Mentoring Attorney

• Provide legal mentoring and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys, legal service providers, and trained volunteers working with immigrant families.
• Review family reunification materials, sponsor documentation, and related case information within VECINA's scope of support.
• Develop and deliver trainings on ORR processes, sponsor documentation, family preparedness, sponsor risk assessment, and policy changes.
• Monitor ORR policy, litigation, and emerging practices, translating developments into practical guidance.

This role directly supports immigrant and mixed-status families by helping prevent family separation and reunify families after immigration enforcement, ensuring access to legal guidance and fair processes.

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school and active bar license in good standing.
• At least 2 years of immigration law experience, preferably including work with unaccompanied children, ORR reunification, family based immigration, asylum, or removal defense.
• Strong legal writing, research, issue spotting, and communication skills.
• Experience providing legal mentorship, technical assistance, supervision, or support to attorneys, volunteers, or community partners.

Part-time independent contractor position at $60/hour for approximately 20 to 30 hours per week. Fully remote within the United States with Central Time availability required.

VECINA supports immigrant families and legal service providers through mentoring, training, and technical assistance, focusing on family unity and immigrant rights.