Supervising Attorney Released Children's Program

Join our RAICES Team!

Are you ready to join our dedicated team operating on the national frontlines fighting for immigration rights? The ideal candidate shares our vision of a compassionate society where all people have the right to migrate and human rights are guaranteed. RAICES has many opportunities to contribute, grow, and thrive in a fast-paced environment that values dedication and collaboration. Starting salary is commensurate with experience.

Who We Are

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency that promotes justice by providing free and low-cost legal services to underserved immigrant children, families, and refugees. As an organization that combines expertise developed from the daily practice of immigration law with a deep commitment to advocacy, RAICES is unique among immigration organizations. We provide a holistic approach to immigrants. RAICES not only assists immigrants in navigating through complicated immigration laws, but we also assist immigrants with social needs through case management and providing assistance with housing. RAICES advocates that justice is an inherent human right that should be awarded to everyone regardless of age, religion, country of origin, sexual orientation, or ability to pay for legal counsel.

What We Do

We defend the rights of immigrants and refugees, empower individuals, families, and communities, and advocate for liberty and justice.

COVID-19 Response

Protecting the health and safety of employees and clients remains essential. We currently practice social distancing and encourage masks in all public areas. RAICES is using a phased-in approach to return staff to resume in-office operations.

This position will require working remotely and in-office at the assigned work location. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.

PLEASE NOTE: All employees are assigned to an office location. The expectation is that you live within the area to commute to and from the office as business or client needs require.

Hybrid Work Plan

• Currently, all interviews are virtual.
• All positions will require working remotely and in-office at the assigned work location.
• Applicants must reside in the state of Texas.
• Relocation assistance may be provided to candidates willing to relocate.

What We Offer

A career at RAICES offers the opportunity to work with a team of professionals driven by our passion for advocating for immigrant rights. Our total rewards package offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits! Additional benefits include:

• Generous PTO, plus 14 paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Parental & Family Leave
• 403(b) - no waiting period on eligibility and immediate vesting after 90 days
• Salary is commensurate with experience

RAICES is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity, gender expression, change of sex, and transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request.

This role offers the opportunity to lead the local unit team, under the supervision of the Unit Director of the corresponding Unit, providing quality services to clients while providing a positive workplace for RAICES employees to grow. The Supervising Attorney will be part of a community of Supervising Attorneys.

Responsibilities:

• Works with the Unit Director to develop and maintain local best practices that are aligned with the mission, vision and legal strategy of RAICES;
• Communicates best practices to local unit team members through training and supervision and helps establish and monitor KPIs;
• Manages the day-to-day activities and services delivered by the branch office's Unit and provides relevant information to the Unit Director and local Managing Attorney;
• Supervises the work of Attorneys and Accredited Representatives by managing the needs of the team's representation work, including providing legal support, performance feedback and substantive and procedural guidance;
• Monitors workflow and caseload of staff to identify and address potential workload issues and progress;
• Works closely with the Unit Director and Managing Attorney to provide internal training and organizes external training for new and veteran staff in relevant practice areas;
• Participates in interviews and evaluation process for designated staff;
• Informs Managing Attorneys and Unit Directors of necessary information regarding their unit needs for budget proposals;
• Fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive work culture;
• Handles a caseload to maintain legal practice and expertise; and,
• Performs other additional duties as needed, including performing legal and casework when staff unavailability necessitates coverage of work or to other appropriate circumstances such as, for example, providing on-the-job training to staff or for professional development.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Current bar membership in good standing within the United States.
• Barred in Texas is preferred, may be required if specified to meet Grant Requirements.
• Minimum 2 years' experience practicing immigration law or unit equivalent work. Law school experience will be considered;
• Minimum 1 year experience supervising a team of attorney and/or legal assistants i.e. multiple legal staff members or varying job titles;
• Grant requirements may include bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency.
• Able to pass a Federal Background Check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including communities of color, in the consideration of impacts and outcomes of a decision-making process; and
• Experience in immigration and/or criminal law preferred.

Attributes:

• Must demonstrate behavior that aligns with RAICES' mission, vision, and values - Empowerment, Excellence, Compassion, Inclusion and being proactive;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with a diverse client population as and community members; and
• Commitment to social justice evidenced by job and/or volunteer/intern experience.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; and
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse, multidisciplinary team.