OUR ORGANIZATION The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM) is Minnesota's premier provider of comprehensive immigration legal services to low-income clients of all nationalities. ILCM is a 37-person office with five locations in the State of Minnesota (including two Saint Paul offices and offices in Moorhead, Worthington, Austin), and an office in Fargo, North Dakota. ILCM has been in operation for over 28 years, and is funded through individual, law firm, corporate, United Way, foundation, and local, state, and federal government support. ILCM's annual budget is currently $3.7 million.
OUR MISSION The mission of ILCM is to enhance opportunities for immigrants and refugees through legal representation for low-income individuals, and through education and advocacy with diverse communities. Our goals are to:
Remedy legal problems by providing quality immigration legal services to low-income immigrants and refugees of all nationalities. Prevent legal problems by providing law-related education to immigrants and refugees of all nationalities. Raise public awareness of immigration issues to encourage sound public policy that protects the universal human rights of immigrants and is both compassionate and practical. OUR VALUES ILCM's values are grounded in respect for and partnership with our immigrant and refugee clients. Our values include:
We bring our full legal passion, dedicated attention and highest quality service to our low-income immigrant and refugee clients and their families. We value relationships with the communities we serve and seek to express their full potential and contributions through our work together. We work with excellence and integrity. We believe in taking action to make immigration systems work for all. THE ROLE Job Title: Legal Director
Location: Flexible work environment with remote, hybrid, and in-office options; based out of Twin Cities Metro Area.
Type: Full-time/37.5 hours per week
Overview: The Legal Director is responsible for the legal work of ILCM. The Legal Director will provide leadership and mentoring in legal matters to legal supervisors, staff attorneys, accredited representatives, legal assistants, law clerks, students, and interns. Specifically, the Legal Director is responsible for directly overseeing the Community Defense Supervising Attorney, the New Beginnings Supervising Attorney, the Greater Minnesota Supervising Attorney, the Pro Bono Manager, and the North Dakota legal team.
The Legal Director is responsible for providing supervision, information, technical assistance, outreach and training, and ensuring high-quality representation in immigration matters to income-eligible persons of all nationalities. The Legal Director will oversee grants and monitor grant outcome progress. This position is part of ILCM's Leadership Team and will provide leadership and support for all additional services, mission, and work in the community to benefit and strengthen the immigrant community and ILCM's role and responsibility to it.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide overall guidance and input regarding the provision of legal services. Coach and support legal supervisors. Review and participate in prospective grant proposals and grant reporting. Coordinate outreach efforts to immigrant and refugee communities. Serve as the Accreditation and Recognition Program Authorized Officer. Oversee the maintenance of client records in compliance with organization protocols. Serve as ILCM LEP Liaison and Coordinator. SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES Complete bi-weekly time records for financial management, grant reporting, and recordkeeping purposes. Participate in monthly staff meetings. Participate in weekly leadership team meetings. Participate in training and development opportunities. Manage miscellaneous projects and complete various tasks as needed by leadership. Assist in planning for back-up in different areas as needed such as legal, reception, or intake. Assist with intake questions and unscheduled walk-ins as needed. QUALIFICATIONS | KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES J.D. degree and admission to the Minnesota State Bar. Minimum of five years of experience in immigration representation. Minimum of three years in a supervisory role. Experience in working with diverse populations. Experience in advocating on behalf of immigrants. Proficient in all Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. Strong oral and written communication skills. Detail-oriented, service-oriented, organized and able to meet deadlines. Dedicated, reliable and able to handle a high volume of assignments. Positive attitude and flexibility. Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent interpersonal communication and superior customer service skills. Able to work unsupervised and solve routine problems independently. Ability to meet all deadlines and understands confidential nature of organization information. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS ILCM is proud to offer a competitive compensation package which includes a salary between $95,000 and $110,000 (DOE). In addition to the rate described above, ILCM offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Paid-time-off (PTO) that increases based on tenure but starts off with 20 days per year. Holiday leave, including 11 holidays & the week between Christmas Eve & New Years Day. Health benefits including: Flexible Spending Account (FSA): ILCM currently contributes $500 per year. Life, Short/Long-term Disability Insurance through Reliance. SIMPLE IRA Retirement Plan w/employer match of up to 3% of the employee's compensation. A remote connectivity stipend of $50/month. Please note that all benefits programs are governed by plan documents. In the event of any conflicts, the plan documents will govern.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS & TIMELINE Please send a cover letter or letter of interest and a CV or resume to ******. Open until filled. Qualified candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis for an initial screening call and will be offered more information on the rest of the process then.
Not sure you meet all the qualifications? We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. To learn more about ILCM, please visit our website: https://www.ilcm.org/. ILCM is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination.
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