Managing Paralegal - MILAP

About the role

The Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland, Inc. (PBRC) is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and bright individual fluent in Spanish (or another language) to support the Maryland Immigrant Legal Assistance Project (MILAP). MILAP provides free legal advice to Maryland residents facing deportation in immigration court. In certain cases, MILAP offers limited legal services to help vulnerable families and children meet case deadlines, such as completing asylum applications or changing court locations.

This position focuses on the management and supervision of MILAP’s paralegal team, with mentorship and training provided.

Responsibilities

• Staff weekly legal clinics in Baltimore City and Hyattsville to assist with registration, intake, client paperwork, client flow management, and resource referrals.
• Interpret for volunteer attorneys during clinics.
• Conduct brief presentations at court or other locations.
• Track and summarize data related to clients served and the effectiveness of legal clinics.
• Share referral information and resources with immigrants contacting PBRC for legal assistance.
• Increase community awareness about legal resources, including clinics, case placement services, and relevant city/state programs.
• Work with the MILAP team to maintain and develop a network of community partners.
• Conduct client follow-up and compile data on MILAP’s impact.
• Coordinate and execute interpreter volunteer sign-ups and assess fluency of volunteer interpreters.
• Hold weekly 1:1 meetings, supervise, and provide evaluations for up to 6 direct reports.
• Review database entries and provide corrections.
• Prepare statistics for MILAP’s grant reports and applications.

Requirements

• Language fluency in Spanish or at least one additional language is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree (paralegal or law-related experience preferred).
• Minimum of two to four years of experience as a paralegal supporting casework for immigrant children and families in removal proceedings and/or supervising paralegals.
• Experience in community organizing, activism, and/or public outreach.
• Availability for some evenings and weekends when community legal clinics occur (with advanced notice).
• Access to reliable transportation for frequent travel to PBRC’s office, Baltimore Immigration Court, Hyattsville Immigration Court, and occasional travel to other Maryland locations for outreach events.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Proficiency in data collection and tracking preferred (prior Salesforce experience preferred).
• Ability to work well with diverse groups, including staff, volunteers, clients, public interest organizations, governmental entities, Board members, and donors.
• Experience working with children and/or the immigrant community is preferred.
• Strong commitment to helping the community and ensuring equal access to justice.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $67,000 to $74,000 depending on experience.
• Full-time position with excellent benefits package, including paid health insurance, disability insurance, and employer-matched 401k plan.
• Paid sick leave, vacation leave, and holidays.
• Hybrid in-person/remote work arrangement.