National Legal Aid & Defender Association
Part-Time Staff Attorney
National Legal Aid & Defender Association, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Position Description KIND seeks a Staff Attorney to provide expert legal services to unaccompanied children needing legal representation through zealous direct representation as well as pro bono facilitation, including robust consultation, training, and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys who have accepted KIND cases. As needed, supervise Senior Paralegals, Paralegals, interns, and/or other non-attorney staff. The Staff Attorney will report to the Managing Attorney, San Francisco-Released.
Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application. This position is contingent upon continued funding. Essential Functions
Provides mentoring to KIND pro bono attorneys and direct legal representation to KIND clients. In the pro bono mentoring function, provides robust consultation and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys who have accepted a KIND case. In the direct representation function, performs legal research, develops and implements legal strategy, conducts client interviews, appears before immigration and/or state courts or agencies, and drafts and files court pleadings and applications for benefits. Supervises interns and/or other non-attorney staff as needed, including onboarding, skills training, daily support and coaching, review and quality assurance of filings, regular check-ins and performance evaluations, and provision of supervision and oversight. Places cases with pro bono attorneys and builds relationships between KIND and the pro bono community. Works with KIND’s Training and Technical Assistance Team and local field office Senior Attorneys to develop pro bono training resources and local training curriculum, including sample filings and guidance packets;, and with supervision, presents trainings to pro bono attorneys and community groups. Contributes to overall office functioning, including participation in field office and KIND-wide calls and meetings, committees, and assistance with office events. Ensures entry of timely, accurate, and detailed case data into KIND’s case management systems. Represents KIND at local coalitions, courts, and agencies. Requirements
Qualified attorney licensed to practice law. Experience in representing unaccompanied children or in immigration law preferred. Ability to supervise non-attorney staff and interns. Strong mentoring, training, and client-facing skills. Ability to work with pro bono attorneys and coordinate with external partners. Excellent legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
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Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application. This position is contingent upon continued funding. Essential Functions
Provides mentoring to KIND pro bono attorneys and direct legal representation to KIND clients. In the pro bono mentoring function, provides robust consultation and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys who have accepted a KIND case. In the direct representation function, performs legal research, develops and implements legal strategy, conducts client interviews, appears before immigration and/or state courts or agencies, and drafts and files court pleadings and applications for benefits. Supervises interns and/or other non-attorney staff as needed, including onboarding, skills training, daily support and coaching, review and quality assurance of filings, regular check-ins and performance evaluations, and provision of supervision and oversight. Places cases with pro bono attorneys and builds relationships between KIND and the pro bono community. Works with KIND’s Training and Technical Assistance Team and local field office Senior Attorneys to develop pro bono training resources and local training curriculum, including sample filings and guidance packets;, and with supervision, presents trainings to pro bono attorneys and community groups. Contributes to overall office functioning, including participation in field office and KIND-wide calls and meetings, committees, and assistance with office events. Ensures entry of timely, accurate, and detailed case data into KIND’s case management systems. Represents KIND at local coalitions, courts, and agencies. Requirements
Qualified attorney licensed to practice law. Experience in representing unaccompanied children or in immigration law preferred. Ability to supervise non-attorney staff and interns. Strong mentoring, training, and client-facing skills. Ability to work with pro bono attorneys and coordinate with external partners. Excellent legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
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