Associate Director Children's Protection Project

National Immigrant Justice Center•Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Associate Director for Children's Protection is a key member of the NIJC's management team and will oversee NIJC's work on behalf of detained and non-detained immigrant children, including unaccompanied minors in federal custody. The Associate Director will assess and modify existing legal services models to integrate NIJC's representation of immigrant children across projects and ensure the Children's Protection Team effectively collaborates with all NIJC teams to best protect the rights and interests of children. Additionally, this position will work closely with directors and associate directors across NIJC to develop and implement NIJC's strategic plan and support executing NIJC's mission. S ome travel may be necessary. The Associate Director will also help develop legal priorities across various projects and work closely with staff in collaboration with NIJC Directors , including working closely with NIJC's Litigation and Policy teams to support advocacy efforts on children's issues .

Requirements

A Juris Doctor and at least five years of immigration law experience, with a minimum of two years in a supervisory role.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret immigration law, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to draft legal briefs, memos, reports, correspondence, and procedural manuals.
Must be able to present information and respond to questions from groups, funders, managers, clients, and the public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to apply concepts like fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle various concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the nonprofit sector is preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish is .

Responsibilities

Ensure high-quality legal services are delivered in the most effective and efficient manner to serve many individuals.
Provide legal representation to individuals in immigration matters.
Identify emerging issues (both internal and external) and develop appropriate responses .
Develop a professional development plan for the legal services team at NIJC.
Perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
Participate in strategic planning and budget development.
Manage administrative staff and support supervisors in managing projects.
Interview, hire, and train staff; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; address complaints and resolve issues for staff and program participants; ensure compliance with licensing and agency standards.
Assist in identifying new funding sources, preparing grant proposals, and providing regular reports.
Ensure ongoing compliance with grant requirements and collaborate with program staff to meet grant goals promptly.
Take responsibility for generating statistical data reports and analyses for NIJC projects.
Collaborate with program staff and the management information system team to ensure that program data input and database functions align with grant writing and reporting needs.
Build and maintain relationships with legal service providers, immigrant service providers, and advocacy organizations throughout the Midwest, and represent NIJC in these networks.