Position Announcement -- Attorney --
Immigrant Children's Project
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.
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