Paralegal, Legal Training
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 seeks a Paralegal, Legal Training and Strategy to join its Legal Training and Strategy (LTS) team within the organization’s Legal Programs Team (LPT). KIND’s Legal Training and Strategy team provides training and legal technical assistance to Legal Programs staff, contains KIND’s litigation unit, and collaborates with KIND’s Policy team to address policy issues impacting unaccompanied children. The team provides legal staff with one-on-one legal technical assistance, written practice guidance, and live and recorded trainings The team includes the Director, Legal Strategy, who leads KIND’s impact litigation and amicus program, as well as supporting litigation work in LPT cases. The team also provides insight on legal practice and strategy issues in collaboration with other KIND teams, expand and enhance the Legal Training and Strategy team’s capacity to identify and respond to legal training needs.
The incumbent will also help to organize and update legal resources and guidance and to design and deliver training and technical assistance to KIND staff. The Paralegal, Legal Training and Strategy will also provide support to the team on litigation and other legal strategy functions. The Paralegal reports to the Director, Legal Training. The Director, Legal Strategy, will provide instruction and guidance on litigation-related tasks. The position will collaborate closely with the Director, Legal Technical Assistance and the Director, Legal Strategy, as well as the Senior Director, Legal Training.
This a headquarters position based remotely from any location in the U.S.
Essential Functions:
Support KIND Legal Programs Training
Support Legal Technical Assistance
Support KIND’s Litigation and Strategy Projects
General
Qualifications and Requirements:
Salary Range: $20.01/hr – $25.01/hr dependent on experience
KIND requires all U.S. based staff 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:
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