Supervising Attorney (40420)

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

RAICES in Austin, TX seeks a Supervising Attorney to lead the local unit under the Unit Director, delivering high-quality immigration law services and fostering a collaborative workplace.

The role supervises attorneys and accredited representatives, develops local best practices, monitors KPIs, and coordinates training while aligning with the organization's mission and legal strategy. Strong leadership and bilingual abilities are valued.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Current bar membership in good standing within the United States.
• Barred in Texas is preferred, may be required to meet grant requirements.
• Law school experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead the local unit to develop and maintain best practices aligned with RAICES mission and legal strategy.
• Supervise Attorneys and Accredited Representatives and provide guidance and feedback.
• Monitor workload and caseload, ensuring timely service delivery and KPI tracking.
• Organize internal and external training for staff in relevant practice areas.
• Contribute to budget discussions and inform leadership of unit needs.

Education

Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school

Bar membership in good standing in the United States

Barred in Texas preferred

Law school experience will be considered

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Austin - Austin, TX 78741

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Juris Doctor

Salary Range: $82,000.00 - $97,912.29

Travel Percentage: Little to none (0- 25%)

Job Category: Legal Services

Position Overview

This role offers the opportunity to lead the local unit team, under the supervision of the Unit Director of the corresponding Unit, providing quality services to clients while providing a positive workplace for RAICES employees to grow. The Supervising Attorney will be part of a community of the Legal Department.

Responsibilities

Works with the Unit Director to develop and maintain local best practices that are aligned with the mission, vision and legal strategy of RAICES; Communicates best practices to local unit team members through training and supervision and helps establish and monitor KPIs; Manages the day-to-day activities and services delivered by the branch office’s Unit and provides relevant information to the Unit Director and local Managing Attorney, Supervises the work of Attorneys and Accredited Representatives by managing the needs of the team’s representation work, including providing legal support, performance feedback and substantive and procedural guidance, Monitors workflow and caseload of staff to identify and address potential workload issues and progress, Works closely with the Unit Director and Managing Attorney to provide internal training and organizes external training for new and veteran staff in relevant practice areas, Participates in interviews and evaluation process for designated staff, Informs Managing Attorneys and Unit Directors of necessary information regarding their unit needs for budget proposals, Fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive work culture, Handles a caseload to maintain legal practice and expertise, and, Performs other additional duties as needed, including performing legal and casework when staff unavailability necessitates coverage of work or to other appropriate circumstances such as, for example, providing on-the-job training to staff or for professional development.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school, Current bar membership in good standing within the United States, Barred in Texas is preferred, may be required if specified to meet Grant Requirements, Minimum 2 years’ experience practicing immigration law or unit equivalent work. Law school experience will be considered, Minimum 1 year experience supervising a team of attorney and/or legal assistants i.e. multiple legal staff members or varying job titles, Grant requirements may include bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency, and Able to pass a Federal Background Check.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including communities of color, in the consideration of impacts and outcomes of a decision‑making process; and Experience in immigration and/or criminal law preferred.

Attributes

Must demonstrate behavior that aligns with RAICES’ mission, vision, and values – Empowerment, Excellence, Compassion, Inclusion and being proactive; Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with a diverse client population as and community members; and Commitment to social justice evidenced by job and/or volunteer/intern experience. Strong organizational and time‑management skills; Excellent oral and written communication skills; and Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse, multidisciplinary team.

Hybrid Work Plan

PLEASE NOTE: Employees are expected to live within the assigned geographic location in order to commute to and from the office or assigned on‑site location(s) as business or client needs require. Currently, all interviews are virtual. All positions will require working remotely and in‑office at the assigned work location. Applicants must reside in the state of Texas. Relocation assistance may be provided to candidates willing to relocate. RAICES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.