ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION: Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a statewide, not-for-profit organization that provides free legal services to eligible clients in civil cases through 8 branch offices. ILS is funded by the Legal Services Corporation, Indiana Civil Legal Aid Fund, United Ways, Area Agencies on Aging, and approximately 60 other funding sources. The ILRC, is located in our Indianapolis, Indiana regional office.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: ILS is committed to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any category protected by law. We strongly encourage Black, Indigenous, and other applicants of color, people with disabilities, and other people historically underrepresented in the practice of law to apply.
LOCATION: This position will be located in the Indianapolis office of Indiana Legal Services. There may be opportunities for working a hybrid remote work schedule.
JOB SUMMARY: The Directing Attorney, with the Project Director, supervises the legal work of the attorneys, intake specialists, paralegals, volunteers, interns, and other staff working in the Immigration and Language Rights Center (ILRC). The Directing Attorney works under the direct supervision of the Project Director of the ILRC.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Directing Attorney will:
Supervise the legal work of up to 5 attorneys, all but 1 paralegal, and the client services provided by the social worker. One paralegal and the intake work done by attorneys and paralegals will be supervised by the Project Director
Hold regular attorney meetings to discuss and assign new cases
Fostering growth and development among team
Work with the project director to administer annual performance reviews
Maintain a caseload of humanitarian immigration law cases
Work with the Project Director to ensure that the ILRC team operates in compliance with all relevant statutes, rules, and grant requirements.
Work closely and collaboratively with ILRC Project Director
QUALIFICATIONS:
Dedicated to the mission of Indiana Legal Services.
Must be admitted to practice law in Indiana and have a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Leadership and supervision skills
A demonstrated commitment to racial equity, social and economic justice and serving disadvantaged populations.
Minimum 4 years legal immigration experience
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Starting salary is $65,401, with a range up to a maximum of $96,743, depending on experience. ILS offers an excellent fringe benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), disability insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and a flex benefit plan.
TO APPLY: Apply online at https://www.indianalegalservices.org/careers/ by submitting a letter explaining your interest and experience, your resume, and a list of at least 3 professional references with email addresses and telephone numbers. Questions regarding your application should be sent to [email protected].
POSITION START DATE: As soon as reasonably possible.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice
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