Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & SupervisionSupervise Managing Attorneys, attorneys, and program staff, as applicableProvide mentorship, training, and performance managementFoster a collaborative, mission‑driven, and inclusive team cultureLead program planning, implementation, and evaluationEnsure compliance with grant requirements, contracts, and reporting obligationsCollaborate with ImmDef leadership on organizational strategy and cross‑program alignmentRapid Response – Program ResponsibilitiesOversee delivery of urgent legal services in response to enforcement actionsSupport and supervise attorneys handling emergency matters, including:Bond motionsMotions to reopenStays of removalHabeas petitionsCoordinate with community partners and rapid response networksEnsure timely and effective deployment of legal staff to detention facilities and impacted communitiesHelp develop systems and protocols for rapid legal response and crisis coordinationLegal Oversight & Direct RepresentationEnsure high‑quality, trauma‑informed, and client‑centered legal servicesProvide guidance on complex case strategy and legal developmentsMaintain a reduced caseload of complex or high‑impact matters, as appropriateExternal EngagementRepresent ImmDef in meetings, coalitions, and public‑facing spacesBuild and maintain relationships with funders, partners, and stakeholdersSupport community education efforts and broader advocacy initiativesRequirementsJuris Doctorate degree, or foreign law degree and L.L.M;Active California State Bar License or licensure from another U.S. jurisdiction and, if required, willingness to “waive into” the CA Bar via the Multi‑Jurisdictional Practice Program;For Managing Attorneys: Minimum 3 years of legal practice, including 2 years of immigration removal defense experience;For Directing Attorneys: Minimum 6 years of legal practice, including 4 years of immigration removal defense experience, and minimum 2 years of supervisory or management experience, including mentoring attorneys handling complex and high‑volume caseloads. Preferred ExperienceExperience representing children, families, and adults in applications for asylum/WOR/CAT, special immigrant juvenile status, cancellation, waivers, adjustment of status, immigration consequences of criminal convictions, bond, humanitarian parole, post‑conviction relief, habeas petitions, BIA appeals, motions to reopen, and/or naturalization before USCIS or EOIR.Experience representing immigrants detained in ICE, CBP and/or ORR custody;Experience representing children and families in guardianship, parentage, child custody, or dependency proceedings in California for SIJS purposes;Experience representing immigrants with juvenile delinquency or criminal history;Familiarity with evolving immigration and border policies;Knowledge of best practices in working with clients with mental competency issues, including those suffering from mental health challenges and children;Strong case management, legal research, and legal writing skills;Willingness to zealously pursue new and untested legal theories;Strong strategic thinking, organizational leadership, and problem‑solving skills;Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work under pressure;Experience managing, teaching and mentoring staff;Ability to work collaboratively and to handle multiple demands in a sometimes hectic and busy environment;DACA Recipients encouraged to apply!