Supervising Immigration Trial Attorney
About The Position
The Supervising Immigration Trial Attorney leads a team of attorneys, legal staff, and law students providing legal representation to unaccompanied minors and other immigrants and migrants in removal proceedings. The position maintains an active caseload while supervising the legal team, managing contract deliverables, and building capacity in the pro bono legal community to expand access to representation. It combines senior immigration litigation with program leadership. The attorney represents clients before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and prepares applications for humanitarian relief. The role also provides staff and volunteer supervision, supports program compliance and reporting, and coordinates with service providers and community partners. Work is primarily office-based, with regular appearances at immigration court, USCIS offices, and other legal or administrative venues. Local travel is required, and occasional conference or training travel may occur. The position is full-time, exempt, and scheduled for 40 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction at time of hire.
- At least three years of experience in immigration law, including demonstrated experience in immigration court proceedings.
- Experience supervising or mentoring attorneys, law students, or legal staff.
- Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
- Ability to manage a full caseload while carrying supervisory and program responsibilities.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a high-volume legal environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to serving immigrant and refugee populations.
- Must pass a national BCI/FBI background check.
- Must maintain a valid Utah driver's license and meet CCS vehicle safety standards.
- Must maintain current automobile insurance with minimum liability coverage of $50,000 per person and $100,000 per incident.
Nice To Haves
- Experience representing unaccompanied minors or in other youth-focused immigration practice.
- Experience managing grant-funded programs or working within nonprofit contract compliance frameworks.
- Intermediate Spanish proficiency, including ability to read and write work-related documents, participate in meetings, and communicate with clients or coworkers.
Responsibilities
- Represent unaccompanied minors and other immigrants and migrants in removal proceedings before EOIR, USCIS, and BIA while maintaining an active caseload.
- Prepare and file applications for asylum, SIJS, VAWA, U visa, T visa, and other forms of humanitarian protection.
- Draft and file motions, briefs, declarations, and supporting legal documents; appear at master calendar hearings, individual merits hearings, and other required proceedings.
- Maintain accurate and complete case files in compliance with EOIR requirements and applicable regulations, and meet filing deadlines.
- Supervise and support attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, law students, and volunteers; provide mentorship, training, and performance feedback.
- Recruit, onboard, and train pro bono attorneys and law student volunteers, and cultivate legal community relationships to expand access to representation.
- Monitor contract deliverables and program compliance with grant and cooperative agreement requirements; collaborate with finance and compliance teams on documentation, reporting, and budget oversight.
- Track client outcomes and case data and prepare and submit required program reports accurately and on time.
- Conduct community legal education presentations and outreach about immigration legal rights and available services.
- Coordinate with case managers, social service providers, and partner organizations to support holistic, trauma-informed client care.
- Participate in staff meetings and program planning and contribute to developing and refining team policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
