Supervising Attorney, Immigration & Project End

We are seeking a Supervising Attorney, Immigration & Project End to provide leadership, supervision, and subject-matter mentorship to junior legal staff and to provide comprehensive legal representation to low-income immigrants. This position has a special focus on Ayuda’s Project END program, which supports victims of immigration legal services fraud.

Requirements

• J.D. or LL.M. from accredited law school
• Member in good standing with the DC, Maryland, or Virginia bar, or eligible to waive into one of these jurisdictions
• Fluency in Spanish or another language relevant to Ayuda’s client community
• At least three years’ experience practicing immigration law and/or consumer law
• Strong legal, organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse, multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated commitment to social, racial and economic justice

Benefits

• Platinum-level medical insurance plan 100% employer-paid
• Dental and vision insurance 100% employer paid
• Long-term disability insurance 100% employer paid
• Life and AD&D insurance 100% employer paid
• Pre-tax 401(k) with Employer match on first 3% of salary
• Vacation Days: 21 days per year until year 3, 27 per year in years 3-7 and 33 days per year after 7 years employment
• New employees begin with 5 days of Health & Wellness (sick) leave and accrue an additional 5 hours per pay period plus emergency medical leave up to 12 weeks per year
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• 24 days paid holidays and staff wellness days, including Winter Break the last week of the year
• Job-related professional development fees (including annual state bar dues and professional memberships)
• Flexible work schedules
• Employees with federal student loan debt may be eligible to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the Department of Education