Family Defense Program Director: Remote/Hybrid Impact

Americans for Immigrant Justice; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation days

Holidays

Sick days

Retirement plan

Sabbatical

Job summary

Americans for Immigrant Justice (AI Justice) seeks a Family Defense Program Director to supervise attorneys, DOJ Accredited Representatives, a Program Coordinator and paralegals delivering legal services to indigent clients.

Under the Deputy or Managing Director, you will organize community education, engage with media and officials, manage grants, and participate in policy advocacy while mentoring law students and volunteers, in a South Florida-based, hybrid/onsite role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience representing low-income immigrants before USCIS, EOIR, and the BIA.
• Licensed to practice law in any state – Florida Bar membership preferred.
• Spanish or Haitian Kreyol language abilities preferred.
• Strong writing, research and analytical skills; strong communication and group leadership skills.
• Must be willing to submit to an extensive background check, including FBI, statewide repository, and sex offender registry checks.

Responsibilities

• Determine case acceptance by reviewing intakes and interview notes, considering grant requirements, case acceptance priorities, and attorney/DOJ representative caseloads.
• Manage the caseloads and supervise the work of attorneys and DOJ Accredited Representative through weekly case review meetings.
• Interview, advise and represent income eligible clients before the EOIR/BI, and the USCIS in immigration matters.
• Plan and assist partners with execution of group processing clinics and events.
• Identify laws, policies, and practices which adversely affect and diminish the rights and benefits of immigrants, and work with others to devise creative strategies for addressing these problems.
• Supervise, delegate and review the work of law students, interns and volunteers.

Skills

Immigration law experience

Leadership

Policy advocacy

Community outreach

Public speaking

Mentoring volunteers

Education

Florida Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Americans for Immigrant Justice (AI Justice) seeks a Family Defense Program Director to supervise attorneys, DOJ Accredited Representatives, a Program Coordinator and paralegals delivering legal services to indigent clients.

Under the Deputy or Managing Director, you will organize community education, engage with media and officials, manage grants, and participate in policy advocacy while mentoring law students and volunteers, in a South Florida-based, hybrid/onsite role.