Supervising Attorney for Released Youth and Representation – Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc – Los Angeles

Responsibilities:
Esperanza seeks a full-time Supervising Attorney to oversee Esperanza’s Legal Orientation Programs for Released Youth under our Community Education program and to work under the supervision of a Managing Attorney with our Representation Program to provide legal representation to immigrants in removal proceedings and related state court proceedings, focusing particularly on cases involving detained adults, detained unaccompanied minors and minors released to sponsors in the LA Immigration Court jurisdiction.
The Supervising Attorney for Released Youth and Representation will engage in both substantive and operational tasks,
which include
Serving as a source of substantive knowledge on all legal aspects related to unaccompanied minors for a diverse staff, including attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants, as well as volunteers and interns
Coordinating the training, staffing, and oversight of legal orientation presentations for unaccompanied minors in office and at Los Angeles-area immigration courts
Overseeing the operation of our Unaccompanied Minor Self-Help Centers
Supervising legal aspects of our Call Center for Released Youth
Supervising intake clinics for unaccompanied minors
Developing and updating innovative legal educational materials
Expanding access to counsel for unaccompanied minors through pro bono program and our Universal Referral System
Leading capacity development and self-care opportunities for staff, including attorneys, paralegals, and administrative personnel
Training, mentoring, and supervising legal interns, fellows, and volunteers
Maintaining and developing relationships with stakeholders that work with unaccompanied minors
Provide zealous representation to Esperanza clients in front of the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Board of Immigration Appeals, Citizenship and Immigration Services, and various California state courts.
The Supervising Attorney will be under the direct supervision of the Program Director for Released Youth as well as a Managing Attorney for Representation.

Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate;
Active, California State Bar License, or license from another jurisdiction AND commitment to sitting for next available CA Bar Exam;
Experience (including internships) in the practice of law, preferably in immigration and/or public interest law;
Strong organizational, case management, legal research, and legal writing skills required;
Experience working with vulnerable client populations, particularly with children, families, or clients with mental health issues is a huge plus;
Demonstrated ability and willingness to take on challenging and novel legal issues and a readiness to pursue “outside-the-box” legal theories;
Teaching experience and/or group presentation experience, highly desirable.
Spanish-language proficiency required and will be tested at time of interview;
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work under pressure required;
Willingness to be a team-player with an attitude and aptitude for collaboration;
Passion for social justice for immigrants and vulnerable communities required.

Benefits
Generous benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 10 sick days, 15 vacation days/year, 13 paid holidays/year, retirement plan, FSA account, bar dues payment, and fees for membership in specialty bar association.
All new hires are subject to a 6-month probationary period.

How to Apply
Simultaneously email cover letter, resume, at least 2 references, and a brief writing sample (5 pages or less) to:
(1) hrjobs@ccharities.org Catholic Charities of Los Angeles Human Resources Department; P.O. Box 15095, Los Angeles, CA 90015, and
(2) Mercedes Nunez Roldan, Director of Youth Immigration Services, Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, Mnunezroldan@ccharities.org. In email subject line, please place your full name, and the position you are applying for. 1530 James M. Wood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015.

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