Temporary Senior Attorney, Hartford, Ct

kindfind.co

Hartford, CT, United States
On-site
Provision of legal services to detained children
Supervision of staff attorneys and paralegals
Expertise in complex removal proceedings
KIND is seeking a Temporary Senior Attorney in Hartford, CT, to provide legal expertise for unaccompanied children facing removal proceedings. The role involves leadership in legal service provision and supervision of junior staff, emphasizing the importance of advocating for vulnerable populations

Job Summary

  • KIND seeks a Senior Attorney to provide senior-level expertise in legal services for detained unaccompanied children facing removal proceedings.
  • The role involves serving as a thoughtful leader and expert advisor on complex legal issues for internal and external stakeholders.
  • This position requires supervising Staff Attorneys, Senior Paralegals, and other non-attorney staff while reporting to the Supervising Attorney.

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KIND is seeking a Temporary Senior Attorney in Hartford, CT, to provide legal expertise for unaccompanied children facing removal proceedings. The role involves leadership in legal service provision and supervision of junior staff, emphasizing the importance of advocating for vulnerable populations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • provision of legal services to detained children
  • supervision of staff attorneys and paralegals
  • expertise in complex removal proceedings

Nice-to-have

  • experience with pro bono partner management
  • ability to advocate for systemic reforms
  • capacity strengthening with governments

Key Requirements

  • Senior level attorney qualification
  • Experience in immigration or removal proceedings
  • Leadership experience supervising legal staff

Work Rights

Not specified

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