Director of Advocacy in DC

Section Director: The Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC), a nonprofit, legal services organization has an immediate opening for Director of Advocacy to direct and oversee all activities within CLINIC¢s Advocacy Section. Key responsibilities include: (1) identification of legal trends and issues that impact immigrants; (2) determination of advocacy priorities based upon those trends;(3) development and implementation of advocacy strategies and projects to address advocacy priorities; and (4) identification of issues that require legislative reform and liaison with the Bishops¢ Conference in pursuit of legislative fixes. The position oversees CLINIC¢s pro bono development efforts (including the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) Pro Bono Project), CLINIC¢s litigation efforts, and CLINIC¢s project to assist partners working to combat anti-immigrant ordinances/legislat ion at the state/local levels. Qualified candidates need law
or master¢s degree; five years experience in immigration issues; significant experience in identifying the advocacy needs of low-income immigrants and pursuing appropriate policy solutions; and proven managing/supervisor y skills. Candidates should have experience with pro bono legal services development, project management, and budget development and management. Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational, research, writing, editing, analytical, and communication skills are also important. Interested applicants should submit cover letter, resume, references, writing sample, and salary requirements immediately to Section Director Search, CLINIC, 415 Michigan Avenue, NE, Suite 200 , Washington , DC 20017 . E-Mail: CLINICHR@cliniclega l.org. Fax: (202) 635-2649. No telephone calls, please. CLINIC is an equal opportunity employer; women and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. CLINIC does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic background, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Visit us on the web at www.cliniclegal. org..