Senior Immigration Justice Project Lead Attorney (Hybrid)

Bread for the City; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Bread for the City Legal Clinic seeks a full-time Immigration Legal Services Supervising Attorney in Washington, DC. The role centers on direct client representation, supervision of staff, and community outreach within a civil-legal aid setting.

Requirements include 5–7 years post-JD, 4–5 years immigration experience, 2 years supervisory experience, and a commitment to social justice. Hybrid work and competitive nonprofit compensation reflect the organization’s values.

Qualifications

• At least 5–7 years of post-JD legal experience, with some litigation.
• At least 4–5 years in immigration law.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct representation to clients in immigration matters.
• Train and supervise project staff attorneys.
• Train and mentor pro bono attorneys.
• Organize community outreach and legal intake.
• Manage grant applications and reports.
• Expand into asylum and deportation defense as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Litigation experience

Legal analysis

Interpersonal skills

Spanish/English bilingual

Communication skills

Education

DC Bar admission or eligibility

Bar exam in DC or UBE jurisdiction

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Bread for the City Legal Clinic seeks a full-time Immigration Legal Services Supervising Attorney in Washington, DC. The role centers on direct client representation, supervision of staff, and community outreach within a civil-legal aid setting.

Requirements include 5–7 years post-JD, 4–5 years immigration experience, 2 years supervisory experience, and a commitment to social justice. Hybrid work and competitive nonprofit compensation reflect the organization’s values.