Immigration Legal Services Pro Bono & Volunteer Coordinator

Global Refuge•Baltimore, MD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Global Refuge, formerly known as Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS), is a nonprofit serving newcomers seeking safety, support, and a share in the American dream. Since 1939, we have welcomed those seeking refuge, upholding a legacy of compassion and grace for people in crisis. We walk alongside individuals, families, and children as they begin their new lives in the United States through our work in refugee resettlement, care for unaccompanied children, and economic empowerment and employment. Our work also extends to Guatemala and Mexico, where we help young people with skills training and community reintegration. To date, we have served over 800,000 people from around the globe. Our comprehensive services leverage our extensive organizational expertise as well as government, community, and faith partnerships. Attracting and retaining the best talent is vital to our continued growth and we are proud to offer an excellent benefits package including: medical, dental, vision available the first day of employment generous paid time off including 20 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave, 12 paid holidays 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave and up to 12 weeks of fully paid FMLA leave company 403(b) contribution of 3%, an additional 7% match which vests immediately At Global Refuge, welcoming newcomers isn't just our duty-it's an inherent part of our identity, rooted in our Lutheran heritage and inspired values and serving as a testament to our unwavering commitment to those in search of refuge. Please join us as we make a difference in the lives of newcomers.

Requirements

Law degree from a U.S. accredited law school, required
At least 3-5 years of experience representing immigrants before DHS, Immigration Courts and BIA strongly preferred
Experience managing pro bono attorneys, volunteers, and relationships with law firm pro bono programs
Strong substantive understanding of U.S. immigration law and legal practice
Experience working with survivors of trauma and immigrants
Excellent legal analysis, written and oral advocacy and presentation skills
Responsible, self-initiating, and focused, with proven ability to work independently and also collaboratively in a team-based decision-making environment
Experience designing trainings and presenting to legal and non-legal audiences
Meticulous organizational habits with an ability to manage caseloads, establish priorities, and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills and record of cultural competence and cross-cultural communication skills; experience working with clients, staff and interns of diverse backgrounds
Commitment to learning and promoting the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Fluency in Spanish required
Understanding of the law firm and pro bono culture a plus.
Excellent MS Office Suite skills, particularly in Word and Excel, required.
Flexibility to adapt to program changes and client needs.
Experience with and commitment to working in a fast-paced and diverse work environment.
Deep commitment to Global Refuge's core values and ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and partners.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of the law firm and pro bono culture a plus.

Responsibilities

Recruit pro bono attorneys to represent Global Refuge clients seeking lawful permanent residency, asylum, habeas corpus petitions, and related relief from removal; place cases with pro bono attorneys, and maintain professional relationships with law firm partners, the private bar, other partner organizations.
Mentor pro bono attorneys, provide legal advice and assistance, and prepare sample forms, motions, and briefs.
Onboard, mentor, and support new and existing pro bono attorneys, interpreters, and other volunteers; oversee case status and track case updates in Global Refuge database.
Direct the ongoing recruitment strategies of volunteers through targeted outreach to private attorneys, corporations, law schools, the bar associations and relevant community organizations.
Work with Global Refuge's Director of Legal Affairs and Managing Attorney to deliver substantive legal training and programs for volunteer attorneys and others; create training materials to support these professional development events.
Manage, monitor, and track accepted cases pending pro bono placement for legal deadlines and immigration-related appointments and hearings.
Update database with case deadlines, progress and outcomes, and maintain accurate records of pro bono attorneys and clients.
Actively promote engagement and retention of volunteers; maintain current list of volunteers in the Global Refuge database.
Manage monthly newsletter that is shared with volunteer attorneys.
Assist with community outreach and education, group presentations and workshops; and represents the program at community and professional functions and meetings, as requested.
Maintain accurate data entry and record-keeping for grant-funded projects.
Generate metrics and reports for the Director for Legal Affairs around volunteer programs and pro bono attorneys recruited for grant reports and proposals.
Represent Global Refuge in coalition meetings; network and build relationships with like-minded organizations.