What are the responsibilities and job description for the Managing Attorney, Detained Adult Program-Direct Representation position at American Immigration Lawyers Association?
Who We Are
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The Capital Area Immigrants' Rights (CAIR) Coalition is now Amica Center for Immigrant Rights (Amica Center for short). Since our founding in 1999, we have grown significantly and added new services to support immigrants in detention. Recently, Amica Center has outgrown our name, expanding beyond our initial services and geographic boundaries.
Amica is the Latin word for friend, and that echoes the way we approach what we do. Just as friends stand with one another, Amica Center stands with our clients to achieve the safety, stability, and opportunity we all deserve.
We are the only non-profit organization in the Washington, D.C. area that is exclusively focused on providing legal assistance to adult and child immigrants detained by the government in the Capital Region and beyond.
Our Work Environment
The Detained Adult Program (DAP) works with hundreds of adults who are detained by ICE each year, providing information, support, and legal representation. We provide trauma-sensitive, person-centered services, and deeply value the autonomy of the people we work with in detention as they navigate the fundamentally inhumane immigration system. DAP provides legal representation to detained immigrants regardless of their criminal history and immigration procedural postures.
Amica Center's Detained Adult Program is a highly collaborative work environment. Each team lead works directly with a focused team, but all colleagues are interconnected through, for example, case workshops or staff-run committees.
DAP staff are a source of expertise in the highly complex and ever-changing immigration system. They have persisted through administration changes, policy shifts, and attacks on the rights and freedoms of immigrants through project-focused cohorts that arise to address challenges or to brainstorm and implement affirmative strategies.
General Duties and Responsibilities
Supervision :
- Directly supervise Senior Staff Attorneys, Staff Attorneys, and other staff as needed.
- Provide oversight and mentoring to staff and senior attorneys and paralegals on direct representation cases, including supervision and assistance of (i) case strategy, (ii) trial preparation, and (iii) case load management.
- Support direct reports in conducting individual intakes and client meetings, including trial preparation, with immigrants at the detention facilities.
- Provide oversight and mentoring to staff and senior attorneys and paralegals on the preparation of Post Release Plans and social service plans, in coordination with social services staff.
- Support direct reports in their supervision of staff attorneys and paralegals.
- Ensure compliance with all organizational and grant required metrics, data tracking, and file management.
Representation :
Organizational Services :
Additional Role-Specific Details
Position Type : Full-time, Exempt
Reports To : Deputy Program Director for the Detained Adult Program
Supervisory Responsibility : Directly supervises a limited number of staff on a direct representation team, including attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff.
Hiring Timeline : Priority will be given to applications submitted by January 5, 2025; applications will be reviewed continuously until the role is filled.
Salary : $81,000 - $109,800
Location and / or Travel Requirements : This position will be based at the Washington, D.C. or Baltimore, M.D. Office. Candidates should live within 30 miles of their assigned primary office. Outstanding remote candidates are encouraged to apply.
Telework : Amica Center operates a hybrid work environment. Most staff are required to work at least one day per week in-office.
COVID-19 Vaccination : All employees are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.
Benefits
Paid time off includes :
At Amica Center, we embrace diversity and are committed to providing equal opportunities for growth and development. If you are passionate about Amica Center's mission and excited to contribute your talents to our team, we encourage you to submit your application. Candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
EEO Statement
The Amica Center for Immigrant Rights is an equal opportunity employer.
Anti-Racism Statement :
To learn more about our anti-racism statement click here.
How to Apply
Submit your resume, a cover letter that explains your interest in this role, and a writing sample with your Paylocity application.
Qualifications Required
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Salary : $81,000 - $109,800
