Associate Director – Habeas Bridge Project

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Acacia Center for Justice

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11 - 50 employees

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

Non-profit • Social Impact

Acacia Center for Justice is an organization dedicated to advocating for the rights and freedoms of immigrants at risk of detention or deportation. It focuses on delivering high-quality legal defense programs and building community-based networks of support for both adults and children across the United States. The center offers innovative programs, legal resources, guides, and advisories aimed at empowering immigrant communities and improving access to justice. Acacia Center for Justice actively engages in collective efforts for immigration reform and offers a wealth of resources and news updates to keep the community informed and connected.

📋 Description

• Lead the implementation and strategic development of the Habeas Bridge Project • Oversee project operations, mentor coordination, intake systems, and stakeholder engagement • Develop and execute strategic work plans that set short- and long-term goals, success indicators, and milestones • Supervise the intake system, including screening criteria and referral workflows for emergency habeas petitions • Cultivate relationships with law firms, federal defender organizations, university clinics, and nonprofit partners • Monitor budget allocations and ensure responsible use of internal and external resources

🎯 Requirements

• J.D. and admission to practice law required; experience in immigration and/or federal litigation strongly preferred. • 9-12 years of relevant work experience in legal access or representation services, immigration policy, or a related field • Experience managing teams • Comparable work and educational experience will also be considered, particularly where the candidate has direct experience with the immigration legal system and has been personally impacted by it.

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision- Some plans at $0 cost to the employee • Employee Assistance Program • 20 days per year of vacation time • 12 days per year of sick time • 5 personal days • 4 organization-wide Wellness Days • 11 observed holidays, including the last week of December • First time home office set-up stipend • Internet Stipend • 401k with 5% employer contribution, no employee participation required.