Supervising Attorney (Immigrant Youth Advocacy Program)

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600 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
HIAS Pennsylvania
Street address: 
600 Chestnut Street
City: 
Philadelphia
State: 
Pennsylvania
ZIP: 
19106
Organization URL: 
https://hiaspa.org/about-us/join-our-staff/
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

HIAS Pennsylvania is excited to add a Supervising Attorney to our Immigrant Youth Advocacy Program. The Youth Team advocates for immigrant youth in removal proceedings and works to help our young clients achieve stability in the United States. We’re looking for an attorney with immigration law experience who is excited to join a dynamic team of advocates and develop their leadership and supervision skills. Please share this announcement widely to anyone who might be interested. To share ideas for additional places to explore, please send a quick note to our search consultant at [email protected]. Thank you!

Requirements: 

Required Qualifications
Eligible to practice before USCIS (admitted to practice law in any state or fully accredited representative)
Experience in immigration representation (experience with removal defense, SIJS and asylum preferred)
Passion for HIAS PA’s mission and work
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse colleagues, collaborators and stakeholders
Ability to work with youth who have experienced trauma
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365 applications.

Preferred Qualifications:
3-5 years of experience in immigration law, especially in removal defense, SIJS and asylum
Prior experience as a supervisor
Experience in a public interest organization
Experience working with youth
Experience working with people who have experienced trauma
Spanish proficiency, or desire to learn Spanish. (Spanish proficiency is not required. The Supervising Attorney will have access to virtual interpreters for work with non-English speaking clients. Candidates who are not proficient in Spanish should have a desire to learn. This position includes funding for Spanish language instruction with built-in time for language study.)

To apply: 

To apply please send a resume and a cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications, in pdf format, to [email protected]. In the subject line, please state “Application for Supervising Attorney – Immigrant Youth Advocacy.”

We are accepting applications until the position is filled.

If you have questions about this position or our process, please contact our hiring consultant Steve Eppler-Epstein ([email protected] ).

Notes: 
HIAS Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran or disability status, political affiliation, or beliefs. Our staff are a true melting pot of race, religion, national origin, and identity, and we know that diversity enriches our organization and helps us to fulfill our mission. We have an active DE&I initiative aimed at strengthening our internal capacity and culture. All qualified applicants, including those who identify as members of minority or historically-marginalized groups, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Salary range: 
$64,500 - $69,000 / year

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