Pro Bono Coordinating Attorney, Ayuda
Company: Immigratin Advocatres Network
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: August 5, 2022
Job Description:
Ayuda is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to
providing direct legal, social, and language access services,
education, and outreach to low-income immigrants in the Washington,
DC metropolitan area. Since 1973, Ayuda has provided critical
services on a wide range of issues, in the process acquiring
nationally recognized expertise in several fields including
immigration law, language access, domestic violence, and human
trafficking. Ayuda has office locations in Washington, DC, Silver
Spring, MD, and Falls Church, VA. Responsibilities:
- Work with the Pro Bono Managing Attorney to coordinate and
implement virtual or in-person brief advice and referral
immigration legal clinics including logistical planning, pro bono
volunteer recruitment, and training
- Manage monthly case list and place individual matters for
representation with pro bono attorneys
- Provide case management for pro bono matters including
performing intake interviews for potential clients, screening cases
for placement, responding to inquiries for legal assistance, and
matching clients with pro bono attorneys
- Recruit, train and mentor volunteer attorneys to ensure
effective pro bono representation
- Promote pro bono opportunities by maintaining relationships
with law firms, individual volunteers, legal services
organizations, and community stakeholders
- Collaborate with Ayuda staff attorneys to place pro bono cases
with volunteer attorneys
- Develop materials and training for pro bono attorneys
- Represent a limited number of clients in direct legal
representation
- Assist in office operations, including case management, data
entry, and maintenance, and produce regular program reports for
funders and grantors as needed
- Participate in internal and external conferences, meetings, and
training as needed
- Other duties as assigned Qualifications:
- J.D. or LL.M from an accredited law school
- Current bar membership in good standing to practice law in any
of the United States
- Second language fluency required (preference given to Spanish
and Amharic speakers)
- One to three years of immigration legal experience particularly
in humanitarian immigration claims such as asylum, Special
Immigrant Juvenile Status, U visas, and T visas
- An understanding of the private law firm and corporate pro bono
culture
- Demonstrated sensitivity to and knowledge of issues involved in
working with diverse communities
- Detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines
- Organized, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and
multitask
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly to diverse
audiences
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse
multidisciplinary team
- Professional demeanor, strong work ethics, able to maintain
confidentiality, and a positive work environment
- Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze
situations, identify existing or potential problems and recommend
solutions
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with the interest and ability to
learn other software programs How to Apply: Please apply with a
resume and cover letter. Writing samples may be requested.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the
position is filled. Apply early for full consideration. No phone
calls, please.
Keywords: Immigratin Advocatres Network, Santa Clara , Pro Bono Coordinating Attorney, Ayuda, Legal , Santa Clara, California
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