Immigration Legal Director

To be eligible, candidates must have: -Juris Doctorate Degree -Minimum of 10 years of experience in immigration law, including at least 5 years of experience in federal court litigation related to immigration matters, with a strong preference for candidates with substantial experience working in a public defender office or similar setting, representing individuals facing criminal charges and/or immigration detention. Not required, but a plus: Spanish fluency, validated objectively Candidates must demonstrate: -Experience working in and with racially, ethnically and socioeconomically marginalized communities -Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate, collaborate and connect with people with various backgrounds, identities and experiences -Ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of lawyers and non-lawyers -Ability to multitask, maintain order and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment -Meticulous attention to detail -Ability to think critically and creatively in fast-paced settings -Ability to receive constructive feedback, demonstrate introspection and shift behavior accordingly -Ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, and confidentiality with sensitive matters -Supervisory and mentoring skills as demonstrated via success developing and mentoring supervisees, providing constructive feedback, and effectively balancing needs of supervisees against your own caseload This is a hybrid position requiring in-person work 2 days per week.