- Supervise and direct staff in the Deportation Defense Unit in **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***'s Los Angeles and San Bernardino offices - Assign cases, monitor timesheets, and manage caseloads for staff - Conduct trainings and ongoing legal education for staff - Conduct regular case reviews and evaluations with staff - Recruit, onboard, train, and evaluate staff - Provide individual consultations and represent clients in various courts - Manage own caseload of complex cases for ongoing legal development and review of staff complex cases - Facilitate presentations, outreach, and community education activities - Respond to media requests on relevant immigration issues - Develop relationships with local organizations and institutions - Participate in grant writing and monitoring of team goals and deliverables - Advocate for immigration policies in line with **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***'s mission - Facilitate team meetings and retreats - Conduct team bonding activities for ongoing staff support and morale
Supervising Attorney Qualifications:
- Law degree and active admission to practice law in California - Strong knowledge of immigration law and 3-4 years of substantive immigration law experience - 3-4 years of experience in removal defense, including detained and released removal defense - Fluency in Spanish and English, both verbal and written - Experience supervising support staff - Attention to detail and strong organizational skills - Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Ability to develop and implement innovative models of service delivery with limited resources - Commitment to working in a diverse environment and with diverse groups of individuals - Demonstrated commitment to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***'s mission and vision
Supervising Attorney Benefits:
- Competitive salary range of $80,000 - $95,000, depending on experience - Full-time exempt position with a flexible work schedule - Hybrid work model with the option for remote work - Generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement savings plan - Paid time off for vacation, sick, and personal days
How to Apply:
- Email cover letter, resume, three references, and brief writing sample (maximum 10 pages) to Lilit Melkonyan at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** - Indicate level of Spanish fluency in resume or cover letter - Only selected applicants will be contacted for interviews - No inquiries or phone calls from applicants or legal recruiters
Application Deadline: Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.
- All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnic group identification, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, political affiliation, condition of physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation - In accordance with Federal and State laws
- Supervise and Lead a Team in the Deportation Defense Unit at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** - Advocate for Immigration Policies and Represent Clients in Various Courts - Competitive Salary and Generous Benefits Package Available - Join a Diverse and Dedicated Organization at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** - Los Angeles
