

Staff Attorney The candidate will provide expert legal services to unaccompanied children facing removal proceedings through zealous direct representation as well as pro bono facilitation, including robust consultation, training, and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys who have accepted organization's cases. As needed, supervise Senior Paralegals, Paralegals, interns, and/or other non-attorney staff. Based on caseloads and experience, funding streams, and institutional priorities, perform hybrid mentoring and direct legal representation functions, including providing robust consultation and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys who have accepted a case as well as providing zealous legal advocacy to clients in direct representation cases. Perform ordinary functions of legal counsel providing direct representation, including: legal research and formulating the legal strategy for the case; conducting client interviews; appearing before immigration and/or state court or agencies; and drafting and filing court pleadings and applications for benefits. Place cases with pro bono attorneys and build relationships between organization and the pro bono community. In coordination with Training and Technical Assistance Team and the local field office Senior Attorney/s, as needed, help develop pro bono training resources and local training curriculum, including sample filings and guidance packets. With supervision, present trainings to pro bono attorneys and community groups. Maintain relationships and provide legal services through Medical Legal Partnership, including staffing off-site legal clinics and providing training to community partners. Ensure entry of timely, accurate, and detailed case data into KIND’s case management systems. Contribute to overall office functioning, including joining field office and organization-wide calls and meetings, participating in field office and organization-wide committees, and assisting with office events. As needed, supervise Senior Paralegals, Paralegals, interns, and/or other non-legal staff including: onboarding, skills training, daily support and coaching, review and quality assurance of filings, regular check-ins and performance evaluations, and provision of consistent and effective supervision and oversight.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have a J.D. degree and be admitted to local Bar. Must have 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. Should also have 1+ year of experience working with children, preferably immigrant and refugee children, or experience working with vulnerable populations, survivors of abuse, human trafficking, or other trauma. Advanced fluency in Spanish language if majority of caseload is working directly with clients required. If majority of caseload is working directly with pro bono attorneys, 1+ year of experience working with law firm attorneys and/or other legal volunteers required.

Additional info

Send cover letter, resume, salary requirements and contact information for 3 professional references. No inquiries or phone calls.

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