Supervising Attorney

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 79,677 - 97,384; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development budget

Remote connectivity stipend

Job summary

The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM) is seeking a Supervising Attorney to lead the Community Defense unit. This role offers a hybrid work environment primarily based in the Twin Cities Metro Area, emphasizing work-life harmony.

The successful candidate will supervise staff, ensuring compliance with legal standards and providing mentoring. The position offers competitive pay starting at $88,531 and a comprehensive benefits package including paid leave, medical coverage, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience with legal staff.
• Ability to travel for outreach and client meetings.
• Experience with case management programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Community Defense unit and staff.
• Ensure compliance with legal standards and guidelines.
• Provide legal guidance and mentorship to staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Organizational skills

Experience with diverse communities

Tools

LegalServer

Job description

Title: Supervising Attorney

Location: Flexible work environment with hybrid & in-office options; primarily based out of the Twin Cities Metro Area.

Introduction

The Supervising Attorney will be responsible for supervising the Community Defense unit in collaboration with the ILCM’s Legal Director & Managing Attorney. They will provide legal oversight, guidance, and quality control for casework performed by staff, ensuring compliance with ethical standards, legal requirements, and organizational policies.

What’s it in for you?

• The opportunity to make an impact in the community by enhancing opportunities for immigrants and refugees in Minnesota and North Dakota.
• We believe in work‑life harmony. This role offers the flexibility to blend remote work with in‑office collaboration.
• We provide paid leave including the following:
  • Paid Time Off – Employees earn 12.5 hours per month during the first 2 years (4 weeks), 15.625 per month from years 2‑5 (5 weeks), and 18.75 per month after 5 years (6 weeks). Employees can carry up to 80 hours of unused leave from year to year.
  • Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST): In compliance with Minnesota law, ILCM will provide employees with paid sick and safe leave. All employees receive 80 hours, prorated upon commencement. Unused sick and safe time will not be carried over or paid out at the end of each year.
  • Holiday Leave: Most major federal holidays, plus one floating holiday and an opportunity to exchange holidays that don’t fall within an employee’s religious or cultural background.
  • Paid Family & Medical Leave: In compliance with Minnesota statute. See Handbook and Benefits Guide for more information.
  • We provide competitive benefits including the following:
    • Medical, dental and vision insurance (with employer contributions)
    • Employer‑paid life and disability coverage (voluntary life insurance available at employee cost)
    • SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with employer match
    • FSA and HSA with employer contributions (HSA only available to employees enrolled in our HSA medical plan)
    • Pet benefits & pet discount program with employer contributions
    • Remote connectivity stipend of $50/month
    • Payment for organizational/membership dues
      • Training/professional development budget of $500/year

Why ILCM?

• You will work in an environment that values diversity, equity, and belonging. We encourage new ideas, value multiple perspectives, and foster a supportive environment where each role matters.
• We offer competitive and transparent compensation, ensuring pay, benefits, and career progression reflect your contributions, impact, and market value.
• You will work with a committed organization dedicated to serving and empowering clients. ILCM’s values are grounded in respect for and partnership with our immigrant and refugee clients.

Primary Responsibilities (90%)

45% – Supervision, training, co‑counseling

• Assume ultimate legal responsibility for all cases and filings within the assigned unit.
• Ensure all legal work complies with professional standards, agency regulations, and organizational policies.
• Review and approve applications, filings, and correspondence prior to submission for new attorneys and accredited representatives.
• Provide legal guidance, mentoring, and ongoing feedback to supervised staff through regular (at least every other week) direct supervision meetings, unit meetings, and other means.
• Ensure adherence to ethical obligations, confidentiality requirements, and supervision standards.
• In immigration matters, ensure compliance with DOJ/EOIR and USCIS rules and procedures.
• Assist with case assignment, workload management, and deadline monitoring.
• Handle or provide support for complex legal issues, hearings, and matters requiring attorney representation through co‑counseling.
• Supervise the ILCM detention line in coordination with other supervisors.
• Maintain own caseload, providing a range of services from advice, prose assistance, limited representation, and full representation in front of USCIS/EOIR/Federal Court.
• Work with Managing Attorney, Legal Director, and Finance and Administration Director to ensure appropriate grant spenddowns.
• Maintain legal resources relevant to unit needs.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with regional service providers to facilitate referrals and partnerships.
• Collaborate with other agencies that work with immigrant and refugee communities to ensure resources are utilized effectively.
• Collaborate with partner agencies on outreach efforts, conduct presentations and host clinics on topics including changes to immigration policy, Know Your Rights, Immigration 101, etc.
• Develop and implement regional communication strategies to promote awareness of available services.

Secondary Responsibilities (10%)

• Participate in legal team meetings, case reviews, and monthly all‑staff meetings.
• Assist with proposal development and grant reporting as needed.
• Assist with unscheduled walk‑in clients, as needed.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience, including law clerks, interns, paralegals, and others.
• Ability to travel to meet with clients, partner agencies, and to conduct outreach activities.
• Experience with LegalServer and/or other case management programs preferred.
• Able to work well cross‑departmentally, handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Familiarity with diverse refugee and immigrant communities, community agencies, and resources.
• Passion for serving the low‑income immigrant and refugee community and experience working with persons of diverse economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

ILCM is proud to offer a competitive compensation package which includes a starting salary of $88,531, depending on experience & according to scale. Additionally, ILCM offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above.

Equal Opportunity Statement

ILCM is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. ILCM provides equal opportunity to all applicants for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws and will not refuse to hire any qualified individual or otherwise discriminate against any individual by reason of an employee’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. ILCM is committed to providing all reasonable accommodations required by law to qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants for employment and/or who are employed at ILCM.