Immigration Fellow (2731)

About the role

BakerRipley's Stability & Connection division seeks an immigration fellow for the Marc Shapiro Immigration Fellowship position. The fellow will assist the organization's immigration legal services program, providing legal consultations and representing immigrants in the Greater Houston area under the supervision of the Supervising Immigration Attorney. The role requires working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and a holistic approach to helping immigrants. The Immigration Fellow will report to the Supervising Immigration Attorney.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and comprehensive immigration legal services to eligible clients before USCIS and EOIR under the supervision of the Supervising Immigration Attorney.
• Maintain client databases and files and provide reports as required.
• Participate in education and outreach to the immigrant community in collaboration with other attorneys, social workers, and Department of Justice accredited representatives.
• Assist in the organization and implementation of community forums that will inform and engage community members seeking legal assistance and provide assisted pro se representation.
• Conduct research on immigration-related legal and regulatory changes.
• Engage with a wide range of individuals, including members of the immigration bar, law students at local schools, and officials in collaboration with the Program Director and the Supervising Attorney.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited law school (recent graduate, no more than two years).
• Licensed to practice in the United States or in the process of obtaining licensure in 2026.
• 0 to 2 years minimum experience in immigration law.
• Prior experience working with diverse populations and individuals who have experienced trauma, preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) proficiency preferred, not required.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.