Supervising Attorney

• Oversee a region to ensure legal orientations are being conducted timely and as needed conduct legal orientations, which are presentations concerning the rights and responsibilities of UAC in the immigration system. These will occur in shelters where children are located.
• Ensures legal consultations are distributed appropriately within the respective region. Conduct legal consultations: meet with UAC and assess options related to their legal case.

• Ensure coverage of attorneys to direct legal representation to UAC who have not left the
• United States. Ensure proper training and mentorship to Supervisory Attorneys, Staff Attorneys, and Legal Assistants. Provide direct representation as needed.
• Representation will include but is not limited to: Immigration Court Representation: including Master Calendar Hearings, Individual Hearings, Motions (Motions to Continue, Motions to Terminate, Motions to Change Venue, etc.), Voluntary Departure SIJS Asylum, Affirmative and Defensive T visas U visas VAWA Adjustment of Status TPS EADs
• Immigration Court Representation: including Master Calendar Hearings, Individual Hearings, Motions (Motions to Continue, Motions to Terminate, Motions to Change Venue, etc.), Voluntary Departure
• SIJS
• Asylum, Affirmative and Defensive
• T visas
• U visas
• VAWA
• Adjustment of Status
• TPS
• EADs

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions.

All job duties indicated are not be considered an exhaustive statement and other job related duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor(s).

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with a state bar
• Minimum 7 years of removal defense experience representing UAC
• Prior experience working with children and/or youth
• Minimum of 5 years of supervision experience, supervising Attorneys and/or staff
• Excellent legal research, writing, and editing skills
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills

• Spanish proficiency
• Demonstrated support for USCRI’s values by exhibiting respect for others, maintaining confidential information and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodations must be requested by the applicant to be considered.

• Please submit a resume with a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications with your online application.
• References will be required at time of the final interview.
• No telephone calls please. Position will remain open until filled.
• Work Location: In-person.

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partnership status, marital status, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, age, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.