Description:
Responsibilities:- Works with the Unit Director to develop and maintain local best practices that are aligned with the mission, vision and legal strategy of RAICES;
- Communicates best practices to local unit team members through training and supervision and helps establish and monitor KPIs;
- Manages the day-to-day activities and services delivered by the branch office's Unit and provides relevant information to the Unit Director and local Managing Attorney;
- Supervises the work of Attorneys and Accredited Representatives by managing the needs of the team's representation work, including providing legal support, performance feedback and substantive and procedural guidance;
- Monitors workflow and caseload of staff to identify and address potential workload issues and progress;
- Works closely with the Unit Director and Managing Attorney to provide internal training and organizes external training for new and veteran staff in relevant practice areas;
- Participates in interviews and evaluation process for designated staff;
- Informs Managing Attorneys and Unit Directors of necessary information regarding their unit needs for budget proposals;
- Fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive work culture;
- Handles a caseload to maintain legal practice and expertise; and,
- Performs other additional duties as needed, including performing legal and casework when staff unavailability necessitates coverage of work or to other appropriate circumstances such as, for example, providing on-the-job training to staff or for professional development.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Current bar membership in good standing within the United States.
- Barred in Texas is preferred, may be required if specified to meet Grant Requirements.
- Minimum 2 years' experience practicing immigration law or unit equivalent work. Law school experience will be considered;
- Minimum 1 year experience supervising a team of attorney and/or legal assistants i.e. multiple legal staff members or varying job titles;
- Grant requirements may include bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency.
- Able to pass a Federal Background Check.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including communities of color, in the consideration of impacts and outcomes of a decision-making process; and
- Experience in immigration and/or criminal law preferred.
Attributes:
- Must demonstrate behavior that aligns with RAICES' mission, vision, and values – Empowerment, Excellence, Compassion, Inclusion and being proactive;
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with a diverse client population as and community members; and
- Commitment to social justice evidenced by job and/or volunteer/intern experience.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; and
- Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse, multidisciplinary team.
