National Legal Director
Immigrant Connection is seeking an experienced National Legal Director to provide strategic leadership for immigration legal training, DOJ Recognition & Accreditation (R&A) readiness, and legal quality assurance across our national network.
This senior legal role ensures that DOJ Accredited Representatives are competent, compliant, and well-supported; protecting immigrants, maintaining DOJ standards, and strengthening long-term site sustainability.
What You’ll Do
• Hold final authority over DOJ accreditation and renewal readiness
• Oversee legal assessments, training pathways, and quality assurance
• Ensure consistency and risk mitigation across a national legal network
• Lead and support a distributed team of legal professionals
• Guide legal content for national trainings and convenings
• Oversee technical legal support and escalation processes
What We’re Looking For
• JD from an accredited law school; active U.S. law license
• Significant experience in immigration law
• Demonstrated experience with DOJ Recognition & Accreditation
• Proven leadership in legal programs or teams
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills
Details
• Schedule: Part-time (~20 hrs/week); full-time considered
• Location: Remote (occasional travel required)
• Reports to: Executive Director
Why Join Immigrant Connection?
Immigrant Connection equips faith-based and nonprofit organizations to provide high-quality, DOJ-compliant immigration legal services nationwide. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape legal excellence at scale, protect vulnerable communities, and strengthen a national network committed to justice and integrity.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $53,450.00 - $105,700.00 per year
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
Work Location: Remote
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This senior legal role ensures that DOJ Accredited Representatives are competent, compliant, and well-supported; protecting immigrants, maintaining DOJ standards, and strengthening long-term site sustainability.
What You’ll Do
• Hold final authority over DOJ accreditation and renewal readiness
• Oversee legal assessments, training pathways, and quality assurance
• Ensure consistency and risk mitigation across a national legal network
• Lead and support a distributed team of legal professionals
• Guide legal content for national trainings and convenings
• Oversee technical legal support and escalation processes
What We’re Looking For
• JD from an accredited law school; active U.S. law license
• Significant experience in immigration law
• Demonstrated experience with DOJ Recognition & Accreditation
• Proven leadership in legal programs or teams
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills
Details
• Schedule: Part-time (~20 hrs/week); full-time considered
• Location: Remote (occasional travel required)
• Reports to: Executive Director
Why Join Immigrant Connection?
Immigrant Connection equips faith-based and nonprofit organizations to provide high-quality, DOJ-compliant immigration legal services nationwide. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape legal excellence at scale, protect vulnerable communities, and strengthen a national network committed to justice and integrity.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $53,450.00 - $105,700.00 per year
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
Work Location: Remote
Apply Now
Apply Now