Repost- U.S. Litigation Deputy Director

WHO WE ARE: IRAP

The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) is a global legal aid and advocacy organization working to create a world where refugees and all people seeking safety are empowered to claim their right to freedom of movement and a path to lasting refuge. As the number of people forced to flee their homes because of the climate crisis, persecution, and conflict continues to break global records, the need for equitable, accessible pathways to safety remains urgent.

With humility and ambition, IRAP is collaborating with clients, partnering with refugee-led and community-based organizations, providing direct legal services, sharing legal information, and advocating for systemic change.

With four global offices, IRAP is supported by leading and forward-thinking funders, including inspiring donors and numerous foundations, corporate, and individual funders. With strong programs and leadership, IRAP is poised to serve even more people around the world who are seeking a safe place to live and a safe way to get there.

IRAP brings cutting-edge litigation, provides essential legal services, and fights for policy change in the U.S. and abroad to protect the rights and dignity of displaced people, including refugees, asylum seekers, and others who need a safe home.

Since the founding of IRAP’s U.S. Litigation Department in 2017, we have challenged the ban on refugee admissions in both the first and current Trump Administrations; litigated protections for Special Immigrant Visa applicants from Iraq and Afghanistan; fought for family reunification for asylees and refugees; won protections for Iranian religious minorities wrongly denied refugee status; and most recently, obtained a postponement of the termination of Temporary Protected Status for more than 6000 Syrians.

Our work involves Administrative Procedure Act challenges, class actions, mandamus cases, FOIA litigation, and constitutional questions. We aim to uplift the voices of our clients and to center impacted communities in every aspect of our litigation. Information about our current cases can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

As a key member of the Legal Leadership Team, the U.S. Litigation Deputy Director will help lead IRAP’s systemic change efforts through impact litigation. The Deputy Director will be responsible for developing and supervising litigation in a team of highly skilled, energetic, and committed immigrant rights litigators representing refugees and immigrants in some of the most important legal issues of our time.

The US Litigation Deputy Director will report to and work closely with the U.S. Litigation Senior Director, supervise Litigation attorneys and fellows, and maintain a caseload of litigation matters.

• Litigation and Programmatic Work of the U.S. Litigation Department
• Support the US Litigation Senior Director in the oversight of the US Litigation department’s programmatic work to ensure that department strategies are effective and responsive to the needs of IRAP’s clients and in alignment with IRAP’s strategic plan.
• Maintain a caseload of litigation matters, including a leadership role in case development, strategy, and briefing.
• Organize retreats, team meetings, and similar events to promote team-building, coordination, and alignment with IRAP’s mission and programmatic priorities.
• Supervision and Departmental Professional Development
• Directly supervise Litigation attorneys, fellows, supervising attorneys, and/or non-attorney staff as appropriate. Help to ensure that mentoring and professional development opportunities are available to all team members.
• In coordination with the US Litigation Senior Director, lead and participate in hiring, ensuring annual reviews are completed for all team members, and responding to other staff needs.
• Support a positive daily work experience for the US Litigation department staff and create and maintain an equitable and inclusive work culture.
• Coordination and Fundraising
• Participate as needed in meetings and events related to fundraising and donor cultivation.
• Collaborate with communications, policy, and direct…