DAP Deputy Program Director – Legal Coordination Focus

Who We Are

The Amica Center for Immigrant Rights fightsfor the rights safety and unity of immigrant communities standing with those trapped in our nations fundamentally flawed immigration system. We engage in unwavering legal defense and strategic litigation for immigrant children and adults facing detention and deportation in the Capital Region and beyond because everyone has the right to be free safe and supported.

Our Work Environment:

Amica Centers Programs providetrauma-informedperson-centeredlegal services to adults and childrenimpactedby immigration detention across the Capital Region and beyond. Serving hundreds of detained adults each year and offering legal orientation screening and representation to detained and formerly detained children our workcentersclient autonomy dignity and holistic support within a fundamentally unjust system. Both programsoperatein deeply collaborative environments that emphasize interconnectivity across teams professional growth mentorship and adaptability. Staff bring deepexpertise to a complex and evolving immigration system working together through shared learning innovation and advocacy to advance the rights and wellbeing of the people we serve.

Position Summary:

The Deputy Director for Legal Coordinationin the Detained Adult Program(DAP)helps manage and support theprogrambyensuring adequate coverage andprogrammaticresponseto legal issues confrontingthe peopleDAP provides legal services to in detention; connecting the on-the-groundexperiencesandissuesobserved in DAPto civil litigation and other legal efforts to enact systemic change;supporting the programs provision of services as a wholethrough supervisionand mentorshipof staffprogram planning andcasework and pro bono mentorship Deputy Directorsapproach totheworkiscollaborative and not top-down workingcloselyother managers and Directorwill also serve as a member of the Amica Centers organizational Leadership Team and helpsetorganization-wide priorities and policies.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Services:

• Provide oversight and management of significant aspects of the program in coordination with the program directors other deputy programdirectorsand managers.
• Identifygaps in coverage of legal issuesimpactingDAP clients and pro se people and work with internal and external stakeholders on responses to address gaps.
• Work with program management to set long-term program in creation of and follow up on strategic plans to addresslarge-scaleemergentlegal issues and needs in collaboration with other managers andteam.
• Join regular meetings and liaise with Amica Centers Immigration Impact Lab (Lab) on behalf of DAP to assess priorities for impact litigation casesandupdate Lab as different issues in direct services and detention arise.
• Coordinate with Lab and external organizations on civil litigationimpactingdetained adults; provide programmatic support and structure for DAP participation in litigation and assess whether participation falls withingprogrampriorities and capacityin consultation with other program leadership.
• Take lead on tasks such as organizational declaration and comment drafting where needed for DAP participation in litigation.
• Ensure adequate DAP representation in external coordinating meetings and working groups with other NGOs on legal issuesimpactingdetained adults acting as DAP representative where anotherappropriate leadis notidentified.
• Directly superviseManaging Attorneysor senior staff.
• Work with Managing Attorneys and program leadership to ensure that the program is kept abreast of new developmentsin the law and that junior staff are adequately trained on the law.
• Identify help organize and uplift opportunities for other staff in DAP to participate and take on leadership and substantive responsibilities on legal issues.

Mentorship andRepresentation:

• Manage a docket of cases for mentorship or co-counseling with internal staff or external pro bono attorneys.
• This role is largely candidates may have a minimal direct representation caseloadof their ownaligned with their professional development goals or to gain experience in new areas of DAP work.

Organizational Services:

• Actively engage in organizationalLeadershipTeam meetings sharing updates and discussing emerging legal issues confronting clients andpro sepeople DAP serves.
• Coordinate with DAP managers and prepare DAP agenda items for cross-program internal Legal Strategy meetings.
• Liaise with Childrens Program as neededto ensure supporton crossover legal issues.
• Participate in stakeholder relationship activities.
• Assistother program staff during high-work/low-bandwidth periods.

1 This list is illustrative and not intended to be a complete classification of all job functions or tasks.

Qualifications Required:

• JD and active license to practice law in any US state orjurisdiction
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in immigration law including removal defense and detention
• Relevant experience in federal litigation
• At least 3 years of supervision experience
• Significant experienceinstrategic planning andproject management
• Written and oral Spanishproficiency required; fluencystrongly preferred
• It is expected that the candidate will need to travel for work-related business. As a result the candidate mustpossessa valid drivers license and be comfortableoperatinga vehicle upon hiring. This role requires travel but qualified individuals with disabilities may be accommodated in a reasonable manner under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

AtAmicaCenter we embrace the fact that talented individuals come from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. We believe that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolstersthe innovativethinking essential to our success. Amica Center values your unique perspectives skills and potential and we are committed toprovidingequal opportunities for growth and development. If you are passionate about Amica Centers mission and are excited to contribute your talents to our team we encourage you tosubmityour application. Candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are a candidate with a disability and requireaccommodationsto apply for this position please contact us

Competencies Required:

Legal Proficiency

The employeedemonstratesa mastery of the law and legal procedure and can deploy innovative and thoughtful approaches tolegal problemsmentoring other attorneys andassisting clients. The employee stays abreast of developments in the law and ensures that the department is up to date on new developments.

Client and Programmatic Proficiency

The employee competently manages all required programmatic obligations (reporting requirements program management portfolios pro bono mentoring etc). The employee proficiently manages their responsibilities and caseloads to allow for proper prioritization and thoughtful use of time and resources. The employee exercises sound judgment and decision-making skills and demonstrates cultural competency and trauma-informed practices. The employee skillfully supports junior staff and ensures that staff are in a position to grow professionally.

Administrative Proficiency

The employee ensures that all administrative aspects of their position (and any supervisees positions) attendant to the provision of services to clients are carried out without managerial intervention including timekeeping file upkeep database upkeep etc.

Salary: $100100

Position Type:Full-time exempt position

Reports To: Program Director

Supervisory Responsibility:Managing Attorneys or other staffbased on program needs

Location and/or Travel Requirements:This position will be based at the Washington D.C. or Baltimore M.D. Office. Travel to the area when needed for hearings jail visits and programmatic meetings isrequired.

Telework:Amica Center operates a hybrid work environment where staffare required to work at least one day per week in-office but some roles require more office/on-site attendance or travel.

Benefits:Amica Center offers a competitive benefits package including medical dental visionflexiblespendingaccount lifeinsuranceandpre-tax commuter benefits for those living in the DMV.

Paid Time Off:AmicaCenter provides personalsickand volunteer time off federal holidays winter breakclosure and parental leave.

EEO Statement: Amica Center for Immigrant Rights is an equal opportunity accordance with anti-discrimination law it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Amica Center prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Amica Center conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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COVID-19 Vaccination:All employeesare required tobe fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. To be fully vaccinated means having completed the full dosagesrequiredfor the type of vaccine obtained asdesignatedby the CDC. If boosters aresubsequentlyrecommended by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)thenemployees willbe required to receive the booster within thirty (30) days of their eligibility to access the boosters.

How to Apply:Submityour resumecover letterandwriting samplethat explains your interest in this role with your Paylocity refrain from sending applicationmaterialsseparatelyvia email.

Application Deadline: July 13 2026.

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