Job Number:
HC-04402
Date Posted:
April 3, 2026
Position Title:
Senior Attorney- Know Your Rights (KYR) & Direct Representation, Detained Adult Program
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Amica Center for Immigrant Rights
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$67,800 - $85,600
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Senior Attorney will manage a caseload of direct legal representation of detained clients in removal proceedings, provide expert mentoring to outside pro bono attorneys, and prepare Post Release Plans and social service plans in coordination with social services staff.Manage a caseload of direct legal representation of detained clients in removal proceedings, provide expert mentoring to outside pro bono attorneys, prepare Post Release Plans and social service plans in coordination with social services staff, and perform Know-Your-Rights presentations and pro se workshops in Spanish, English, and other languages.JD/LLM or Full DOJ Accreditation and 3-5 years of relevant immigration law experience, written and oral Spanish proficiency required, 1-2 years of supervision experience preferred, ability to manage a docket of detained removal defense cases, strong trial advocacy skills preferred, valid driver's license and comfort operating a vehicle.
Responsibilities:
• Manage a caseload of direct legal representation of detained clients in removal proceedings
• Provide expert mentoring to outside pro bono attorneys
• Prepare Post Release Plans and social service plans in coordination with social services staff
• Perform Know-Your-Rights presentations and pro se workshops in Spanish, English, and other languages
• Liaise with external partners at law schools, non-profit organizations, and firms in coordination with the pro bono coordinating attorney to secure and further access to legal services for detained individuals
• Identify and track trends and emerging issues faced by the people we work with in detention affecting their immigration cases
Qualifications:
• JD/LLM or Full DOJ Accreditation and 3-5 years of relevant immigration law experience
• Written and oral Spanish proficiency required
• 1-2 years of supervision experience preferred
• Ability to manage a docket of detained removal defense cases
• Strong trial advocacy skills preferred
• Valid driver's license and comfort operating a vehicle
Instructions:
Email to apply
Other:
Equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
