Staff Attorney - Pro Bono Coordinator

U.S. COMM FOR REFUGE•Arlington, VA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Director, Humanitarian Legal Services, the Staff Attorney is responsible for developing, cultivating, and sustaining relationships with attorneys, law firms, bar associations, law schools, and legal networks to expand the organization’s pool of volunteer attorneys. Will represent the organization at networking events, conduct targeted outreach, and design engagement strategies that strengthen the pro bono program and increase legal services capacity for underserved clients.

Requirements

J.D. with a valid license to practice law in the United States
2-5 years of legal experience, with experience in community outreach or partnership development, volunteer recruitment or volunteer management, or other relationship-building role
Prior experience in immigration legal services, human rights, or public interest law
Program and grant management experience, grant writing experience preferred
Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong writing and demonstrated intercultural communication ability
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software and database programs. Proficiency in CRM or volunteer management database
Flexibility for evening and community-based work required, and able to travel as needed
Positive attitude and willingness to be part of a team
Demonstrated support for USCRI’s values by exhibiting respect for others, maintaining confidential information and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace.

Nice To Haves

Program and grant management experience, grant writing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Engage Partner Agencies and other organizations to create a network of pro bono attorneys
Build and maintain partnerships with attorneys, law firms, corporate legal departments, bar associations, and law school clinics
Attend network events, bar association meetings, CLE workshops, conferences, and community outreach events to promote the organization’s mission and volunteer opportunities
Identify new networks, affinity groups, and professional associations to expand recruitment pipeline
Develop and implement a recruitment strategy
Create informational materials, presentations, and talking points for prospective volunteers
Lead orientation sessions, volunteer briefings, and onboarding processing for incoming pro bono attorneys
Draft emails, newsletters, and social media content that highlight volunteer opportunities
Develop and maintain database of assigned programs to ensure compliance with requirements
Participate in program meetings and assist with tracking program deliverables
Ensure assigned program data reports are prepared accurately for timely submission
Centralize clients, legal cases, and case notes in USCRI’s data management system
Represent a caseload of clients as determined by the Senior Director, to include conducting intake, providing legal consultation to determine eligibility for legal relief, preparing and sub-mitting immigration applications, and representing clients at hearings, interviews, and other appointments as necessary
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Director (or Associate Director)