Staff Attorney, Grand Rapids
The Young Center for Immigrant Children's RightsGrand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Posted December 22, 2025
72160 - 82103 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights is a national organization dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights and best interests of immigrant children in the United States.
Job Description
Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights invites applications for a full-time Staff Attorney position in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Staff Attorney will advocate for children's best interests, supervise volunteers, and participate in an interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
- Advocate for children's best interests before government or other interested parties
- Supervise volunteers appointed as Child Advocate for unaccompanied and separated children
- Visit children as needed and communicate with caregivers, family members, and stakeholders
- Provide internal case consultation and case support involving state, federal, and international best interests legal principles and immigration law
- Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders or organizations in the community
Benefits
- Health/dental/vision insurance (employee & dependents) at no cost to the employee
- Paid vacation
- Sick time
- 401(k) plan with employer match