ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE

Ayuda is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing direct legal, social and language access services, education, and outreach to low-income immigrants in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Since 1973, Ayuda has provided critical services on a wide range of issues, in the process acquiring nationally recognized expertise in several fields including immigration law, language access, domestic violence and human trafficking. Ayuda has office locations in Washington, DC, Silver Spring, MD and Fairfax, VA.

WHY DO YOU WANT THIS JOB?

Because, just like everyone at Ayuda, you believe:

In seeing communities where all immigrants succeed and thrive in the United States.
In the overall success of our organization and all our programs.
That families should be healthy and safe from harm.
That all people should have access to professional, honest, and ethical services, regardless of ability to pay or status in this country.
That diversity and equality make this country better.

WHAT WILL THIS JOB ENTAIL?

Provide training, mentorship, and supervision to legal staff and administrative support staff.
Prepare and submit grant proposals and reports and ensure the department’s compliance with grant requirements and outcomes.
Work with Finance Director to ensure proper program and grant financial management, including management of client fee-based legal services.
Represent Ayuda at meetings and collaborations with other agencies.
Conduct trainings and community outreach on immigration issues.
Collaborate with Ayuda’s social services staff to ensure the provision of holistic services.
Collaborate with and support the organization’s legal team leadership.
Provide direct legal representation for a substantial caseload consisting of a variety of immigration matters including representation of: clients in administrative and judicial proceedings; asylum-seekers; victims of trafficking seeking a T-visa; victims of crimes seeking a U-visa; victims of domestic violence seeking relief under VAWA; minors seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Status; and those seeking other forms of immigration relief and representation in immigration matters.
Collaborate with Ayuda’s Development Department for fundraising initiatives, media requests and publicity opportunities.
Support Ayuda’s fundraising efforts through attendance and providing client stories and client speakers for events.

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU CAN DO THIS JOB?

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be legally able to work in the United States and maintain proper work authorization throughout employment.
Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position presented in a general office environment.

Qualifications:

The following qualifications are the qualities, experiences, and skills we seek in a candidate. Candidates who don't feel that they meet every single qualification, but who still believe they’d be the right fit for this role, are encouraged to consider applying! We're eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways -- not just candidates who check all the boxes.

J.D. or L.L.M. degree from an accredited law school
4+ years of immigration legal practice experience
Supervisory experience
Experience in grant management including applications, budgeting, reporting, setting and managing deliverables is preferred
Current bar membership in good standing to practice law in any state of the United States; preference given to those who are immediately eligible to practice in Virginia or waive into Virginia
Experience working with low-income immigrant populations and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or other survivors of trauma
Excellent written and verbal communications skills, flexibility and good humor highly desirable
Highly developed interpersonal and customer relationship management skills
Professionalism with both internal and external customers
Professional demeanor, strong work ethic, discrete, resources, and ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to communicate with a variety of people, both internal and external
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to initiate and follow through on work independently
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Detail-oriented
Excellent time management skills
Ability to meet assigned deadlines
Ability to adapt to changing priorities
Strong ethics and sound judgment
Decisive, with ability to exercise independent judgment
Proven ability to develop and maintain and positive team environment
Ability to mentor, train and provide career path guidance to staff

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