Supervising Attorney
Supervise attorneys and represent unaccompanied children in immigration matters.
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Overview
Supervise attorneys and represent unaccompanied children in immigration matters.
You have:
- Law degree (JD or LLM) from an ABA-accredited U.S. institution and member in good standing of the Texas bar
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience strongly preferred providing direct representation in immigration court and/or before USCIS to asylum applicants and other immigrants seeking humanitarian relief
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience providing direct representation before state courts in furtherance of SIJS petitions
- Experience providing legal services to unaccompanied children and/or working with children preferred
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written; proficiency in Spanish is desired
- Must be willing and able to submit to an extensive background check including FBI, statewide child welfare and sex offender registry checks
- Must be willing and able to travel frequently in and around the service area to attend hearings and interviews and engage with clients and community partners
- Demonstrated ability to promote an organizational culture that reflects IRC’s core values of service, accountability, integrity, and equality
- Excellent research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills, and excellent legal judgment
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a challenging case you faced in immigration law and how you approached it? | The interviewer wants to understand your problem-solving skills and your experience with complex cases. | Share specific details of the case, the challenges encountered, and the strategies you implemented. |
| How do you ensure effective communication with clients who may be experiencing trauma? | This question assesses your ability to handle sensitive situations and communicate effectively under stress. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take to stay informed about changes in immigration law? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about a time when you had to advocate for a child's rights in an immigration context. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle a situation where a child client is uncooperative or refuses to participate? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you believe are the key challenges currently facing unaccompanied minors in the immigration system? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a successful outcome you've achieved for a client in immigration court? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 1 year ago
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Updated 11 months ago
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Source:
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