Supervising Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Supervising Attorney - National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) - Immigrant Legal Defense Project

Salary: $72,000 - $84,000 per year

Job Title: Supervising Attorney

Organization: National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC)

Department: Immigrant Legal Defense Project

Experience: At least 3 years in the legal field, preferably in immigration law

Location: Chicago, IL

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, FSA, Commuter Benefits, 401k with company match

H1: Join Our Team as a Supervising Attorney at NIJC

H2: Make a Difference in the Lives of Immigrants and Refugees

Summary:

Join NIJC's team as a Supervising Attorney and make a difference in the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. NIJC is a unique organization that combines individual client advocacy with broad-based systemic change. As a Supervising Attorney, you will oversee a legal team providing services at the Immigration Court Helpdesk and provide legal representation and counseling to non-detained immigrants. You will also collaborate with other legal services projects, pro bono partners, and other teams at NIJC to advance immigration reform.

Key Responsibilities:

- Supervise legal orientation services and oversee paralegals, attorneys, interns, and support staff
- Ensure accurate data entry and timely case preparation
- Provide recommendations based on case trends to inform project-based strategic decisions
- Maintain and develop strategic partnerships with key stakeholders
- Conduct legal research and provide legal representation to immigrants in immigration proceedings
- Draft correspondence and documents, including applications, briefs, and reports
- Conduct legal presentations to NIJC staff and members of the immigrant community
- Maintain accurate records and stay up-to-date on immigration law and policies
- Advance an anti-racist organization that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Handle other essential duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- Law degree (JD) and license to practice law
- At least 3 years of experience in the legal field, preferably in immigration law
- Fluency in English and Spanish
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other software used by NIJC
- Ability to solve problems and interpret instructions
- Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background check

Physical Demands:

- Ability to talk and hear
- Frequent standing, walking, and sitting
- Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds
- Visual abilities required for close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception

Work Environment:

- Moderate noise level

NIJC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, age, gender, gender identity, marital or parental status, religion, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, immigrant status, political affiliation or belief, or any other legally protected status.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and consent to undergo a comprehensive background check as part of the employment process, in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.

Apply now and make a difference in the lives of immigrants and refugees!

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Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, FSA, Commuter Benefits, 401k with company match

English, Spanish

Legal Representation, Counseling, Case Management, Supervisory Experience, Data Entry, Legal Intakes, Case Assessment, Case Strategy, Trial Preparation, Appeals, Case Closures, Legal Research, Public Speaking, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Office, Language Fluency, Driving, Problem Solving, Background Checks, Applicant Communication

Law degree (JD)

Submit application and consent to undergo a comprehensive background check.

Qualification and Experience Law Degree (JD), License to Practice Law, 3+ Years Legal Experience, Fluency in English and Spanish, Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Valid Driver's License

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