It is with great enthusiasm that I write to apply for the Pro Bono Coordinating Attorney position at Kids in Need of Defense (KIND). After recently completing a public interest law fellowship, I’m striving to continue my dedication to public service, specifically my commitment to helping some of the most vulnerable people in our society, undocumented immigrants. Teresa Gutierrez recently spoke to me about your expanded efforts to help unaccompanied immigrant and refugee children. Working for KIND is appealing to me because I would be a part of a team that brings together different advocates to overcome the vast problem of minors needing immigration representation. Given the opportunity to work alongside and learn from the great deal of expertise of Katie Fleet and Audra Behne, combined with my professional experience and academic background, I am confident I could be an asset to your organization. …show more content…
immigration system. As a fellow, I regularly met with other non-profit immigration attorneys to solve issues arising at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offices. Together we strategized overcoming challenges and met with USCIS officials to ensure accountability of the system. In addition to immigration representation, I also prepared my clients to represent themselves for family law matters. It was fulfilling to see my clients fight for themselves after I had informed them of their rights and coached them to speak up for themselves. This experience is highly relevant to mentoring pro bono attorneys who are able to represent children in the immigration