Supervising Attorney (40420)

RAICES; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

RAICES, based in Austin, TX, seeks a Supervising Attorney to lead the local unit under the Unit Director, ensuring high-quality immigration legal services and a positive workplace for staff. You will oversee attorneys and accredited representatives, establish best practices, train staff, monitor KPIs, and participate in budget planning.

The role demands strong leadership and a commitment to RAICES’ mission. The position requires a Juris Doctorate, active U.S.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school.
• Bar membership in good standing in the United States; Texas bar preferred.
• Strong leadership and supervision capabilities.
• Bilingual English/Spanish may be required by grant requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the local unit team under the Unit Director.
• Develop and maintain local best practices aligned with RAICES mission.
• Train and supervise attorneys and accredited representatives; monitor KPIs.
• Manage workflow, caseload, and staff performance; provide guidance.
• Coordinate internal/external training and participate in hiring processes.
• Support budget planning and unit needs; uphold inclusive workplace.

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

# Supervising Attorney (40420)Austin - Austin, TX 78741## OverviewSalary Range$82,000.00 - $97,912.29 SalaryPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelJuris DoctorTravel PercentageLittle to none (0- 25%)CategoryLegal Services## Description**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.## Qualifications**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.