MILAP Staff Attorney- RAILS

About the Role

The Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland, Inc. (PBRC) is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and bright attorney fluent in Spanish or Haitian Creole to join the Maryland Immigrant Legal Assistance Project. This role aims to increase access to immigration legal services for individuals residing on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The attorney will provide on-the-spot brief legal advice, mentor volunteers unfamiliar with immigration law, and deliver both limited-scope and full-scope legal services, with a focus on Special Immigrant Juvenile Status.

The majority of services will be conducted remotely, leveraging non-attorney team members for physical presence and outreach. However, the attorney may be required to attend in-person events on the Eastern Shore up to once per month and participate in other required PBRC staff meetings and events. Mentorship and training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate volunteer legal services for immigrants in removal proceedings during hybrid clinics, with staff physically present on the Eastern Shore to connect with service seekers while volunteers assist remotely.
• Work with the Project Paralegal to staff hybrid legal clinics, assisting with intake, client paperwork, client flow management, resource referrals, and volunteer support.
• Mentor volunteer attorneys providing legal advice at project clinics to ensure competent and accurate services for clients.
• Track and summarize data related to clients served at clinics.
• Communicate regularly with the Project Director about volunteers offering services at court clinics.
• Provide pro se legal assistance to unrepresented respondents.
• Deliver full-scope legal assistance, with a focus on Special Immigrant Juvenile Status.
• Assist in developing new materials to expand services as the program grows.
• Work with the Project Director to maintain and develop a network of community partners.
• Attend weekly meetings with project staff to coordinate services across clinics.
• Oversee the development of outreach materials for individuals residing on the Eastern Shore.
• Attend partner meetings and provide partner education to organizations involved in legal services or outreach.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support the Project’s mission of statewide recruitment and coordination of high-quality pro bono immigration legal services.

Requirements

• Fluency in either Spanish or Haitian Creole is required.
• Admission to practice before at least one state bar.
• Two years of experience representing immigrants in removal proceedings preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with diverse groups, including staff, volunteers, clients, and public interest partners.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Strong commitment to community service and ensuring equal access to justice.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $85,000 - $92,500, depending on experience.
• Full-time position with a comprehensive 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.