Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland · 1 day ago
MILAP Staff Attorney
Baltimore, MD 21211
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$53/hr - $58/hr
2+ years expThe Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland, Inc. (PBRC) is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and bright attorney who is fluent in Spanish to join the Maryland Immigrant Legal Assistance Project on a part-time basis. The role involves providing legal advice related to immigration cases, mentoring volunteers, and offering direct legal services with a focus on Special Immigrant Juvenile Status.
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Responsibilities
Facilitate volunteer legal services for immigrants in removal proceedings at Project clinics at the immigration courts in Hyattsville and Baltimore with a schedule of 0-1 days per week
Work with the Project Paralegal to staff in-court legal clinics to assist with intake, obtain necessary client paperwork, manage flow of clients, direct immigrants to additional resources, and support volunteers
Mentor volunteer attorneys giving legal advice at project clinics at Baltimore Immigration Court to ensure competent and accurate legal services are offered to clients receiving services
Track, and/or summarize data related to clients served at the clinic
Communicate regularly with the Project Director about the volunteers offering services at the court clinics
Provide pro se legal assistance to unrepresented respondents
Provide full-scope legal assistance, with a focus on Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
Assist in the development of any new materials needed to expand services as the program grows
Work with Project Director to maintain and develop network of community partners
Attend bi-monthly meetings with other project staff to coordinate services across the project’s various clinics
Additional responsibilities, as deemed necessary, in support of the Project’s mission to ensure statewide recruitment and coordination of high-quality pro bono immigration legal services for immigrants in removal proceedings
Qualification
Required
Spanish language fluency required
Admission to practice before at least one state bar
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational and record-keeping skills
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well with a variety of people, including other staff, volunteers, clients, and public interest partners
Strong commitment to helping the community and ensuring equal access to justice
Availability to commit to working two days per week for the Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland
Preferred
Two years of experience representing immigrants in removal proceedings preferred
Experience working with children preferred
Benefits
Flexible schedule
Hybrid in person/remote work
Flexible work from home options available
Company
Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland
Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland is a non-profit organization encouraging volunteer lawyers to offer free legal services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Amy Smitherman
Chief Financial Officer
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