Managing Attorney, Immigrant Children’s Program (Hybrid)

Amica Center; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible spending account

Parental leave

Paid time off

Hybrid work

Job summary

Amica Center for Immigrant Rights seeks a Managing Attorney for the Children’s Program to lead direct legal services for detained and unaccompanied immigrant children in the DC region and oversee staff attorneys and paralegals.

You will supervise, train, and mentor, ensure compliance with grants, and help set program strategy while maintaining a client-centered, trauma-informed approach in a hybrid work setting at DC/Baltimore offices.

Qualifications

• JD and at least three years of experience in immigration law.
• Experience working with child clients preferred.
• Management and supervision experience.
• Written and spoken Spanish fluency.
• Licensed to practice law in Maryland or Virginia, eligible to waive into either bar, or willing to sit for the next scheduled bar exam.
• Willingness to travel for work; valid driver’s license.
• Favorable background check results including driving record and criminal history.
• Committed to equity and inclusion and able to work in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage full representation in removal proceedings before immigration courts, USCIS, and state courts.
• Provide expert mentoring to pro bono attorneys handling children’s cases.
• Provide supervision and training to attorneys on case strategy, trial preparation, and caseload management.
• Manage potential client follow-up after intake and sponsor intake, assessment of relief, and placement with in-house or pro bono attorneys.
• Support leadership to ensure contractual compliance and travel as needed.

Skills

Immigration law

Staff supervision

Spanish fluency

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Amica Center for Immigrant Rights seeks a Managing Attorney for the Children’s Program to lead direct legal services for detained and unaccompanied immigrant children in the DC region and oversee staff attorneys and paralegals.

You will supervise, train, and mentor, ensure compliance with grants, and help set program strategy while maintaining a client-centered, trauma-informed approach in a hybrid work setting at DC/Baltimore offices.