Supervising Attorney, Community Justice Unit

The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker religious organization that promotes lasting peace with justice, as a practical expression of faith in action. Drawing on continuing spiritual insights and working with people of many backgrounds, we nurture the seeds of change and respect for human life that transform social relations and systems.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Supervising Attorney is responsible for supervision and support of Legal Services Staff based out of our Red Bank office; providing direct legal representation; monitoring project goals and objectives and developing reports for funders; and participation in local, state, and national advocacy activities. The Supervising Attorney will also play a key role in developing pro se clinics and community legal orientations, facilitating training sessions for advocates, and organizing legal screenings and workshops for low-income immigrants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Provide training, support, and supervision to AFSC attorneys, accredited representatives, and legal assistants.
Maintain a moderate client caseload, including representation of clients before the Immigration Court, Board of Immigration Appeals, ICE, and USCIS.
Participate in meetings with government, private and non-profit stakeholders on immigration issues.
Assist in recruiting, onboarding, training, and supervision of project staff, interns, and volunteers.
Monitor legal updates from courts and administrative agencies and ensure staff are kept up to date.
Participate in advocacy activities in support of policy changes that positively impact immigrant clients and communities.
Participate in AFSC national migration work meetings.
Compile quarterly narrative and statistical reports regarding case consultation and case Assist in the documentation of the project’s experiences and in the preparation of AFSC proposals, quarterly reports, reports to funding sources, and fundraising materials.
Together with the Legal Services Director, devise innovative strategies to better serve community members who proceed pro se in immigration Develop on-site and virtual pro se clinics and community legal orientations.
Facilitate training sessions for AFSC staff, advocates, and organize legal screenings and workshops for immigrant communities.
Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
Operates safely in all conditions and follows policies and procedures.
Other duties and projects assigned.
SUPERVISORY / MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
Directly or indirectly supervises employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training and engaging employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and admission to a state bar is required.
Minimum five years’ experience in immigration law and procedures is required
Minimum one-year supervisory experience is required.
Excellent legal skills and understanding of movement lawyering.
Fluency in written and oral English and Spanish preferred.
Strong written and oral communication skills including public speaking.
Self-motivated, detail oriented, well organized, able to prioritize assignments and workload.
Ability to communicate effectively and build mutually respectful relationships with co-workers, clients, the public and donors.
Familiarity with software applications, case management systems, and cloud- based programs in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Office and Docket wise.
Ability to work in the evenings and/or weekends and to travel, as
Ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment.
Experience with standard Microsoft Office and related technology.
Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff.
Respect for Quaker values and testimonies. Knowledgeable and supportive of the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual.
Respect for and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial, gender and religious diversity and familiarity with non-violent approaches to problem solving.
Ability to organize, plan ahead and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated dedication to the principles of fairness, equity and inclusion in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities.