Managing Attorney Children’s Program
Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project
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Managing Attorney Children’s Program

Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project

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Posted:
November 6, 2019
Location:
Phoenix, Arizona
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:

  • Supervise staff attorneys, accredited representatives, legal assistants, and any special project legal fellows (estimated 8-10 staff total).  This includes overseeing and being responsible for the quality of services provided for unaccompanied minors, conducting case reviews as needed with the legal teams, and providing training, mentorship, and support to the legal staff.  
  • Provide direct representation to unaccompanied minors with a caseload of about 30-35 cases at a time, before EOIR, USCIS, Maricopa County’s juvenile and family courts.
  • Oversee weekly joint case review and intake review meetings with legal staff, orientation for new hires, and plan regular training for legal staff. 
  • Design and implement an accredited representative program within the Children’s Program.
  • In conjunction with the Children’s Program Director, hire legal staff and interns for the Children’s Program.
  • On a limited basis, provide know your rights presentations, intakes, and follow-ups with unaccompanied minors detained under ORR or for intake clinic, for coverage purposes.   
  • Participate in program development with the Children’s Program Director and other Managing Attorneys, including participating in annual strategic planning retreats with Board and staff. Lead the implementation of any changes to the scope of legal services provided or the model for delivering those services.
  • Oversee collection of data by the legal staff, complete quarterly reporting for funders, and participate in funders calls, meetings, and training.
  • Support Florence Project outreach and development activities as needed. 
  • Other administrative duties as needed.  
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:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, with full premiums paid by the Florence Project.
  • We provide mileage reimbursement for travel between offices and places of work.
  • After one year of employment, employees are eligible for an employer matching retirement plan.
  • One paid personal day each month
  • Fifteen paid days of vacation
  • Twelve paid days of sick/medical leave annually
  • Six paid weeks of parental leave (up to twelve weeks total, with option to use personal, vacation, and sick paid time off for unpaid portion)
  • Bereavement leave
  • FIRRP observes all federal holidays 
  • After three years of employment, employees are eligible for an eight week paid sabbatical. 
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. 

QUALIFICATIONS
 
  • J.D. and licensed to practice law or Accredited Representative.
  • Must be fluent in Spanish or have advanced proficiency.
  • Ability to travel regularly, especially between offices and secondary work locations.
  • Experience (preferably 2+ years) providing legal services to detained immigrants and/or unaccompanied minors in removal proceedings.  Knowledge of immigration law, specifically Special Immigrant Juvenile Status visa, is a plus.
  • Experience supervising staff or interns and demonstrated ability to inspire confidence in others and play supportive role, be a proactive and engaged supervisor without micromanaging, and be a clear and thoughtful decision maker.  
  • Demonstrated commitment to advocating for indigent immigrant clients in a respectful and empowering way and zealous support of the Florence Project’s mission. 
  • Highly organized and ability to be innovative thinker and work in high volume setting with limited resources.
  • A hard working team player with a sense of humor who is flexible, patient, respectful, and comfortable in a busy nonprofit setting.
  • Prior experience working with trauma survivors or individuals with mental health issues is a plus, and must be comfortable working with people with criminal convictions. 
  • Proven computer skills.
  • Must be able to pass federal and state background checks.

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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