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Managing Attorney Children’s Program
Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project
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Type:
Full Time - Experienced
Categories:
Attorney, Immigration, Non-Profit Associations
Required Education:
Juris Doctor
THE ORGANIZATION The Florence Project was founded in 1989 to respond to a representation crisis for indigent non-citizens detained at the rural Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Detention Center in Florence, Arizona. Through our programs today, we provide services to almost 6,000 men, women, and children detained in Eloy, Florence, Phoenix, and Tucson, Arizona on any given day. The Florence Project is nationally known for its legal and social services that ensure that detained people are empowered and have access to justice. The Florence Project provides high quality legal services and supports initiatives for national changes in immigration law and policy. The Children’s Program educates, empowers, and provides legal assistance to immigrant children in Arizona. Legal services are provided by our staff attorneys or through pro bono representation. All of the children served are held in shelters, group homes, or long term foster care overseen by the Office of Refugee Resettlement while awaiting deportation hearings. The Children’s Initiative is part of the national Legal Access for Unaccompanied Children network overseen by the Vera Institute of Justice. POSITION DESCRIPTION: MANAGING ATTORNEY The Florence Project is seeking an individual to join its staff as Managing Attorney over its Children’s Program in Phoenix. The position involves working with a team of attorneys and legal assistants to represent children detained and released in Maricopa County. The Managing Attorney will supervise the legal work of staff attorneys and legal assistants, mentor legal staff, provide legal representation to detained and released immigrants, and provide legal training to the community. This position has an additional emphasis on designing and implementing an accredited representative program with the Children’s Program. On a limited basis, the Managing Attorney will assist with know your rights presentations and legal screenings when needed. The Managing Attorney will also oversee training and professional development initiatives for the legal staff in the Phoenix office and participate with program development and outreach activities, in conjunction with the management team. This position reports to the Director of the Children’s Program and works in partnership with other Managing Attorneys for the Children’s Program. This position is based in central Phoenix, with occasional travel to Tucson and Florence, AZ. Duties include but are not limited to the following:
SALARY AND BENEFITS This is a full-time, salaried exempt position. We offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience and our geographical area. We strive to create and uphold a positive, supportive, and inclusive work environment for all staff. We offer excellent benefits including:
APPLICATION PROCESS This is an immediate opening. To apply, please click here to complete the application and upload a cover letter detailing your interest in the position, writing sample, and resume with three professional references. Go to: https://firrp.org/getinvolved/jobs/ to learn about other job opportunities. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Florence Project values diversity in the workplace and strongly encourages applications from people of color, LGBTQ individuals, individuals with disabilities, and members of underrepresented or disadvantaged communities. This job announcement is for informational purposes only, and is subject to change and modification without notice. This job announcement includes a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities, qualifications and requirements of the position, but does not necessarily include all the job functions of the position.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Internal Number: 039
About Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project
Detention in Arizona is growing, family separation continues, and recent changes to case law and policies have made bond and asylum incredibly challenging. The Florence Project is on the frontlines of immigration, fighting back against constant attacks on immigrants’ rights. We are looking for a talented and creative people to join our growing team to provide top notch mentorship, program development, and legal representation. Come join our team and be part of the change, fighting for immigrants’ rights in these challenging times.The Florence Project was founded in 1989 to respond to a representation crisis for indigent non-citizens detained at the rural Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Detention Center in Florence, Arizona. Through our programs today, we provide services to the more than 10,000 men, women, and children detained in Eloy, Florence, Phoenix, and Tucson, Arizona on any given day. The Florence Project is nationally known for its legal and social services that ensure that detained people are empowered and have access to justice. The Florence Project provides high quality legal services and supports initiatives for national changes in immigration law and policy.
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