Senior Litigation Attorney

About KIND 

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. Launched in 2008, KIND champions a world in which every child’s rights and well-being are protected throughout their journey to safety. 
 
Building on its extensive programming and successful model in the United States, KIND is expanding in the Americas and Europe to bring its experience to bear in working with unaccompanied and separated children. Our work focuses on addressing the legal and mental health needs of this population; building strong partnerships and engaging in training and capacity strengthening with governments, NGOs, and the private sector; and advocating for systemic and pragmatic reforms to advance the rights of unaccompanied and separated children.

Position Summary
KIND has an immediate opening for an experienced litigator whose portfolio will span both impact litigation and habeas litigation, reporting to the Senior Director, Legal Strategy. To enhance KIND’s capacity to serve youth seeking relief from unlawful detention, the Senior Litigation Attorney will litigate habeas petitions in multiple federal courts nationwide and will develop a coordinated in-house program to identify client needs and provide strategy and practice guidance to attorneys (on staff and pro bono) working to secure their clients’ release from detention.  And in partnership with fellow nonprofits and pro bono partners, the Senior Litigation Attorney will support impact litigation focused on protecting the rights of unaccompanied children, primarily in federal courts. This position requires significant experience in habeas litigation and immigration litigation before federal (Article III) trial and appellate courts. 
 
This is a remote position based from any location in the U.S.
This position is contingent upon continued funding.