Are you passionate about immigration justice and expanding access to legal representation? Do you bring leadership experience in immigration law and a desire to guide a team making real community impact? You're in the right place! Refugee Women's Alliance (ReWA) is hiring a Legal Services Director / Managing Attorney to lead and run its immigration legal services department.Key DetailsPay: $145,000-$185,000 per year DOEBenefits: Medical, dental, vision, 403(b), PTO, student loan forgiveness, and moreLocation: Seattle, WA. Choose from our three office locations as your home base: Seattle (MLK office), SeaTac City Hall, or downtown Kent (King County office building) with travel to other offices on a consistent basis to regularly engage with staff across locations and support team collaboration and program oversight.Schedule: Full time, hybrid: 2 days in office and 3 days remote, with some schedule flexibilityWho We AreRefugee Women's Alliance (ReWA) is a nationally recognized multiethnic nonprofit organization that provides award winning services to refugee and immigrant women and their families in King and Snohomish Counties.ReWA provides culturally responsive, community based services that support long term stability and self sufficiency. Through its immigration legal services program, the organization works to expand access to justice and provide high quality, ethical legal representation to low income immigrant communities.To learn more, check out our website: rewa.orgWhy join ReWA right now?ReWA is expanding its impact, and you'll have the chance to shape a growing legal program that directly advances justice for immigrant communities. Your leadership will help drive innovative, trauma informed services at a pivotal moment for the organization and the people it serves. This role also plays a key part in helping evolve the program toward a sustainable, high impact service model that balances mission and operational realities.Who You AreYou're a strategic, hands on leader who is excited by the opportunity to build, lead, and scale a sustainable legal program. You bring a strong balance of legal expertise, operational thinking, and a genuine commitment to serving immigrant communities. You might come from a nonprofit, private practice, or corporate legal environment but you're motivated by the opportunity to apply your experience in a more mission driven setting.You Will BringAn entrepreneurial mindset and comfort owning and building a program from the ground upStrong operational and business acumen, with the ability to run a legal program efficiently and sustainablyComfort balancing mission driven work with financial sustainability, including making decisions that support long term program viabilityA leadership style that balances accountability, structure, and compassionConfidence making decisions and setting direction in an evolving environmentA collaborative approach when working with multidisciplinary, multicultural teamsQualifications IncludeJuris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law schoolActive bar membership (Washington bar not required; must be eligible to practice before federal immigration courts/agencies)6 to 8+ years of legal experience, ideally including immigration lawLeadership or supervisory experience within a legal settingExperience managing workflows, caseloads, or legal operationsAbility to pass a pre-employment background checkStrongly Valued ExperienceExperience running or helping manage a legal business, practice, or programBackground in a corporate or private practice environment, bringing a focus on efficiency and process improvementExperience building systems, processes, or new service offeringsPreferredExperience in immigration law (preferred, but not required if paired with strong operational leadership)Experience working with diverse or immigrant communitiesMultilingual abilitiesWhat You'll DoAs the Legal Services Director / Managing Attorney at ReWA, you'll provide strategic leadership and oversight of ReWA's immigration legal services program, ensuring high quality, ethical, and accessible legal support for immigrant communities. Your work will span leadership, supervision, and program development, including:Legal Leadership & StrategySet the vision and direction for the immigration legal services program, aligning services with community needs and organizational goalsEstablish program priorities, service models, and case acceptance guidelinesStay current on immigration law and policy changes, ensuring the team is informed and responsiveIdentify opportunities to expand services or launch new initiatives to increase access to legal representationTeam Leadership & Case OversightSupervise attorneys, DOJ-accredited representatives, paralegals, and program staffProvide mentorship, legal guidance, and case strategy support across the teamReview and approve legal filings, applications, and motions as neededSupport staff handling complex or high-risk immigration casesEnsure adherence to deadlines, case management protocols, and best practicesQuality Assurance & ComplianceLead quality control efforts, including case reviews and file audits, to ensure consistent, high-quality representationEnsure compliance with professional responsibility standards, DOJ Recognition & Accreditation requirements, and organizational policiesManage legal risk, including conflicts of interest and confidentiality standardsMaintain and strengthen policies and procedures across the legal programStaff Development & TrainingProvide ongoing training and professional development for legal staff and accredited representativesSupport staff pursuing DOJ accreditation and career growth opportunitiesMentor attorneys, fellows, interns, and volunteersProgram Operations & Organizational CollaborationOversee program policies, case management systems, and service delivery processesMonitor caseloads, outcomes, and program performanceCollaborate with leadership on budgeting, resource allocation, and financial sustainability of the legal programContribute legal expertise to broader organizational initiatives impacting immigrant communitiesCommunity Engagement & PartnershipsRepresent ReWA in legal networks, coalitions, and community partnershipsBuild relationships with community organizations, service providers, and pro bono legal partnersSupport outreach and education efforts related to immigration rightsOther duties as assignedReWA is committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce and workplace. We actively seek to minimize implicit bias during our hiring process. Women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.ReWA is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other status protected by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr