International Refugee Assistance Project

Director

• Lead the Global Pro Bono department, which includes a Global Pro Bono Senior Manager and the Director of Legal Knowledge and Training.
• Oversee the department’s development and implementation of projects and programming that respond to unmet needs identified by IRAP staff and partners that leverage our pro bono networks and fill gaps in the field.
• Develop, deepen, and maintain relationships with law firm pro bono contacts; oversee the placement of pro bono cases and projects with law firm partners for IRAP’s direct services, litigation, policy, and operations departments; liaise between IRAP staff and pro bono partners when case-related issues arise.
• Support IRAP’s engagement with its law school chapter network and all related programming to train the next generation of advocates.
• Support the Department in event planning to engage IRAP’s law students and pro bono networks, including webinars and other training resources, Pro Bono Appreciation Week, and the annual Student Summit.
• Supervise some pro bono work, including taking on a small docket of cases or assisting with reviewing research work product as needed.
• Work with IRAP’s Development department on the annual law firm giving campaign and other fundraising endeavors.
• Represent the Global Pro Bono Department on IRAP leadership and cross-departmental committees and liaise with other departments to support the development of new projects.
• Represent IRAP at conferences and other events for pro bono professionals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Global Pro Bono Director

• Help lead IRAP’s systemic change efforts through impact litigation, to create and expand pathways to safety for refugees and displaced people in the United States.
• Supervise Litigation attorneys and fellows and maintain a caseload of litigation matters.
• Support the US Litigation Senior Director in the oversight of the US Litigation department’s programmatic work.
• Maintain a caseload of litigation matters, including a leadership role in case development, strategy, and briefing.
• Organizing retreats, team meetings, and similar events to promote team-building, coordination, and alignment with IRAP’s mission and programmatic priorities.
• Directly supervise Litigation attorneys, fellows, supervising attorneys, and/or non-attorney staff as appropriate.
• Help to ensure that mentoring and professional development opportunities are available to all team members.
• Lead and participate in hiring, ensuring annual reviews are completed for all team members and responding to other staff needs.
• Support a positive daily work experience for the US Litigation department staff and create and maintain an equitable and inclusive work culture.
• Participate as needed in meetings and events related to fundraising and donor cultivation.
• Collaborate with Communications, Policy, and direct services departments to develop systemic change strategies.
• Coordinate with the Operations department to ensure that Litigation staff have the resources and support needed to perform their duties.

U.S. Litigation Deputy Director

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Maintain and organize physical and electronic filing systems, including scanning and archiving documents
• Assist in recruitment by scheduling interviews, preparing interview materials, and administering tests
• Support tracking leave records, timesheets, and other HR-related data
• Scan and organize financial documents, invoices, and receipts
• Support data entry into financial systems and spreadsheets
• Assist in verifying supporting documentation and internal financial control processes
• Support general office administration including filing, scanning, and organizing documents
• Assist in procurement by collecting quotations and following up with vendors
• Support logistics for meetings and events
• Assist with inventory management and office supply tracking
• Provide logistical support for work permit and residency applications with government entities

Global Pro Bono Director

U.S. Litigation Deputy Director

Operations Intern, HR, Finance, Admin