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Base pay range

$72,122.00 / yr - $90,153.00 / yr

About KIND

Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied and separated children who are forcibly displaced from their countries of origin. Launched in 2008, KIND champions a world in which every child's rights and well-being are protected throughout their journey to safety.

Building on its extensive programming and successful model in the United States, KIND is expanding in the Americas and Europe to bring its experience to bear in working with unaccompanied and separated children. Our work focuses on addressing the legal and mental health needs of this population; building strong partnerships and engaging in training and capacity strengthening with governments, NGOs, and the private sector; and advocating for systemic and pragmatic reforms to advance the rights of unaccompanied and separated children.

Position Summary

KIND seeks a Staff Attorney to provide expert legal services to unaccompanied children needing legal representation through zealous direct representation as well as pro bono facilitation, including robust consultation, training, and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys who have accepted KIND cases. As needed, supervise Senior Paralegals, Paralegals, interns, and / or other non-attorney staff. The Staff Attorney will report to the Supervising Attorney.

This is a temporary position with an expected end date of September 29, 2024. Despite the temporary nature of the role, we are pleased to offer a competitive benefits package, including benefits.

Essential Functions

• Provides both mentoring to KIND pro bono attorneys and direct legal representation to KIND clients
• In the pro bono mentoring function, provide robust consultation and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys who have accepted a KIND case
• In the direct representation function, perform ordinary functions of legal counsel including legal research and formulating the legal strategy for the case; conducting client interviews; appearing before immigration and / or state courts or agencies; and drafting and filing court pleadings and applications for benefits
• Supervises interns and / or other non-attorney staff as needed 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
• Places cases with pro bono attorneys and actively build relationships between KIND and the pro bono community
• In coordination with KIND's Training and Technical Assistance Team and the local field office Senior Attorney / s, as needed, helps 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
• Contributes to overall office functioning, including actively participating in field office and KIND-wide calls and meetings, field office and KIND-wide committees, and assisting with office events
• Ensures entry of timely, accurate, and detailed case data into KIND's case management systems
• Represents KIND at local coalitions, courts, and agencies

Qualifications And Requirements

Our Benefits

For a complete list of benefits, please click here.

Our Focus on Wellness

KIND recognizes that our ability to help our clients starts with helping our team members. KIND has prioritized wellness for employees through Mindfulness and Wellness Trainings, Wellness Platforms, Employee Assistance and Resilience Programs, Time Away and Office Wellness Activities.

For more information regarding our Wellness initiatives please visit this link.

Application Instructions

To be considered for this role, please submit an employment application at supportkind.org / join-the-team, along with your resume and cover letter.

Disclaimer : KIND is committed to an ethical recruitment and hiring process and maintains a firm "no fees" recruitment policy. We will never charge a fee or ask for money as part of the application process. KIND also conducts all interviews via telephone or video conference, and at no time will KIND engage in a text or mobile app-based application or interview process. For more information, please visit the following website : https : / / supportkind.org / join-the-team / kind-employment-practices /

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Finance and Consulting

Industries

Financial Services and Hospitals and Health Care

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