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Position Announcement
The Midwest Immigrant & Human Rights Center (MIHRC), a program of Heartland
Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights, is seeking an Attorney who will
devote 100% of her time to MIHRC's Unaccompanied Immigrant Children's
Project by developing the project as a replicable model legal services
program and providing direct representation and legal counsel to
unaccompanied immigrant children. The attorney will develop pro bono
training materials, initiate training sessions, and coordinate with pro bono
attorneys and other legal service providers. The attorney will also gather
documentation, assess legal options and services available, prepare and
submit the appropriate applications, administer Know Your Rights
presentations, and provide representation as counsel or co-counsel. In
addition, the attorney will maintain communication with the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS), including the U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE), and will cultivate a collaborative relationship with
local and national immigration authorities to the extent possible. The
attorney will shape the project into a model service program for immigrant
children and will communicate and coordinate with to non-profit
organizations and governmental agencies nationwide to provide support in
replicating the project across the country. She will report to the MIHRC
managing attorney and director.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Coordinator's duties will include the following:
Pro Bono Outreach
� Develop training materials for pro bono attorneys;
� Plan and implement quarterly training sessions for pro bono attorneys and
recruit attendees;
� Assign cases and provide support and mentoring to pro bono attorneys
representing MIHRC clients
Services for Children
� Conduct telephonic and in-person intake with immigrant children;
� Present cases for discussion at team meetings;
� Prepare, as necessary, country conditions research to corroborate details
of client stories to assist the team in assessing credibility;
� Assemble, prepare, and submit documentation and applications for accepted
cases;
� Correspond with clients and potential clients about their eligibility for
legal remedies;
� Develop multi-lingual and culturally appropriate Know Your Rights
materials for children;
� Represent clients as counsel or co-counsel.
Program Replication
� Identify non-profit organizations providing legal and social services to
unaccompanied immigrant children throughout the United States.
� Communicate and coordinate with national non-profits and governmental
agencies to share project information and provide support in establishing
parallel programs throughout the country;
� Travel as necessary to coordinate with collaborating agencies.
Other
� Assist in the preparation of donor and policy reports and media stories;
� Coordinate with non-governmental organizations providing legal services to
Unaccompanied Immigrant Children;
� Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Excellent writing, editing, organizational, and computer skills are needed
as is the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and simultaneously.
Ability to communicate articulately with individuals inside and outside the
organization in both writing and speech are essential. Ability to adapt to
change well and perform well under tight deadlines strongly needed.
Law degree required. Experience with immigration law and/or family law
strongly preferred. Master's in social work and/or equivalent employment
experience with a non-profit or social service agency required. Fluency in
English and Spanish is essential. Master's degree or relevant experience
preferred.
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample and the names and
telephone numbers of two references, and a confidential salary history and
requirements to:
Kristina Francisco, Midwest Immigrant & Human Rights Center*
208 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1818, Chicago, Illinois 60604.
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Fax (312) 660-1505
AA/EO -- Minorities, women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to
apply.
* A Heartland Alliance Partner.
Yanin Senachai
Resource Center Coordinator
Asian & Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence
450 Sutter Street, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94108
Direct: 415.568.3313
Main: 415.954.9988 x 315
Fax: 415.954.9999
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Website: www.apiahf.org/apidvinstitute
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