ProBAR - Pro Bono Senior Staff Attorney TX

American Bar Association • Harlingen, TX

325d • $79,730 - $95,516 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Pro Bono Senior Staff Attorney will advocate for and serve some of the highest numbers of detained unaccompanied children nationally as well as adults and families facing removal proceedings in Harlingen and Houston. The pro bono senior staff attorney will be responsible for training and mentoring pro bono attorneys and volunteers in their service to ProBAR clients. ProBAR's legal advocacy and representation are complemented by ProBAR's holistic approach that integrates connections to services for the clients it serves.

Requirements

• Possession of a Juris Doctorate or Master of Law (LLM) from an ABA-accredited law school and be in good standing.
• One or more years' experience in representing clients preferably on immigration matters.
• Licensed to practice law in a U.S. state or territory.
• Fluent in English and Spanish in written and spoken forms.
• Intermediate proficiency with online research and Microsoft Office products.
• Familiar with conducting virtual meetings, training, and observations on software such as Zoom and Teams.
• Reliable transportation to travel to off-site work locations.
• Reliable internet and phone connection.
• Ability to travel to and enter detention centers and care provider facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed to practice law and member in the State Bar of Texas.
• Prior work experience with children, particularly from Central America.
• Prior volunteer, community, or work experience regarding immigration or detention.
• Prior non-profit experience, particularly involving immigration detention.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pro Bono Counsel in the sourcing, recruiting, training, and day-to-day management of pro bono immigration attorneys supporting ABA ProBAR initiatives.
• Assist in the development and presentation of legal training and supporting materials for private bar, government, and public interest attorneys.
• Mentor pro bono attorneys, legal support staff, and other legal volunteers by providing advice and direction on their cases.
• Utilize advanced immigration law knowledge to assist in individual matters and involve ProBAR and Commission staff on more complex matters.
• Organize and manage trips with teams of pro bono attorneys to provide pro se assistance and representation.
• Actively participate in and assist others in development and communications initiatives.
• Provide some direct legal services to individuals in detention and in the community.
• Develop and maintain legal competency relating to immigration detention work.
• Build and maintain relations with local stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Voluntary life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Prepaid Legal Plan
• 401(k)
• Paid company holidays
• Personal time off
• Vacation time off
• Self-Care time off
• Sign on bonus offered
• Additional bonuses offered for continuous service at 2-year, 3-year, & 4-year service anniversaries.
• Relocation Stipend offered for in state and out of state relocation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree