Deputy Program Director - Legal Coordination

Responsibilities Manage and support the Detained Adult Program by ensuring adequate coverage and programmatic response to legal issues Connect on-the-ground experiences and issues observed in DAP to civil litigation and other legal efforts Supervise and mentor staff, program planning, and casework as appropriate Lead in the creation and follow-up on strategic plans addressing large-scale emergent legal issues Liaise with Amica Center’s Immigration Impact Lab to assess priorities for impact litigation cases Ensure adequate DAP representation in external coordinating meetings and working groups Directly supervise Managing Attorneys or senior staff Identify and help organize opportunities for other staff to participate on legal issues Manage a docket of cases for mentorship or co-counseling Requirements JD and active license to practice law in any US state or jurisdiction At least 5 years of relevant experience in immigration law, including removal defense and detention Relevant experience in federal litigation At least 3 years of supervision experience Significant experience in strategic planning and project management Written and oral Spanish proficiency required; fluency strongly preferred Must possess a valid driver's license and be comfortable operating a vehicle upon hiring. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor