Bilingual Immigration Attorney - Detention Prevention

Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland; Salisbury (MD); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays

Hybrid in-person/remote work

Job summary

Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland (PBRC) seeks a fluent-Spanish attorney to join the Maryland Immigrant Legal Assistance Project. The role focuses on detention-prevention services, on-the-spot brief immigration advice, and potential habeas petitions, serving detained or at-risk individuals in Maryland.

The attorney will mentor volunteers, staff detention-prevention clinics up to 2 days per week, and collaborate with a Project Paralegal and partners. Some statewide travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish required.
• Two years' experience representing detained immigrants in removal proceedings preferred.
• Bar admission in at least one state.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work with diverse partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop detention prevention materials, workflow, and client resources.
• Provide immigration legal services to detained individuals in Maryland, especially those at the Baltimore Hold Room.
• Staff detention prevention clinics with the Project Paralegal; manage intake and client flow.
• Track and summarize client data and outcomes.
• Coordinate with Project Director and partners; attend weekly staff meetings.
• Provide pro se assistance to unrepresented respondents.
• Develop new materials as the program expands and maintains a network of community partners.
• Support partner education and outreach activities across clinics.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bar admission

Job description

Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland (PBRC) seeks a fluent-Spanish attorney to join the Maryland Immigrant Legal Assistance Project. The role focuses on detention-prevention services, on-the-spot brief immigration advice, and potential habeas petitions, serving detained or at-risk individuals in Maryland.

The attorney will mentor volunteers, staff detention-prevention clinics up to 2 days per week, and collaborate with a Project Paralegal and partners. Some statewide travel may be required.