Description
KIND is actively hiring attorneys in multiple U.S. locations!
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied and separated children who are forcibly displaced from their countries of origin. As our programs expand to meet the growing needs of children seeking safety, we are actively scaling our legal services teams.
We are seeking passionate attorneys ready to put their expertise to work in service of children seeking safety and stability, ensuring that no child has to journey through the U.S. immigration system alone. We are urgently hiring attorneys to provide expert legal services to unaccompanied children needing legal representation through zealous direct representation as well as pro bono facilitation.
KIND is currently hiring for the following attorney roles:
- Staff Attorney | Atlanta, GA
- Staff Attorney | Baltimore, MD
- Staff Attorney | Los Angeles, CA
- Staff Attorney | San Francisco, CA
- Staff Attorney | Seattle, WA
- Part-Time Staff Attorney | San Francisco, CA
- Senior Attorney | Fairfax, VA
- Managing Attorney | San Francisco & Fresno, CA
- Managing Director | San Francisco, CA
Who we’re looking for:
- Attorneys with direct experience practicing immigration law, particularly in humanitarian immigration claims such as asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, U visas, and T visas.
- Professionals with experience working with children, preferably immigrant and refugee children, and/or working with vulnerable populations, survivors of abuse, human trafficking, or other trauma.
- Applicants who are bilingual in English and Spanish are strongly preferred to allow for direct communication with the children we serve and their caregivers, the majority of whom are Spanish speaking.
Please share this opportunity widely and encourage interested candidates to learn more and apply HERE.
At KIND, our mission extends beyond the practice of law — we are committed to protecting children, restoring hope, and advocating for justice when it matters most. We invite you to join us in making a meaningful difference.
