Project Manager-LItigation Team-NIJC

National Immigrant Justice Center • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

In recent months, the quickly changing landscape of federal immigration law, including the substantial expansion of immigration arrests and detention, has prompted NIJC to pursue more federal court litigation than ever before. Considering this expansion, NIJC seeks to hire a litigation project manager who, together with the existing litigation project manager and the director of the litigation team, will oversee the day-to-day logistics of litigation related matters. The project manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing plaintiff searches, compliance with various class action settlement agreements, and coordination with new and existing clients as their cases progress. The person will also be responsible for supervising a litigation project paralegal, who will be responsible for managing some of the team's administrative needs. Please note: While this is not an attorney role, candidates who are fully accredited representatives or who are eligible to become accredited are encouraged to apply. The project manager will collaborate with legal teams both internal and external to NIJC, community stakeholders, and clients to define project scope, set timelines, and allocate resources. The project manager will work in collaboration with attorneys to oversee the day-to-day operation of substantial, high impact cases as well as cases on behalf of individuals appearing in the federal courts. They use project management methodologies and tools to optimize workflows, track progress, and ensure compliance with legal standards, ultimately driving the successful delivery of legal services and solutions. The project manager must also be able to communicate and work well with detained clients in cases that are proceeding on an expedited timeline. That project manager will eventually be responsible for supervising a paralegal.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject, which may include business management, quality assurance, or organizational development.
• At least 3-5 years of prior experience in immigration work.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent training and development skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 or related software.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrates skills in project management and outcomes measurement highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the acceptance of clients for impact and federal court cases for representation.
• Organize, lead, and oversee plaintiff searches for class action cases or other large group actions.
• Communicate with clients and immigration counsel about case developments
• Once accredited, provide full legal representation before USCIS and the immigration courts to litigation plaintiffs in their related, immigration court matters.
• Liaise between legal teams, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure clear communication and accurate management of data pertaining to cases.
• With existing Litigation Project Manager and Project Director, work with NIJC's communications team to ensure timely and accurate communication about NIJC's litigation matters.
• Conduct and lead regular meetings with team members assigned to various projects to review project status and address any issues.
• Prepare detailed project status reports and updates for management, clients, funders, and stakeholders.
• Gather and organize critical documents and evidence for legal proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager