MILAP Staff Attorney- Detained

Pro Bono Resource Cntr Md Bar • Salisbury, MD

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland, Inc. (PBRC) is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and bright attorney who is fluent in Spanish to join the Maryland Immigrant Legal Assistance Project. This role aims to increase access to PBRC’s immigration legal services for individuals who are detained or at risk of detention. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced setting, offering on-the-spot brief legal advice related to immigration cases, and mentoring volunteers unfamiliar with immigration law. The position will also provide direct limited-scope legal services focused on preventing detention (e.g., letters explaining equities/need to remain in the community) or collaborating on habeas petitions. The role requires ready access to transportation to downtown Baltimore, with a primary focus on individuals held at the Baltimore Hold Room and potentially drafting habeas requests. Depending on policy changes, travel to other detention areas in Maryland may be necessary. The selected individual will also conduct regular in-person clinic days for detention prevention services for those checking in with ICE, up to two days per week. Mentorship and training will be provided.

Requirements

• Fluency in the Spanish language is required.
• Admission to practice before at least one state bar.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with a variety of people, including other staff, volunteers, clients, and public interest partners.
• Strong commitment to helping the community and ensuring equal access to justice.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience representing detained immigrants in removal proceedings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop materials, workflow, and client resources for detention prevention services for those at risk of detention.
• Provide immigration legal services to individuals detained within Maryland, primarily those held at the Baltimore Hold Room.
• Work with the Project Paralegal to staff detention prevention legal clinics to assist with intake, obtain necessary client paperwork, manage client flow, direct immigrants to additional resources, and support volunteers.
• Track and/or summarize data related to clients served at the clinic.
• Communicate regularly with the Project Director about these services.
• Provide pro se legal assistance to unrepresented respondents.
• Assist in the development of any new materials needed to expand services as the program grows.
• Work with Project Director to maintain and develop a network of community partners.
• Attend weekly meetings with other project staff to coordinate services across the project’s various clinics.
• Attend partner meetings and provide partner education to other organizations either providing legal services or conducting outreach activities for the project.
• Additional responsibilities, as deemed necessary, in support of the Project’s mission to ensure statewide recruitment and coordination of high-quality pro bono immigration legal services for immigrants who are detained or at risk of detention.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $85,000 - $92,500, depending on experience
• Full-time position with excellent benefits package including paid health insurance, disability insurance, and employer-matched 401k plan; paid sick and vacation leave; and paid holidays
• Hybrid in person/remote work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed