Supervising Immigration Advocate, Immigration Legal Services – Affirmative Services

About the role

The Supervising Immigration Advocate will oversee the Affirmative Services program, provide direct representation to clients, supervise team members, and stay updated on immigration laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct legal representation to clients in complex immigration cases
• Supervise and review the work of accredited representatives and other team members
• Assign work and provide guidance on legal matters
• Develop procedures and provide legal orientation and education
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Participate in program audits and grant reporting

Requirements

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience practicing immigration law as a fully DOJ Accredited Representative
• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a supervisor role
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive off-site as required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong case management, legal research, and legal writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work under pressure
• Physical requirements: occasional evening and weekend work, travel, lifting up to 25 pounds

Qualifications

• Speaking another language such as Spanish, Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Portuguese, Haitian Creole or French is a plus but not required
• Physical requirements: sitting, standing, walking, using hands and fingers, reaching, lifting up to 25 pounds

Skills

• Strong case management, legal research, and legal writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work under pressure
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends
• Passion for social justice for immigrants
• Experience working with marginalized populations and survivors of trauma
• Dedication to serving immigrant communities
• Willingness to cover other staff as needed
• Proficiency in case management software and Microsoft software including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Adobe, and Zoom

Benefits

• Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage
• Generous employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer-covered life insurance
• Paid vacation time and sick leave
• 15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays
• Two Wellness Days for mental wellness

Pay

$72,000 - $85,000/year, with additional benefits including comprehensive healthcare coverage, employer 401(k) contributions, and life insurance.

Schedule

Full-time (37.5+ hours/week), Exempt.