Starting Salary: $84,750 (for minimum of 3 years experience), higher compensation is available depending on experience & according to scale.

Title: Assistant Supervising Attorney

Position Type: Regular Full-Time (37.50 hours per week), Exempt

Location:Flexible work environment with hybrid & in-office options; primarily based out of the NW MN or Fargo ND area.

Introduction:

The Assistant Supervising Attorney will provide delegated legal oversight, mentorship, and case review while maintaining an active caseload, supporting the Supervising Attorney in ensuring high-quality, compliant legal services.

Whats in it for you?

• The opportunity to make an impact in the community by enhancing opportunities for immigrants and refugees in Minnesota and North Dakota.
• We believe in work-life harmony. This role offers the flexibility to blend remote work with in-office collaboration.

Why ILCM?

• You will be championing social justice and creating meaningful impact.
• You will work in a place that values diversity, equity, and belonging. We encourage new ideas, value multiple perspectives, and foster a supportive environment where each role matters.
• We offer competitive and transparent compensation. We aim to ensure that pay, benefits, and career progression reflect your contributions, impact, and market value.
• You will work with a committed organization dedicated to serving and empowering clients. ILCMs values are grounded in respect for and partnership with our immigrant and refugee clients.

Primary Responsibilities 90%

• 35% supervision and co-counseling
• Provide legal guidance, mentoring, and ongoing feedback to supervised staff.
• Work with supervising attorneys to ensure adherence to ethical obligations, confidentiality requirements, grant requirements, and supervision standards.
• In immigration matters, ensure compliance with DOJ/EOIR and USCIS rules and procedures.
• Assist with workload management, and deadline monitoring.
• Co-counsel cases with supervisees
• Provide support for complex legal issues, hearings, and matters requiring attorney representation.
• 45% Maintain own caseload
• Ensure clients receive competent, high-quality representation and accurate legal advice.
• Provide representation to individuals in affirmative immigration matters with USCIS.
• Provide support for immigrant and refugee clients who interact with the immigration court system.
• 10% program support and outreach
• Collaborate with partner agencies on outreach efforts, conduct presentations and host clinics on topics including changes to immigration policy, Know Your Rights, Immigration 101, etc.
• Collaborate with other agencies that work with immigrant and refugee communities to ensure resources are being best utilized.

Secondary Responsibilities 10%

• Complete time records for financial management, grant reporting, and compliance purposes.
• Participate in legal team meetings, case reviews, and monthly all-staff meetings.
• Engage in training and professional development opportunities as assigned or required.
• Assist with proposal development and grant reporting as needed.
• Assist with unscheduled walk-in clients, as needed.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications | Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• J.D. degree and licensed attorney under the MN State Bar.
• Minimum of 3 years experience with immigration law, USCIS filings, and immigration court matters, including law school clinic, paralegal, and attorney experience.
• Supervisory experience, including supervision of interns, law clerks, etc., preferred.
• Second language fluency in language spoken by client community (i.e., Spanish, Somali, Arabic, Pashto, Dari, Kurdish, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to travel to meet with clients, partner agencies, and to conduct outreach activities.
• Proficient in all Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint.
• Experience with LegalServer and/or other case management programs preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to work well cross-departmentally, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with diverse refugee and immigrant communities, community agencies, and resources.
• Passion for serving the low-income immigrant and refugee community and experience working with persons of diverse economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.