Senior Managing Attorney, Children's Immigrant Rights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Amica Center for Immigrant Rights in Washington, DC, seeks a Managing Attorney for the Children’s Program to lead high‑quality legal services for detained and released unaccompanied immigrant children. The role supervises staff, ensures grant compliance, and guides program strategy in the DMV region.

The position requires a JD, 3+ years in immigration law, Spanish fluency, and a willingness to travel. Amica Center offers a hybrid work environment, competitive benefits, and a commitment to equity

Qualifications

• JD and at least 3 years of immigration law experience.
• Experience working with child clients preferred.
• Management and supervision experience.
• Licensed to practice law in Maryland or Virginia, eligible to waive into either bar, or willing to sit for the next bar exam.
• Must travel for work and have a valid driver's license.
• Background check including driving record, Child Protective Registry, and state/federal criminal records required.
• Committed to equity and inclusion.
• Ability to work in a hybrid work environment and in-person as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of full legal representation in removal proceedings before local immigration courts, USCIS, and state courts.
• Provide expert mentoring to pro bono attorneys.
• Provide supervision and training to attorneys on full representation and pro bono cases.
• Manage sponsor intake, assessment of legal relief and case placement.
• Train staff on new developments in the law and ensure contractual compliance.
• Set long-term program goals and ensure contractual compliance.
• Oversee entry of case information into databases.
• Participate in stakeholder relationships and organizational committees.

Skills

Immigration law

Spanish fluency

Mentoring

Supervision

Education

JD

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Amica Center for Immigrant Rights in Washington, DC, seeks a Managing Attorney for the Children’s Program to lead high‑quality legal services for detained and released unaccompanied immigrant children. The role supervises staff, ensures grant compliance, and guides program strategy in the DMV region.

The position requires a JD, 3+ years in immigration law, Spanish fluency, and a willingness to travel. Amica Center offers a hybrid work environment, competitive benefits, and a commitment to equity