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Alexandra Lozano Immigration Law

<div><p><b>Summary
</b></p><p>We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Immigration Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of litigation experience in immigration court, including handling Individual Calendar Hearings (ICH), Master Calendar Hearings (MCH), bond hearings, USCIS interviews, and post-conviction relief. Experience with criminal hearings and state juvenile court or guardianship hearings is a plus. The candidate must also demonstrate exceptional legal research and writing skills.</p>
<p><b>
Pay | Work Environment | Travel</b></p>
<ul>
<li><b>Pay Range: </b>$120K - $160K</li>
<li><b>Work Modality: </b>Hybrid and Remote Opportunities available</li>
<li><b>Travel Requirements: </b>Our firm handles hearings nationwide; therefore, the ability to travel both nationwide and to our headquarters in Seattle, WA, as needed, is required.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Provide high-quality legal representation to clients in immigration court and before USCIS.</li>
<li>Manage a diverse and demanding caseload of immigration matters, ensuring thorough preparation for hearings and interviews.</li>
<li>Represent clients in removal defense, including Individual Calendar Hearings (ICH), Master Calendar Hearings (MCH) and bond hearings.</li>
<li>Advocate zealously in court, at hearings, and in negotiations with prosecutors and immigration authorities.</li>
<li>Conduct legal research and efficiently review motions, briefs, and appeals.</li>
<li>Review family petitions, T and U visas, VAWA applications, adjustment of status (AOS), naturalization, parole in place (PIP), waivers, and other immigration benefits.</li>
<li>Collaborate effectively with fellow attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to provide comprehensive legal services.</li>
<li>Stay current on immigration laws, policies, and procedures to ensure the best legal strategies for clients.</li>
<li>Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders to ensure clarity and professionalism in all legal matters.</li>
<li>Travel nationwide as required for court hearings, client meetings, and case-related matters.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.</li>
<li>Active membership in good standing with a state bar.</li>
<li>Membership in the Washington (WA), Florida (FL), or Illinois (IL) state bars is a strong plus.</li>
<li>Minimum of 3-5 years of experience practicing law, with a strong emphasis on immigration litigation.</li>
<li>Proven experience representing clients in immigration courts and administrative proceedings.</li>
<li>Criminal defense experience is a plus.</li>
<li>Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred</li>
<li>Exceptional legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.</li>
<li>Ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining strong attention to detail and client-focused service.</li>
<li>Experience handling immigration applications including but not limited to T/U visas, VAWA, AOS, naturalization, PIP, waivers, and related immigration relief.</li>
<li>Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex legal information clearly and effectively.</li>
<li>Compassionate and able to work effectively under high-pressure and demanding situations.</li>
<li>Willingness to travel nationwide as necessary for case-related matters, including travel to Seattle, WA.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Competitive Benefits:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Medical</li>
<li>Dental, Vision</li>
<li>$50K life insurance policy</li>
<li>401(k) with 6% Employer Match,</li>
<li>PTO, Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program, Fitness Stipend and many more!</li>
</ul>
<p>We are excited about the possibility of you joining our team! Apply now and take the next step in your career with <b>Abogada Alexandra Immigration Law, PLLC!</b></p></div>

Immigration Attorney- (Litigation)

Kids in Need of Defense

<div><div><b>About KIND</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied and separated children who are forcibly displaced from their countries of origin. Launched in 2008, KIND champions a world in which every child&rsquo;s rights and well-being are protected throughout their journey to safety.</div><div>
</div><div>
Building on its extensive programming and successful model in the United States, KIND is expanding in the Americas and Europe to bring its experience to bear in working with unaccompanied and separated children. Our work focuses on addressing the legal and mental health needs of this population; building strong partnerships and engaging in training and capacity strengthening with governments, NGOs, and the private sector; and advocating for systemic and pragmatic reforms to advance the rights of unaccompanied and separated children.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Position Summary:</b></div><div></div><div><br>
KIND seeks a Staff Attorney to provide expert legal services to unaccompanied children needing legal representation through zealous direct representation as well as pro bono facilitation, including robust consultation, training, and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys who have accepted KIND cases. As needed, supervise Senior Paralegals, Paralegals, interns, and/or other non-attorney staff. The Staff Attorney will report to the Supervising Attorney.</div><div></div><div><br>
This position is contingent upon continued funding.</div><br>
<div></div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Essential Functions:</b></h3><ul><li>
Provide both mentoring to KIND pro bono attorneys and direct legal representation to KIND clients.</li><li>
In the pro bono mentoring function, provide robust consultation and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys who have accepted a KIND case.</li><li>
In the direct representation function, perform ordinary functions of legal counsel including legal research and formulating the legal strategy for the case; conducting client interviews; appearing before immigration and/or state courts or agencies; and drafting and filing court pleadings and applications for benefits.</li><li>
Supervise interns and/or other non-attorney staff as needed including:</li><li>
Onboarding, skills training, daily support and coaching, review and quality assurance of filings, regular check-ins and performance evaluations, and provision of consistent and effective supervision and oversight.</li><li>
Place cases with pro bono attorneys and actively build relationships between KIND and the pro bono community.</li><li>
In coordination with KIND&rsquo;s Training and Technical Assistance Team and the local field office Senior Attorney/s, as needed, help develop pro bono training resources and local training curriculum, including sample filings and guidance packets. With supervision, present trainings to pro bono attorneys and community groups.</li><li>
Contribute to overall office functioning, including actively participating in field office and KIND-wide calls and meetings, field office and KIND-wide committees, and assisting with office events.</li><li>
Ensure entry of timely, accurate, and detailed case data into KIND&rsquo;s case management systems.</li><li>
Represent KIND at local coalitions, courts, and agencies.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications and Requirements:</b></h3><ul><li>
J.D. and admitted to the local state bar (If not admitted to local state bar, must sit for bar exam or start waiver to be admitted within 6 months and be able to be admitted within one year of employment).</li><li>
Fluent in English and Spanish (required for direct communication with the children we serve and their caregivers, the majority of whom are Spanish-speaking).</li><li>
Minimum of 1 year of experience practicing immigration law, which should include representation of clients in humanitarian immigration claims such as asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, U visas, and T visas.</li><li>
Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children, preferably immigrant and refugee children, and/or working with vulnerable populations, survivors of abuse, human trafficking, or other trauma.</li><li>
Experience working with law firm attorneys and/or other legal volunteers if the majority of the caseload is working directly with pro bono attorneys.</li><li>
Strong communication skills.</li><li>
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (such as Teams, Excel, etc.).</li><li>
Ability to work collaboratively and multi-task in our KIND environment, managing numerous priorities and emerging opportunities.</li><li>
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment; ability to prioritize tasks and delegate as appropriate.</li><li>
Ability to multitask and work with a sense of urgency in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.</li><li>
Committed to practicing and supporting wellbeing and a work-home life balance.</li><li>
Experience working and communicating in a remote environment preferred but not required.
</li></ul><div><b>Our Benefits</b></div><div>
</div><ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance with KIND paying 100% of the employee only portion of the premium for one of the three medical plan options, dental, and vision.</li><li>Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA) for both medical and dependent care.
</li><li>Pre-tax transit and parking spending account.
</li><li>Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
</li><li>Employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance.
</li></ul><div>
</div><div>For a complete list of benefits, please click here.</div><div>
</div><div><b>
Our Focus on Wellness</b></div><div>
</div><div>
KIND recognizes that our ability to help our clients starts with helping our team members. KIND has prioritized wellness for employees through Mindfulness and Wellness Trainings, Wellness Platforms, Employee Assistance and Resilience Programs, Time Away and Office Wellness Activities.</div><div>
For more information regarding our Wellness initiatives please visit this link.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div><b>Application Instructions</b></div><div></div><div><br>
To be considered for this role, please submit an employment application at supportkind.org/join-the-team, along with your resume and cover letter.</div><div><i>
</i></div><div><b><i>
Disclaimer:</i></b><i> KIND is committed to an ethical recruitment and hiring process and maintains a firm &ldquo;no fees&rdquo; recruitment policy. We will never charge a fee or ask for money as part of the application process. KIND also conducts all interviews via telephone or video conference, and at no time will KIND engage in a text or mobile app-based application or interview process. For more information, please visit the following website: </i><i>https://supportkind.org/join-the-team/kind-employment-practices/</i><i>.</i></div>
<p>
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.</p></div>

Staff Attorney, Seattle, WA

Market Tree Research

<p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Proven knowledge and expertise in Law, with a special emphasis on family law and complex litigation</li><li>Familiarity with Labor and Employment Law as it pertains to family law cases</li><li>Strong skills in providing Legal Advice and performing in-depth Research to support client cases</li><li>Experience with Negotiation, including settling disputes and mediating family legal matters</li><li>Active membership in the Washington State Bar is required</li><li>Strong communication, analytical, and client management skills</li><li>Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment, with excellent organizational and time management abilities</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $69,636.18 - $83,862.92 per year</p><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Associate Attorney: 3 years (Preferred)</li><li>Family law: 4 years (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Associate Attorney

Innovative Driven

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   Assist attorneys with time entry and coordination of client billing statements and open new client matters and follow up on conflicts
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   Act as liaison between attorneys, internal departments, clients, courts, and opposing counsel
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   Prepare pleadings, correspondence, exhibits and other materials for litigation filings
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Legal Assistant (Hybrid)

<div><div><b>About KIND</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied and separated children who are forcibly displaced from their countries of origin. Launched in 2008, KIND champions a world in which every child&rsquo;s rights and well-being are protected throughout their journey to safety.</div><div>
</div><div>
Building on its extensive programming and successful model in the United States, KIND is expanding in the Americas and Europe to bring its experience to bear in working with unaccompanied and separated children. Our work focuses on addressing the legal and mental health needs of this population; building strong partnerships and engaging in training and capacity strengthening with governments, NGOs, and the private sector; and advocating for systemic and pragmatic reforms to advance the rights of unaccompanied and separated children.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Position Summary</b></div><div></div><div><br>
KIND seeks a Managing Attorney, Seattle-Detained to provide senior-level expertise and program management in the provision of legal services by KIND attorneys and pro bono partners to unaccompanied children in Office of Refugee Resettlement custody in Washington State. As needed, the Managing Attorney will supervise Staff Attorneys, Senior Paralegals, Paralegals, and program staff. The Managing Attorney, Seattle-Detained will report to the Managing Director, Seattle.</div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Functions
</b></h3><ul><li>Provides both mentoring to KIND pro bono attorneys and direct legal representation to KIND clients:
</li><li>In the pro bono mentoring function, provide robust consultation and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys who have accepted a KIND case.
</li><li>In the direct representation function, perform ordinary functions of legal counsel including legal research and formulating the legal strategy for the case; conducting client interviews; appearing before immigration and/or state courts or agencies, and drafting and filing court pleadings and applications for benefits.
</li><li>Supervises and leads Detained Program staff in the relevant jurisdiction(s), in consultation with the Managing Director, including:
</li><li>Programs oversight, supervising casework, managing caseloads and other assignments, promoting, and advising supervisees on professional growth, conducting employee performance evaluations, meeting regularly with each supervisee, and providing consistent and effective supervision to ensure high-quality legal work and achievement of deliverables.
</li><li>Serves as an organizational leader, advisor, and resident expert on the special needs of detained children, and the tailored provision of services in the detained context.
</li><li>Liaisons with shelter staff and other stakeholders as needed to maximize efficient and effective services to detained children. Maintain ORR and other stakeholder relations.
</li><li>Participates in local coalitions of various stakeholders supporting unaccompanied immigrant children.
</li><li>Monitors daily arrivals, transfers, and discharges of immigrant children housed in local ORR facilities.
</li><li>Oversees the timely and high-quality provision of legal orientation presentations and intakes of children upon arrival at ORR shelters.
</li><li>Reviews intakes by the detained team and makes a determination regarding eligibility for immigration relief.
</li><li>Provides referrals for children to be transferred out of state for long-term foster care placement.
</li><li>Oversees the preparation and organization of the monthly detained juvenile docket in Immigration Court.
</li><li>Collaborates with Managing Director to determine in-house and volunteer pro bono case placements.
</li><li>Develops and implements effective recruitment, mentoring, and case placement strategies to increase pro bono representation of unaccompanied immigrant children with support from the Senior Director for Pro Bono Partnerships and local field office staff.
</li><li>Provides legal skills training and technical case assistance to in-house staff, pro bono attorneys, or other stakeholders, in coordination with field office colleagues and KIND&rsquo;s Training and Technical Assistance Team.
</li><li>In coordination with local field office staff responsible for pro bono training and mentoring, assist with the development of resources, local training curriculum, sample filings, and guidance packets. Assists with development and conducting of a local and national KIND training for both staff and external partners and stakeholders.
</li><li>Represents KIND at local coalitions, courts, and agencies. Participates in and lead local and national KIND meetings, committees, retreats, and events.
</li><li>Supports the Managing Director to develop and implement management strategies to meet ambitious programmatic and funding deliverables, including staff recruitment and development-support functions, employee engagement, and quality control of KIND&rsquo;s legal services delivery.
</li><li>Oversees data management, ensuring data integrity through regular case audits, technical fluency with KIND&rsquo;s case management systems, and oversight of data upkeep and accuracy by supervisees.
</li><li>In collaboration with the Managing Director, leads and manages large and complex programs, including oversight and drafting of grant reports, metrics oversight, and assisting in the drafting of funding proposals as needed.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications and Requirements
</b></h3><ul><li>J.D. and admitted to state bar.
</li><li>Must be fully fluent in English and Spanish. (for direct communication with the children we serve and their caregivers, the majority of whom are Spanish speaking)
</li><li>Minimum of 6 years of experience practicing immigration law, which should include representation of clients in humanitarian immigration claims such as asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, U visas, and T visas.
</li><li>Minimum of 4 years of experience working with children, preferably immigrant and refugee children, and/or working with survivors of abuse, human trafficking, or other trauma.
</li><li>Experience working with law firm attorneys and or other legal volunteers.
</li><li>Minimum of 3 years of experience supervising attorneys and non-attorney staff.
</li><li>Minimum of 2 years of experience in program management, including experience such as project management, tracking deliverables, hiring, planning, and development.
</li><li>Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a detained setting if the position is over a detained program.
</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish.
</li><li>Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (such as Teams, Excel, etc.).
</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively and multi-task in our KIND environment, managing numerous priorities and emerging opportunities.
</li><li>Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment; ability to prioritize tasks and delegate as appropriate.
</li><li>Ability to multitask and work with a sense of urgency in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
</li><li>Committed to practicing and supporting wellbeing and a work-home life balance.</li><li>
Experience working and communicating in a remote environment preferred but not required.
</li></ul><div><b>Our Benefits</b></div><div>
</div><ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance with KIND paying 100% of the employee only portion of the premium for one of the three medical plan options, dental, and vision.</li><li>Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA) for both medical and dependent care.
</li><li>Pre-tax transit and parking spending account.
</li><li>Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
</li><li>Employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance.
</li></ul><div>
</div><div>For a complete list of benefits, please click here.</div><div>
</div><div><b>
Our Focus on Wellness</b></div><div>
</div><div>
KIND recognizes that our ability to help our clients starts with helping our team members. KIND has prioritized wellness for employees through Mindfulness and Wellness Trainings, Wellness Platforms, Employee Assistance and Resilience Programs, Time Away and Office Wellness Activities.</div><div>
For more information regarding our Wellness initiatives please visit this link.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div><b>Application Instructions</b></div><div></div><div><br>
To be considered for this role, please submit an employment application at supportkind.org/join-the-team, along with your resume and cover letter.</div><div><i>
</i></div><div><b><i>
Disclaimer:</i></b><i> KIND is committed to an ethical recruitment and hiring process and maintains a firm &ldquo;no fees&rdquo; recruitment policy. We will never charge a fee or ask for money as part of the application process. KIND also conducts all interviews via telephone or video conference, and at no time will KIND engage in a text or mobile app-based application or interview process. For more information, please visit the following website: </i><i>https://supportkind.org/join-the-team/kind-employment-practices/</i><i>.</i></div>
<p>
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.</p></div>

Managing Attorney, Seattle

<div><div><b>About KIND</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied and separated children who are forcibly displaced from their countries of origin. Launched in 2008, KIND champions a world in which every child&rsquo;s rights and well-being are protected throughout their journey to safety.</div><div>
</div><div>
Building on its extensive programming and successful model in the United States, KIND is expanding in the Americas and Europe to bring its experience to bear in working with unaccompanied and separated children. Our work focuses on addressing the legal and mental health needs of this population; building strong partnerships and engaging in training and capacity strengthening with governments, NGOs, and the private sector; and advocating for systemic and pragmatic reforms to advance the rights of unaccompanied and separated children.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Position Summary</b></div><div></div><div><br>
KIND seeks a Managing Director, Seattle to provide seasoned, disciplined, and effective management of the KIND field office, including performing independently in the areas of program and performance management, budgeting, employee relations, and development-support functions.</div><div></div><div><br>
As the head of KIND&rsquo;s local office, the Managing Director, Seattle is a critical member of the management team in KIND&rsquo;s Legal Services division and is the senior representative of the organization at the local level &ndash; effectively engaging government, private sector partners, and community stakeholders to advance KIND&rsquo;s mission. Managing Directors supervise Senior Attorneys and Managing Attorneys (formerly Supervising Attorneys) as well as other attorney and non-attorney staff as needed. The Managing Director will report to the Regional Director, Legal Services.</div><div></div><div><br>
This position is contingent upon continued funding.</div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Functions</b></h3><ul><li>
Provides mentoring to KIND pro bono attorneys and as needed, limited direct legal representation to KIND clients. In the pro bono mentoring function, provide robust consultation and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys who have accepted a KIND case. In the direct representation function, perform ordinary functions of legal counsel including legal research and formulating the legal strategy for the case; conducting client interviews; appearing before immigration and/or state court or agencies, and drafting and filing court pleadings and applications for benefits.</li><li>
Mentors and/or directs representation responsibilities will be determined based on programmatic and institutional priorities in consultation with Legal Programs leadership.</li><li>
Serves as a member of KIND's Legal Programs management team, responsible for the overall management of field office including program quality and deliverables, staff performance, team cohesion and functioning, and integration with the Legal Programs department and organization at large.</li><li>
Monitors and presents changes in immigration law to multiple audiences, including legal services and pro bono partners, and other high-level internal and external stakeholders. Consults with and contributes thought leadership and information on local trends to support the work of KIND&rsquo;s Training and Technical Assistance team and other internal stakeholders.</li><li>
Develops and implements effective management strategies to meet ambitious programmatic and funding deliverables and mission-critical priorities, including staff recruitment and development-support functions, employee engagement, and quality control of KIND&rsquo;s legal services delivery.</li><li>
Oversees the provision of top-notch mentoring programs and direct representation services to clients in the released and detained context as relevant.</li><li>
Ensures data integrity and utilize case management databases and other technological tools to assist in creating more efficient processes and identifying training, recruitment, client needs/opportunities, and trends, in collaboration with KIND&rsquo;s Data Strategy Team.</li><li>
Promotes volunteer support by actively developing and maintaining KIND&rsquo;s relationships with law firms and corporate counsel with a robust presence in the respective city and/or region, in coordination with KIND's Senior Director for Pro Bono Partnerships.</li><li>
Serves as the field office primary liaison with KIND&rsquo;s headquarters (including Legal Programs leadership, and Policy, Advocacy, Communications, Development, Human Resources, and Operations departments), working under the supervision of KIND&rsquo;s Regional Director.</li><li>
Maintains internal and external stakeholder relations; serve as KIND leader in local coalitions of various stakeholders supporting unaccompanied immigrant children.</li><li>
Works with Legal Programs leadership, Development, and Finance to ensure compliance with all grant and funding requirements.</li><li>
Manages team or field office budget and, with assistance from other team members, track expenditures and identify budgeting priorities.</li><li>
Assists with special projects of local and national scope at the direction of KIND leadership.</li><li>
Participates in local coalitions of various stakeholders supporting unaccompanied immigrant children.</li><li>
Collaborates on social services programming for clients and pro bono attorneys in conjunction with the Social Services Team, including local field office Social Services Coordinator(s).</li><li>
As a member of the management team in the Legal Programs department, the Managing Attorney is expected to uphold the following leadership characteristics:</li><li>
Meaningfully contribute thought leadership and expertise to advance KIND&rsquo;s mission and the strategic goals and objectives of the Legal Programs Team.</li><li>
Offer new insights into challenges and opportunities; evaluate conventional approaches and provide and encourage new ideas and innovations and explore and implement new or innovative programs/processes in collaboration with leadership.</li><li>
Partner with organizational leadership on conflict resolution.</li><li>
Deal effectively with pressure and remain optimistic and persistent, even in an uncertain and challenging environment.</li><li>
Together with other members of the management team, embrace leadership values and a work ethic that exemplifies authenticity, goodwill, transparency, and collaboration.</li><li>
Inspire and foster team commitment, spirit, trust, and employee wellness.</li><li>
Facilitate cooperation and motivate team members to accomplish group goals.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications and Requirements</b></h3><ul><li>
J.D. and admitted to state bar.</li><li>
Minimum of 7 years of experience practicing immigration law, which should include representation of clients in humanitarian immigration claims such as asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, U visas, and T visas.</li><li>
Minimum of 5 years of experience working with children, preferably immigrant and refugee children, and/or working with survivors of abuse, human trafficking, or other trauma.</li><li>
Minimum of 4 years of experience supervising attorneys and non-attorney staff.</li><li>
Minimum of 3 years of experience in program management, including experiences such as project management, tracking deliverables, hiring, planning, and development.</li><li>
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with law firm attorneys and/or other legal volunteers.</li><li>
Experience working with children or individuals in detained settings is preferred.</li><li>
Experience working in a national or larger management structure is preferred.</li><li>
Strong record of cultural competence and cross-cultural communication skills.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and persuasively both orally and in writing.</li><li>
Demonstrated effective and authentically engaged leadership; ability to critically assess challenges and propose and execute solutions, with appropriate consultation and visibility to leadership; excellent professional judgment.</li><li>
A deep understanding of and ability to work and lead effectively with internal and external stakeholders and participate in local coalition work.</li><li>
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.</li><li>
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (such as Teams, Excel, etc.).</li><li>
Ability to work collaboratively and multi-task in our KIND environment, managing numerous priorities and emerging opportunities.</li><li>
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment; ability to prioritize tasks and delegate as appropriate.</li><li>
Ability to multitask and work with a sense of urgency in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.</li><li>
Committed to practicing and supporting wellbeing and a work-home life balance.</li><li>
Experience working and communicating in a remote environment preferred but not required.</li></ul><div><b>
Our Benefits</b></div><div>
</div><ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance with KIND paying 100% of the employee only portion of the premium for one of the three medical plan options, dental, and vision.</li><li>Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA) for both medical and dependent care.
</li><li>Pre-tax transit and parking spending account.
</li><li>Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
</li><li>Employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance.
</li></ul><div>
</div><div>For a complete list of benefits, please click here.</div><div>
</div><div><b>
Our Focus on Wellness</b></div><div>
</div><div>
KIND recognizes that our ability to help our clients starts with helping our team members. KIND has prioritized wellness for employees through Mindfulness and Wellness Trainings, Wellness Platforms, Employee Assistance and Resilience Programs, Time Away and Office Wellness Activities.</div><div>
For more information regarding our Wellness initiatives please visit this link.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div><b>Application Instructions</b></div><div></div><div><br>
To be considered for this role, please submit an employment application at supportkind.org/join-the-team, along with your resume and cover letter.</div><div><i>
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Managing Director, Seattle

State of Washington

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><i>Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at </i><i>HREmployment@atg.wa.gov</i>. <i>Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at </i><i>1-800-676-3777</i><i> or </i><i>www.washingtonrelay.com</i>.</div>
All employees and volunteers of the Washington State Attorney General's Office serve a crucial role in the protection of the state, its people and resources, thereby providing an incomparable degree of job satisfaction. The AGO is composed of diverse, collegial and supremely talented legal professionals who are resolute in their commitment to public service and share the common goal of advancing the public interest. For more information about the AGO, we encourage you to review the Office's Annual Report which can be found <b>HERE</b>.<div><br>
The Office appreciates the benefits of a healthy life-work balance as well as a respectful, inclusive and diverse workplace. Successful candidates will join an Office in which every person is committed to providing exceptional legal services and where individual professional development is encouraged and supported. The exceptional benefits of joining the AGO include:</div><br>
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A competitive benefit package that includes affordable medical plan options, dental benefits and retirement plans</li><li>
Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Military and Civil Leave and Paid Holidays</li><li>
Transparent salary schedule - AAG salaries are set between $82,212 and $153,996. The exact amount is set in accordance with <b>Appendix B of the</b><b> </b><b>AWAAG CBA</b></li><li><div>
The AGO will pay the general bar dues of someone who begins their assignment on or before January 31st per <b>Article 10.8 of the</b><b> </b><b>AWAAG CBA</b></div></li><li><div>
Flex schedules and telecommuting options</div></li><li>
A formal AAG mentoring program that complements the AGO's inherently collegial and supportive environment</li><li>
Health and wellness program</li><li>
Training and career development program that is recognized for its excellence and efficacy by AGOs nationwide</li></ul><div><br>
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The</b> <b>Bob Keppel Criminal Justice Division</b> <b>of the Washington State Attorney General&rsquo;s Office </b><b>has an opening in the Seattle office for attorneys interested in prosecuting the civil commitment of sexually violent predators under RCW 71.09.</b></div><br>
Sexually violent predators are generally those persons releasing from prison who meet specific criteria under Washington law, to include a history of sexually violent offense(s) and a mental condition that makes the person likely to commit predatory acts of sexual violence if released to the community. SVP's are housed at the Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island unless court-approved for restricted release to the community. By identifying and interrupting those offenders most likely to commit new crimes, SVP Prosecutors make a unique and direct impact on community safety.</div><p></p>
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<p></p><div><p><b>We seek attorneys with demonstrated courtroom experience and exceptional legal writing and oral advocacy skills to do this important work. Our attorneys primarily practice in superior court, but also handle appellate cases in the Washington State Court of Appeals, Washington State Supreme Court and federal courts on an occasional basis. SVP cases are civil in nature but some aspects of criminal law come into play. Litigation duties therefore include discovery practice under the civil rules, taking and defending depositions, submitting and responding to interrogatories and requests for production, jury and/or bench trials, and extensive motion practice.</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
Work in the SVP Unit is demanding but rewarding. The selected candidates will contribute to a collegial and inclusive work environment that includes attorneys, paralegals, and investigators dedicated to safer communities. History has shown that the high-level skills, experiences, and opportunities obtained from serving as an AAG in the Criminal Justice Division result in an extremely qualified candidates for future opportunities, both within the AGO and elsewhere.</b><b>
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<p></p><div><p><b>The positions are open to candidates able to work a hybrid in-office and remote work schedule in the downtown Seattle AGO office, but travel around the state for court hearings is sometimes required.</b></p><p></p><div><b><br>
In addition to meeting the qualifications to serve as an Assistant Attorney General, preferred candidates will possess:</b></div><div><ul><li><b>
Significant courtroom experience and/or experience clerking in an appellate court or other appellate experience;</b></li><li><b>
Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills;</b></li><li><b>
Strong interpersonal skills to work well with others in an inclusive, collegial setting;</b></li><li><b>
Superior motivation and organizational skills; and</b></li><li><b>
The ability and desire to develop complex litigation skills.</b></li></ul></div><br>
To serve as an Assistant Attorney General, one must have graduated from a law school accredited by the ABA or completed the WSBA's Rule 6 Law Clerk Program; and be licensed to practice law in Washington state. (Applicants who meet the other stated qualifications and are <i>actively</i> pursuing admission by motion will also be considered.) The AGO seeks applicants who are committed to public service as demonstrated by an applicant's background, talents, attitude, and enthusiasm for public law practice. The AGO greatly encourages, celebrates and values diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfill its mission of providing excellent, independent and ethical legal services to the State of Washington and protecting the rights of its people.<p><br>
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NOTE!</b> The applicants selected will be required to submit to and pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check conducted by the Washington State Patrol, Criminal Records Division. The incumbent will submit to additional background checks as a condition of employment every five (5) years thereafter.</p></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>These Assistant Attorney General positions are represented by the Association of Washington Assistant Attorneys General (AWAAG) / Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) AFSCME Council 28, AFL-CIO. AAG salaries are set between $82,212 to $153,996. The exact amount is set in accordance with <b>Appendix B of the</b> <b>AWAAG CBA</b>. Positions located in King County are eligible for 5% King County Assignment Pay. A competitive state benefits package is also offered which includes a choice of medical/dental insurance plans, retirement, life and basic long-term disability insurance. In addition, there are non-financial benefits that include working in a collaborative and supportive work environment where professional development and work-life balance are highly valued. The health, safety and professional satisfaction of all AGO staff and volunteers is critical to fulfilling the mission of the AGO to provide exceptional legal services. Complementing and fostering this goal is a long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship, as evidenced in the AGO's <b>environmental policies</b><b>.</b><br>
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</p><p>Interested applicants must apply by hitting the &quot;apply&quot; button above. In addition to the on-line application, one must upload, via the system and <b>preferably as PDFs</b>:</p><ul><li><b>
A letter of interest;</b></li><li><b>
Resume;</b></li><li><b>
Law school transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable) showing the date law degree was conferred; and</b></li><li><b>
A Writing sample (10 pages or less).</b></li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
If you have questions about this position and/or wish to learn more about it before applying, we welcome and encourage you to contact the </b><b>SVP Prosecution Section Chief CJ Murray at (206) 389-3876 or</b><b> </b><b>cj.murray@atg.wa.gov</b><b>.</b></div><p><br>
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The Washington State Office of the Attorney General does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.</div><p><i><br>
Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO.</i><br>
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<i>The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.</i><i> </i><i>Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at </i><i>HREmployment@atg.wa.gov</i>. <i>Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at </i><i>1-800-676-3777</i><i> or </i><i>www.washingtonrelay.com</i>.</p></div></div></div><p></p>

Assistant Attorney General - Criminal Justice Division's Sexually Violent Predator Unit, Seattle

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