Asylum Pro Bono Coordinator & Training Lead

Global Pro Bono Hub; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

National Immigrant Justice Center seeks a Pro Bono Coordinator for the Asylum Project in Chicago. The role serves as primary contact for clients and volunteer attorneys, coordinating intake, assisting with case preparation, and supporting pro bono attorneys throughout asylum cases.

The successful candidate will help develop training materials and resources, ensuring high‑quality representation by volunteers. Strong Spanish language skills and nonprofit experience preferred.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required; minimum one year in human rights, legal, or communications work.
• Strong legal research and writing skills; ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Regular Spanish communication with clients; proficiency in spoken and written Spanish.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate NIJC's non-detained asylum intakes and respond to referrals.
• Assist in case preparation with program staff and support pro bono attorneys.
• Develop and deliver training materials for asylum pro bono work.
• Prepare reports on NIJC's asylum pro bono activities and outcomes.
• Track cases, placements, and outcomes in NIJC's database; coordinate trainings.
• Outreach and recruitment of potential pro bono attorneys; coordinate referrals.

Conocimientos

Legal Skills

Reasoning Ability

Technology Knowledge/Skills

Microsoft Office

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

National Immigrant Justice Center seeks a Pro Bono Coordinator for the Asylum Project in Chicago. The role serves as primary contact for clients and volunteer attorneys, coordinating intake, assisting with case preparation, and supporting pro bono attorneys throughout asylum cases.

The successful candidate will help develop training materials and resources, ensuring high‑quality representation by volunteers. Strong Spanish language skills and nonprofit experience preferred.