Attorney- Immigration Legal Services

Hello Neighbor • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Hello Neighbor is hiring an Attorney for its Immigration Legal Services program. Founded in 2017, Hello Neighbor is a nationally recognized nonprofit that empowers recently resettled refugees and immigrants through mentorship, legal services, workforce development, health and family stabilization, and community partnerships. It serves families across Southwestern Pennsylvania and supports a national network of grassroots organizations in 36 states.

This is a full-time, exempt position based at the organization's Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office in the Larimer neighborhood. The hybrid schedule is 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with in-office work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The position is contingent on continued funding. The successful candidate must be currently authorized to work in the United States. The role reports to the Director of Family Health & Legal Services and directly supervises a legal coordinator and an accredited representative.

The Attorney oversees immigration legal assistance, including client consultations and representation before the Department of Homeland Security, the Executive Office for Immigration Review, and Immigration Court. The role handles complex cases, keeps staff informed about developments in immigration law, and takes responsibility for case research, analysis, documentation, and outcomes. The Attorney also supports program growth and client recruitment, develops efficient and client-centered workflows, contributes to cost recovery through sliding-scale fees, coordinates with other programs, supervises and trains legal staff, and builds community partnerships.

Hello Neighbor values equity-centered, community-driven leadership; curiosity, flexibility, and collaborative problem-solving; and compassionate, trauma-informed approaches. The position's stated KPIs include expanding the menu of legal services, funding 30% of program costs through fees by year-end, achieving 90% client satisfaction, and supporting employee satisfaction and retention.

Requirements

• Law degree and active license to practice law.
• At least three years of experience with immigration law and procedures, including law school clinical experience.
• Excellent legal skills and understanding of movement lawyering principles.
• Experience leading programs in nonprofit, legal services, or immigration-focused environments.
• Strong operational and organizational leadership skills.
• Commitment to immigrant and refugee communities.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on collaboration.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Oversee client consultations to determine eligibility for federal immigration benefits.
• Represent clients before the Department of Homeland Security, the Executive Office for Immigration Review, and Immigration Court.
• Monitor changes in immigration law and related developments and ensure staff understand them.
• Handle complex immigration matters, including law violations, removal proceedings, appeals, and cases involving unaccompanied minors.
• Research and analyze complex legal matters involving the Attorney's caseload and cases handled by supervised staff, taking responsibility for program case outcomes.
• Maintain case records and documentation required by Hello Neighbor and USCRI policies and procedures.
• Implement strategies to recruit clients from selected immigrant groups.
• Contribute to cost recovery through sliding-scale fees.
• Maintain workflows that support efficient, client-centered service delivery.
• Support growth of immigration legal services in alignment with Hello Neighbor's mission and KPIs.
• Coordinate across legal services and other programs.
• Identify ways to expand access while maintaining quality and equity.
• Supervise and support legal staff, including training and accreditation support.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Comply with legal, ethical, and organizational standards.
• Build relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
• Identify partnerships that create pathways for incoming clients.
• Represent Hello Neighbor in relevant external collaborations.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, with 75% of premiums employer-paid for the employee and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, holidays, sick leave, and bereavement leave.
• Annual winter closure during the last week of December.
• 10 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Professional development support.
• Collaborative, values-driven work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior