Job Type
Full-time
Description
JOB SUMMARY: The Supervising Attorney provides legal advice and representation in accord with the best practice of the profession. The position supervises and provides mentorship to assigned staff and volunteers.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Provides administrative supervision of 2-4 staff members.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:- Interview individuals seeking legal assistance and advise the client as to possible options through proper interpretation of current laws.
- Provide ongoing legal representation to the client commencing with the initial intake interview, drafting of documents, correspondence and client applications/petitions.
- Screen for need for navigator services. Refer individuals to Newcomer Network navigators as appropriate when additional resources or case management services are needed.
- Conduct outreach activities in the community with respect to legal issues; Organize and run community workshops.
- Serve as liaison between the program and community partners.
- Supervise and provide mentorship to assigned staff and volunteers: Conduct performance evaluation and annual case review; assist in the implementation of program changes; communicate policies and procedures; and facilitate team dynamics.
- Conduct weekly/bi-weekly case rounds with assigned staff.
- Assist the Director in organizing and running ILS staff meetings.
- Assess and refer cases to the Pro Bono Team, as appropriate, and provide mentorship to pro bono attorneys as needed.
- Ensure timely submission of external and internal program reports. Assist the Director in grant writing as needed.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:- Law Degree (J.D.).
- Admission to the practice of law in any state and/or Washington, DC.
- This position will require completion of Continuing Legal Education, in addition to all licensing requirements for the jurisdiction, where the attorney is licensed to practice.
- Five (5) years' experience in immigration law as an attorney.
- Experience in supervising staff.
SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:- Bilingual (English and Spanish or French). Verbal and written communication skills.
- Skill in management and supervision
- Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.
Benefits Package: - Robust Professional development and training opportunities
- Medical, prescriptions, dental and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan with company match
- Company-paid and supplemental life insurance
- Short Term/ Long Term disability
- Group Life Insurance and AD&D
- Other Volunteer Insurance Benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid vacation, sick and personal leave
- 11 paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus program
- Parenting leave
- Pet's Insurance
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Salary Description
$90,000 to 95,000 Yearly
