Supervising Attorney

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Supervising Attorney
The candidate will provide both mentoring to KIND pro bono attorneys and direct legal representation to clients In the pro bono mentoring function, provide robust consultation and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys who have accepted a case. In the direct representation function, perform ordinary functions of legal counsel including legal research and formulating the legal strategy for the case; conducting client interviews; appearing before immigration and/or state courts or agencies, and drafting and filing court pleadings and applications for benefits. Supervise and lead program staff in the relevant jurisdiction(s), in consultation with the Managing Attorney, including Program oversight, supervising casework, managing caseloads and other assignments, promoting, and advising supervisees on professional growth, conducting employee performance evaluations, meeting regularly with each supervisee, and providing consistent and effective supervision to ensure high-quality legal work and achievement of deliverables. Provide legal skills training and technical case assistance to in-house staff, pro bono attorneys, or other stakeholders, in coordination with field office colleagues and KIND’s Training and Technical Assistance Team. Support the Managing Attorney to develop and implement management strategies to meet ambitious programmatic and funding deliverables, including staff recruitment and development-support functions, employee engagement, and quality control of legal services delivery. Partner with the Managing Attorney to ensure mid-level supervisors in the field office are equipped and trained to effectively supervise and coach their direct reports. Oversee data management, ensuring data integrity through regular case audits, technical fluency with case management systems, and oversight of data upkeep and accuracy by supervises. In coordination with Training and Technical Assistance Team as well as the Senior Director for Pro Bono Partnerships, as needed, develop pro bono training resources and local training curriculum, including sample filings and guidance packets. Assist with development and conducting of a local and national training for both staff and external partners and stakeholders. In collaboration with the Managing Attorney, lead and manage large and complex programs, including oversight and drafting of grant reports, metrics oversight, and assisting in the drafting of funding proposals as needed. Maintain internal and external stakeholder relations; participate in local coalitions of various stakeholders supporting unaccompanied immigrant children. Collaborate with Managing Attorney to determine in-house and volunteer pro bono case placements. Develop and implement effective recruitment, mentoring, and case placement strategies to increase pro bono representation of unaccompanied immigrant children with support from the Senior Director for Pro Bono Partnerships. Collaborate with other departments on specific projects and initiatives as needed, including Policy, Advocacy, Communications, and International departments. Participate in and lead local and national meetings, committees, retreats, and events.

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