About KINDKids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied and separated children who are forcibly displaced from their countries of origin. Launched in 2008, KIND champions a world in which every child's rights and well-being are protected throughout their journey to safety. Building on its extensive programming and successful model in the United States, KIND is expanding in the Americas and Europe to bring its experience to bear in working with unaccompanied and separated children. Our work focuses on addressing the legal and mental health needs of this population; building strong partnerships and engaging in training and capacity strengthening with governments, NGOs, and the private sector; and advocating for systemic and pragmatic reforms to advance the rights of unaccompanied and separated children.
Position SummaryKIND seeks a Managing Director to provide seasoned, disciplined, and effective management of the KIND field office, including performing independently in the areas of program and performance management, budgeting, employee relations, and development-support functions. As the head of KIND's local office, the Managing Director is a critical member of the management team in KIND's Legal Services division and is the senior representative of the organization at the local level - effectively engaging government, private sector partners, and community stakeholders to advance KIND's mission. Managing Directors supervise Senior Attorneys and Managing Attorneys (formerly Supervising Attorneys) as well as other attorney and non-attorney staff as needed. The Managing Director will report to the Regional Director, Legal Services.
Essential Functions- Provides mentoring to KIND pro bono attorneys and as needed, limited direct legal representation to KIND clients.
- Mentors and/or directs representation responsibilities will be determined based on programmatic and institutional priorities in consultation with Legal Programs leadership.
- Serves as a member of KIND's Legal Programs management team, responsible for the overall management of the field office including program quality and deliverables, staff performance, team cohesion and functioning, and integration with the Legal Programs department and organization at large.
- Monitors and presents changes in immigration law to multiple audiences, including legal services and pro bono partners, and other high-level internal and external stakeholders.
- Develops and implements effective management strategies to meet ambitious programmatic and funding deliverables and mission-critical priorities.
- Oversees the provision of top-notch mentoring programs and direct representation services to clients.
- Ensures data integrity and utilizes case management databases and other technological tools to assist in creating more efficient processes.
- Promotes volunteer support by actively developing and maintaining KIND's relationships with law firms and corporate counsel.
- Serves as the field office primary liaison with KIND's headquarters.
- Maintains internal and external stakeholder relations; serve as KIND leader in local coalitions.
- Works with Legal Programs leadership, Development, and Finance to ensure compliance with all grant and funding requirements.
- Manages team or field office budget and tracks expenditures and identifies budgeting priorities.
- Assists with special projects of local and national scope at the direction of KIND leadership.
- Participates in local coalitions of various stakeholders supporting unaccompanied immigrant children.
- Collaborates on social services programming for clients and pro bono attorneys.
- As a member of the management team, the Managing Attorney is expected to uphold leadership characteristics.
Qualifications and Requirements- J.D. and admitted to state bar.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience practicing immigration law.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working with children, preferably immigrant and refugee children.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience supervising attorneys and non-attorney staff.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in program management.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with law firm attorneys and/or other legal volunteers.
- Experience working with children or individuals in detained settings is preferred.
- Strong record of cultural competence and cross-cultural communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and persuasively both orally and in writing.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites.
- Ability to work collaboratively and multi-task in our KIND environment.
- Excellent organizational skills with ability to work on multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment.
Our BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insurance with KIND paying 100% of the employee only portion of the premium for one of the two medical plan options. Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA) for both medical and dependent care. Pre-tax transit and parking spending account. Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance.
Application InstructionsTo be considered for this role, please submit an employment application at supportkind.org/join-the-team, along with your resume and cover letter.
KIND has an organization-wide commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We strive to create a work environment where everyone has a sense of belonging.
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