Deputy Director, Children's Program (Immigrant Rights)

National Legal Aid & Defender Association; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Amica Center for Immigrant Rights seeks a Deputy Director for the Children’s Program in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region. The role oversees a ~30-person team, directs legal supervision, training, and program administration, and ensures compliance with grants and contracts.

The ideal candidate has a JD, 5+ years in immigration law, and experience with child clients, supervision, and Spanish proficiency. This is a hybrid position requiring in-person work as needed.

Qualifications

• JD and at least five (5) years’ relevant experience in immigration law.
• Experience working with child clients preferred.
• Management and supervision experience.
• Written and oral Spanish working proficiency.
• Licensed to practice law in Maryland or Virginia, eligible to waive in, or willing to sit for the next scheduled bar exam.
• Must be able to travel for work; valid driver’s license required.
• Background checks including driving record and other checks.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Hybrid work environment; in-person duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and training to attorneys in direct representation cases, including case strategy, trial preparation, and caseload management.
• Lead strategic planning for the organization and implementation at the team level; oversee budgeting and personnel development.
• Manage administrative responsibilities including grant reporting, budgeting, time and expense reports, and data management.
• Ensure high-quality, culturally competent client services and compliance with contracts and grants.
• Collaborate with Acacia Center for Justice and other Amica Center programs on litigation and advocacy efforts.
• Represent the Children’s Program in organizational leadership teams and cross-program initiatives.

Skills

Immigration law

Management and supervision

Spanish language proficiency

Bar admission eligibility

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Amica Center for Immigrant Rights seeks a Deputy Director for the Children’s Program in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region. The role oversees a ~30-person team, directs legal supervision, training, and program administration, and ensures compliance with grants and contracts.

The ideal candidate has a JD, 5+ years in immigration law, and experience with child clients, supervision, and Spanish proficiency. This is a hybrid position requiring in-person work as needed.