GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Legal Aid Manager will oversee all legal department programs. This position is

responsible for meeting all funder requirements and will have a primary caseload of

asylum applications and related immigration matters under the CEO's strategic vision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

● Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited university and member of the bar in good

standing OR;

● BIA/DOJ accredited or relevant experience and willing to become accredited

● Some experience or knowledge of U.S. asylum/immigration process.

● Bilingual Preferred

● Ability to effectively communicate in writing, verbally and electronically.

● Valid Enhanced Driver’s License or passport.

● High comfort level working with torture survivors, survivors of sexual violence/gender-based violence, highly traumatized people, and people suffering from PTSD

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

● Represent clients at affirmative asylum interviews and defensive court hearings

● Represent clients for adjustment of status, naturalization, and EAD applications, as well as family petitions and consular processing

● Provide for representation, when necessary, of all assigned clients.

● Prepare administrative applications to assist qualified asylum seekers with

traveling to Canada under exceptions to the Safe Third Country Agreement

● Develop new program initiatives such as sliding fee scales and expansion of services.

● Supervise staff and interns

● Develop, review and monitor person-centered care plans in coordination with the

social service and site teams.

● Develop, oversee and administer, when necessary, standardized intakes, assessments, and evaluations.

● Develop program reports and ensure all funder and agency reporting deadlines

are met.

● Oversee the maintenance of electronic and paper client files per agency, funder,

and auditor standards

● Monitor and ensure that funder and agency guidelines and outcomes are met.

● Monitor and maintain department budget(s) and make appropriate recommendations

● Assist with the development of department policies and procedures

● Oversee the development and implementation of department goals and targets

● Ensure the full department gets ongoing training on serving the agency’s clients

● Develop and update relevant materials.

● Assist in maintaining knowledge and referral base through networking with other

professionals.

● Assist in the marketing of agency programs and services.

● Prepare and conduct appropriate trainings for clients (e.g. Know Your Rights, etc)

● Prepare and conduct community presentations to expand community awareness

of the agency and its clients, programs and services.

● Seek and maintain community partnerships to expand agency program capacity.

● Represent the agency at public forums, conferences, and media events; function

as an advocate representing Freedom House Detroit in the community

WORKING CONDITIONS:

● Work on interdisciplinary teams and independently

● Fast-paced work environment

● High degree of public contact

● Work may be stressful at times

● Travel is required

This job profile in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by

the jobholder. The holder of this position will be required to follow any other instructions or perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor. This is not meant to be an

exhaustive list of responsibilities for this position. Essential elements may change if and

when necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person