Overview
Pro Bono Supervising Attorney Jobs in Stamford, CT at Building One Community
Pro Bono Program Leadership
· Recruit, train, and manage a growing cohort of pro bono attorneys and DOJ accredited representatives
· Develop and deliver immigration law trainings and presentations for pro bono attorneys, DOJ accredited representatives, and law students
· Establish clear workflows, expectations, and quality standards for pro bono case management
· Participate in interviewing and hiring processes for pro bono attorneys and staff
Direct Legal Representation
· Represent clients in a range of immigration matters, including removal defense, asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), U visas, family-based petitions, and adjustments of status
· Appear before USCIS and EOIR on behalf of B1C clients
· Mentor pro bono attorneys and DOJ accredited representatives on complex immigration cases, providing legal advice and trauma-informed representation support
Supervision & Mentorship
· Supervise and provide substantive legal guidance to pro bono attorneys, and DOJ accredited representatives, law students
· Collaborate with the ILS Director to assess client eligibility for immigration relief and determine representation strategies
· Review and quality-check legal work product prepared by supervised staff and volunteers
Consultations & Clinics
· Conduct and supervise individual legal consultations during designated consultation days, including B1C’s Attorney of the Day program
· Participate in and help lead large-scale legal clinics, providing legal analysis, screening, and advice to community members
· Support Know Your Rights sessions and Family Preparedness Workshops as needed
Community & Organizational Engagement
· Represent B1C in coalitions, partnerships, and community settings relevant to immigration legal services
· Contribute to grant reporting, impact tracking, and programmatic planning as needed
· Stay current on changes in immigration law and policy and share updates with the ILS team
Pay: $60,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Volunteer management: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Stamford, CT 06902 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stamford, CT 06902
Title: Pro Bono Supervising Attorney
Company: Building One Community
Location: Stamford, CT
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