Supervising Attorney (Immigration Law)

TL;DR

Supervising Attorney (Immigration Law): Supervising legal staff and providing direct representation for unaccompanied children in immigration and state courts with an accent on SIJS, asylum, and removal defense. Focus on conducting intakes, initiating state court proceedings, and advocating for humanitarian immigrants.

Location: Dallas, TX, USA. Work format is a combination of office, remote, and field time within the service area.

Salary: $71,415.00

Company

The hirify.global (IRC) is one of the world's largest humanitarian non-governmental organizations helping people devastated by conflict and disaster.

What you will do

• Supervise attorneys, legal assistants, and DOJ Accredited representatives serving unaccompanied child clients.
• Provide direct representation for unaccompanied children before USCIS and immigration courts.
• Initiate state court proceedings for children eligible for special immigrant juvenile status (SIJS).
• Provide legal trainings and technical assistance to in-house staff, pro bono attorneys, and community partners.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to identify client needs and facilitate referrals.
• Manage client and program data accurately in accordance with reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Law degree (JD or LLM) from an ABA-accredited U.S. institution.
• Member in good standing of the Texas bar.
• Minimum 5 years experience providing direct representation in immigration court and/or before USCIS.
• Minimum 2 years experience providing direct representation before state courts for SIJS petitions.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Spanish is desired.
• Must be willing to travel frequently within the service area and submit to extensive background checks.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 403b retirement savings plan with immediate vested matching.
• 20-25 paid time off days and 10 sick days.
• FSA for healthcare and commuter costs.
• Employee Assistance Program for counseling and mental health support.