Staff Attorney

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Staff Attorney

Duties: Based on caseloads and experience, funding streams, and institutional priorities, performs hybrid direct legal representation and mentoring functions, including providing zealous legal advocacy to clients in direct representation cases, as well as providing robust consultation and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys who have accepted a case. Performs ordinary functions of legal counsel providing direct representation, including: legal research and formulating the legal strategy for the case; conducting client interviews; appearing in immigration and/or state court, and/or immigration agencies; drafting and filing court pleadings and applications for benefits; and making referrals to social services coordinator on staff when appropriate. Places cases with pro bono attorneys and builds relationships between the pro bono community. Contributes to overall office functioning, including joining field office and wide calls and meetings, participating in field office and wide committees, and assisting with office events. As needed, supervises Senior Paralegals, Paralegals, interns, and/or other non-legal staff including: onboarding, skills training, daily support and coaching, review and quality assurance of filings, regular check-ins and performance evaluations, and provision of consistent and effective supervision and oversight. In coordination with Training and Technical Assistance Team and the local field office Senior Attorney/s, assists in developing pro bono training resources and local training curriculum, including sample filings and guidance packets. With supervision, presents trainings to pro bono attorneys and community groups. Ensures entry of timely, accurate, and detailed case data into case management systems.

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KIND (Kids In Need of Defense)
1331 G Street NW Suite 900
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20005
Website : https://supportkind.org/