Chicago-based Pro Bono Projects Lead — Immigrant Justice

Global Pro Bono Hub; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

National Immigrant Justice Center in Chicago seeks a Pro Bono Project Coordinator to assist in NIJC's pro bono project(s). The coordinator will work with private law firms and community partners to ensure access to legal representation for asylees, refugees, and families via pro bono placements.

The role involves coordinating case referrals, providing training to pro bono partners, and maintaining relationships with social service organizations to ensure access to justice for immigrants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; minimum of one year of experience in the human rights field, legal and/or communications work.
• Regular communication with clients in Spanish; proficiency in spoken and written Spanish.
• Ability to solve practical problems and manage multiple tasks independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365; capable of handling administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate effective legal representation of vulnerable immigrant populations through in-house case preparation and pro bono placement.
• Collaborate with the Pro Bono Manager and staff to integrate pro bono work and systematize practices across projects.
• Oversee planning and implementation of monthly asylee and refugee pro bono clinics and provide technical support to cases placed with pro bono attorneys.
• Represent NIJC at pro bono outreach events to increase representation for immigrants and collaborate with partners.

Skills

Spanish language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

National Immigrant Justice Center in Chicago seeks a Pro Bono Project Coordinator to assist in NIJC's pro bono project(s). The coordinator will work with private law firms and community partners to ensure access to legal representation for asylees, refugees, and families via pro bono placements.

The role involves coordinating case referrals, providing training to pro bono partners, and maintaining relationships with social service organizations to ensure access to justice for immigrants.