Job Description
KIND seeks a National Senior Attorney to provide senior-level expertise and leadership in the provision of legal services by KIND attorneys and pro bono partners to unaccompanied children facing removal proceedings. Serve as thoughtful leader and expert advisor on complex and novel legal issues for internal and external stakeholders. As needed, supervise Staff Attorneys, Senior Paralegals, and other non-attorney staff.
In the pro bono mentoring function, provide consultation and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys who have accepted a KIND 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.
Supervises staff attorneys, fellows, supervising paralegals, senior paralegals or other non-attorney staff as needed, including onboarding, legal skills training and case technical assistance, daily support, and coaching. Engages in outreach to foster and expand relationships with community stakeholders and pro bono partners. Assist with development and conducting of local and national KIND trainings for both staff and external partners and stakeholders.
About Kids In Need of Defense
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied and separated children who are forcibly displaced from their countries of origin.