Full-Time Managing Attorney - Murfreesboro Office
Advocates for Immigrant Rights is seeking a dedicated professional to serve as the Full Time Managing Attorney for our Murfreesboro Office.
DESCRIPTION: The Managing Attorney will manage our office in Murfreesboro, TN and be part of a team
focused on challenging the immigration system through direct representation in administrative
and removal proceedings with USCIS and EOIR, appeals before the BIA and federal circuit
appeals, with an eye towards identifying issues for litigation and advocacy efforts, primarily in
service of our clients who live in the jurisdiction of the Memphis Immigration Court. The position
will be full-time and based out of our office in Murfreesboro, TN.
The Managing Attorney will be supervised by the Senior Staff Attorney.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee legal and social work staff in Murfreesboro office
Participate in hiring, onboarding, and ongoing training of staff in the Murfreesboro office
Coordinate and manage interns/externs
Approve time off requests in consultation with the Operations Manager
Approve timesheets
Ensure that organizational policies and procedures are appropriately adapted and followed by staff in Murfreesboro office
Handle client payments and make deposits to the bank
Ensure office cleanliness
Work with Operations Manager to maintain office supplies
Screen and conduct initial consultations with potential clients
Provide direct legal representation to client across the region, handling an active caseload before immigration agencies, including USCIS, the Memphis Immigration Court
and federal courts and county courts across Tennessee
Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and community
Supervise support staff, interns, externs and volunteers
Maintain accurate case records and assist in compiling client data
Participate and collaborate in regular organizational meetings to advance strategy for legal representation, outreach, media and advocacy
Engage externally with partner organizations to advance litigation, media outreach, and advocacy
Help maintain relationships with pro bono counsel, the private bar, partner organizations, and community groups
Prepare for and present educational programs, including Know Your Rights trainings and Continuing Legal Education seminars, in small and large group settings
Support special events and fundraising activities
Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to manage people and processes
Demonstrates leadership skills and initiative
Working knowledge of Spanish preferred
A J.D. degree and admission to practice law in Tennessee required
2-4 years of relevant legal experience required
Prior experience working on behalf of immigrants strongly preferred
Prior experience working with children and vulnerable populations appreciated
Excellent legal strategy, analysis, drafting, and editing skills
Excellent oral communication skills, including in both legal advocacy and broader public communication
Excellent time management skills
Ability to work with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Adobe Suite and strong computer skills
Ability to work independently and within a team
Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
A developed race and equity lens that informs your work and guides your leadership
Wages and Benefits
Salary for this full-time position is $70,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience,
excellent benefits including health insurance coverage and generous paid time off as well as the
opportunity to participate in SIMPLE IRA plan and federal loan forgiveness eligibility.
To Apply:
This position will remain open until it is filled and is currently available. We will consider
applications on an on-going basis beginning immediately. Interested applicants should send a
cover letter, resume and references to admin@airlegal.org using the subject line “Managing Attorney
Application.”
Advocates for Immigrant Rights (AIR) is an equal opportunity employer. AIR strongly
encourages asylum seekers, immigrants, Black people, Indigenous people, and people of color
(BIPOC), Latinx people, people with disabilities, LGBTQ people, women, first-generation college
students/professionals, and all marginalized individuals to apply, and recognizes the unique and
valuable skills that such applicants can bring to this work.