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Job description
Position Title : Senior Director, Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic
Supervisory Relationship: Vice President of Programs
Work Location: Office: 1805 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60608
Organization General Description:
The Resurrection Project (TRP) builds community and champions justice so that immigrants and families have the power to shape their future. TRP is a leader in housing and immigrant justice in Chicago’s Southwest side.
During the past three decades, TRP has worked to improve the lives of individuals and families by creating wealth, building assets, and engaging residents to be catalysts for change. Rooted in the Pilsen community, TRP’s impact now extends across the City of Chicago and through the State of Illinois.
Department Description:
The goal of TRP’s Immigrant Justice Department is to provide opportunities for authentic local immigrant leadership, offer holistic community-based immigration legal services, and work in coalitions to expand access to legal representation.
General Job Description:
The Senior Director of the Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic (IJLC) provides leadership, mentorship, legal strategy, and oversight in the implementation of legal services through the clinic. Reporting to the Vice President of Programs, the Senior Director ensures TRP Immigrant Justice’s vision and values are reflected in the legal services provided to our communities. The Senior Director leads a team of 35-40 legal staff, ensuring all team members are fully prepared to provide quality services to TRP clients.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Staff Development Identify, recruit, train, support, develop, and evaluate a talented, high-performing team of managers to implement effective and responsive programming.
Ensure that the responsibilities, authority, and accountability of all program staff members are defined and understood.
Intentionally check-in with staff on development opportunities & performance feedback.
Lead in the development and implementation of training programs and retreats to expand the capacity of all legal staff in collaboration with IJLC managers.
Legal Oversight & Strategy Lead on program development and strategic planning for the clinic.
Ensure all volunteer and staff legal work fulfills ethical and professional standards, and high-quality legal services are provided to all clients, including adherence to protocols for client interactions and record keeping.
Support Managing Attorneys in training, mentoring, and supervising legal staff, volunteers, pro bono attorneys, and interns and create an atmosphere of teamwork, collaboration, and high-quality legal service provision.
Lead team in participating in organizing and advocacy efforts based on expressed community needs under the direction of the Chief Program Officer and in coordination with the Director of Advocacy and Leadership.
Develop and oversee implementation and monitoring of protocols that enable the organization to strengthen and expand its provision of immigration services in collaboration with IJLC managers.
Provide legal guidance to TRP’s leadership in policy and procedure development and implementation as needed.
Program Leadership & Management Develop and evaluate the staffing structures needed to achieve program and organizational goals.
Manage program budgets, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and efficiently in collaboration with Finance and Immigrant Justice Admin teams.
Identify and support the pursuit of funding opportunities for the department in conjunction with the Chief Programs Officer, Vice President of Programs, and the Institutional Advancement team.
Oversee the data collection and monitoring of all IJLC data, ensuring that data is accurate, complete, and responsive to funding requirements and ethical rules.
Support in the development of necessary systems, processes, and tools to ensure consistent, high-quality case management.
Provide leadership in cross-team communication and cohesiveness, sustaining culture and supporting staff during organizational growth.
External Relationship Building & Management Cultivate, manage, and expand relationships with participants, leaders, TRP member institutions, government officials, elected officials, and other partners to promote and further TRP’s Immigrant Justice Department goals and organizational mission.
Ensure the organization’s programs are visible and impactful in the community. Communicate with various stakeholders within the immigration legal services community to discuss issues, influence decision-making, and secure continued & future funding for programs.
Identify and develop staff to publicly represent the organization with media and other external stakeholders.
Represent TRP’s Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic in meetings, press related events, regional/state associations, conferences, and other public forums as needed.
Direct Service Responsibilities Advise legal staff on case matters and legal strategies.
When necessary, provide expert consultation and representation to clients and potential clients, including but not limited to covering representation at court hearings or USCIS interviews.
Additional Responsibilities Maintain knowledge and understanding of developments in immigration law and provide information, updates, and training to staff and volunteers;
Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies;
Maintain open and ongoing communication;
Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings; and
Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
Juris Doctorate degree and currently licensed to practice law, with 10+ years of experience in immigration legal services, legal services management, or some combination of both
Current knowledge of immigration law and practice required, with experience in removal defense strongly preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic, and racial/ethnic backgrounds
Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, and organizational skills
Proficient knowledge of MS Office and Internet is required
Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to work independently and with diverse teams.
Strong enthusiasm for leading a team
Attention to detail
Willingness to work flexible hours as needed; some evenings and weekends are required
Position Classification: Full-Time, Exempt.
Salary: $120,000 - $135,000; Salary commensurate with experience.
Statement of Equal Opportunity
The Resurrection Project is an equalopportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race,color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, or language (any language use not related to job duties). In addition to federal law requirements, The Resurrection Project complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Application Instructions: Please send resume and cover letter by email to
Prepared date: 9/14/2026
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
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