Staff Attorney, U.S.-Mexico Border Programs
Company: Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)
Location: Brownsville
Posted on: November 20, 2023
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Job Description:
About KIND:
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a global leader in the protection
of unaccompanied refugee and migrant children. Launched in 2008,
KIND champions a world in which every child's rights and well-being
are protected throughout their journey to safety. Since 2008, KIND
has accepted over 23,000 referrals of children seeking legal
representation in their immigration proceedings. KIND has welcomed
more than 41,000 attendees to trainings since its founding,
cultivating partnerships with over 700 law firms, corporate legal
departments, law schools, and bar associations across the
country.
KIND's social services program ensures that migrant and refugee
children - who have often endured trauma - receive counseling,
educational support, medical care, and other comprehensive
services.
To address the root causes of child migration from Central America
and strengthen the protection of unaccompanied children, KIND
advocates for policy changes and educates lawmakers, the media, and
the broader public on the conditions that drive these children to
flee their home countries. KIND supports children returning to
their home countries by connecting them to essential support
services and sponsors gender-based violence prevention programs in
Central America to protect children in countries of origin and
transit.
KIND is also building upon its expertise in the protection of
unaccompanied children to encourage the development of pro bono
initiatives across Europe in partnership with European NGOs.
Position Summary:
KIND's Legal Programs Team seeks a Staff Attorney, U.S.-Mexico
Border Programs to orient and counsel family units and
unaccompanied children at the U.S.-Mexico border. The position will
preferably be based out of the Rio Grande Valley region of Texas,
with potential travel to El Paso, TX and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. The
incumbent will work closely with the Managing Attorney, Managing
Director, Social Services Coordinator, International organizations,
and NGO contacts to identify children and families in need of
KIND's services. The incumbent will conduct screenings, Know Your
Rights orientations, and direct representation as needed. The
incumbent will provide consultations to family groups to prevent
family separation, mitigate the impact of family separation, and
promote the reunification of separated and unaccompanied children
with their families. This Staff Attorney, U.S.-Mexico Border
Programs will report to the Managing Attorney on KIND's team based
along the U.S.-Mexico border.
This position will preferably based in the Rio Grande Valley area
of Texas, and will require local travel and occasional travel to
other areas, including to KIND's regional office in Ciudad Juarez,
Mexico
Note: This position is contingent upon KIND successfully securing
additional funding and will initially be a one (1) year term,
subject to potential renewal contingent upon ongoing funding
availability.
Essential Functions:
Qualifications and Requirements:
Compensation: $84,300
KIND requires all U.S.-based staff to be COVID vaccinated with the
exception of those who have medical or religious beliefs
exemptions.
Application Instructions:
Please be advised that an employment application will need to be
submitted along with your resume and cover letter, in order to be
considered for the desired role.
KIND has an organization-wide commitment to diversity, equity and
inclusion. We strive to create a work environment where everyone
has a sense of belonging. Individuals from historically
underrepresented or underserved communities are strongly encouraged
to apply.
Disclaimer: KIND is committed to an ethical recruitment and hiring
process and maintains a firm "no fees" 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:
https://supportkind.org/join-the-team/kind-employment-practices/.
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