Deputy Program Director – Legal Coordination

Amica Center for Immigrant Rights

Deputy Director managing legal coordination for the Amica Center's Detained Adult Program, providing oversight and support for legal services to detained immigrant adults. Ensuring effective response to legal issues and mentorship of staff.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $100,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and support the Detained Adult Program by ensuring adequate coverage and programmatic response to legal issues
Connect on-the-ground experiences and issues observed in DAP to civil litigation and other legal efforts
Supervise and mentor staff, program planning, and casework as appropriate
Lead in the creation and follow-up on strategic plans addressing large-scale emergent legal issues
Liaise with Amica Center’s Immigration Impact Lab to assess priorities for impact litigation cases
Ensure adequate DAP representation in external coordinating meetings and working groups
Directly supervise Managing Attorneys or senior staff
Identify and help organize opportunities for other staff to participate on legal issues
Manage a docket of cases for mentorship or co-counseling

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD and active license to practice law in any US state or jurisdiction
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 experience in strategic planning and project management
Written and oral Spanish proficiency required; fluency strongly preferred
Must possess a valid driver's license and be comfortable operating a vehicle upon hiring.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Personal time off
Sick time off
Volunteer time off
Federal holidays
Winter break closure
Parental leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

Immigration LawRemoval DefenseFederal LitigationStrategic PlanningProject Management

Soft Skills

SupervisionMentoringCommunication

Certifications

JDActive License To Practice Law