KIND is actively hiring attorneys in multiple US locations!

Children in Need of Defense (KIND) It is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied and separated children who have been forcibly displaced from their countries of origin. Now, more than ever, these children need skilled, reliable legal support as they navigate the challenging and ever-changing U.S. immigration system.

We are looking for motivated attorneys who are willing to put their expertise at the service of children seeking safety and stability, ensuring that the child does not have to travel through the US immigration system alone. We are urgently recruiting lawyers to provide specialist legal services to unaccompanied children in need of legal representation through enthusiastic direct representation as well as pro bono facilitation.

KIND is actively hiring for these locations:

atlanta | Baltimore | Boston | Fairfax | Fresno/San Francisco | Hartford | houston | Los Angeles | Newark | New York | San Francisco | Seattle | Washington, DC

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 standing up for justice when it matters most. We invite you to join us in making a meaningful difference.

Who are we looking for:

• Attorneys with direct experience in the practice of immigration law, particularly in humanitarian immigration applications such as asylum, migrant juvenile status, U visas, and T visas.
• Professionals with experience working with children, preferably migrant and refugee children, and/or working with vulnerable populations, survivors of abuse, human trafficking, or other trauma.
• Applicants are bilingual in English and Spanish strongly We preferred to allow direct contact with the children we serve and their caregivers, most of whom speak Spanish.

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