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Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland · 2 days ago

MILAP Paralegal

Baltimore, MD 21211

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$53K/yr - $58K/yr

The Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland, Inc. (PBRC) is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and bright individual who is fluent in Spanish to support the Maryland Immigrant Legal Assistance Project (MILAP). The role involves assisting with legal clinics, conducting presentations, tracking client data, and increasing community awareness about legal resources for immigrants at risk of deportation.

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Responsibilities

Staff weekly legal clinics in Baltimore City and Hyattsville to assist with registration, intake, obtain necessary client paperwork, manage flow of clients, direct immigrants to additional resources, interpret for volunteer attorneys, and other support

Conduct brief presentations at court

Track and summarize data related to clients served and effectiveness of legal clinics

Share referral information and resources with immigrants who contact PBRC seeking legal help

Increase community awareness about relevant resources, including brief legal advice clinics, case placement services and relevant city and state programs and social service resources

Work with MILAP Team to maintain and develop a network of community partners

Develop and implement creative outreach strategies that will connect unrepresented immigrants in removal proceedings to available legal services and resources

Create outreach materials for volunteer recruitment and translate documents as needed

Conduct client follow up and compile data regarding the impact of the MILAP

Coordinate and execute interpreter volunteer sign-ups and assess fluency of volunteer interpreters

Provide support to Project Director for grant reporting duties as needed

Qualification

Spanish language fluencyBachelor’s DegreeCommunity organizing experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyData collectionTrackingCommitment to communityAttention to detailOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Spanish language fluency required

Must be available some evenings and weekends when community legal clinics occur (with advanced notice)

Access to reliable transportation for frequent travel to PBRC's office, Baltimore Immigration Court, Hyattsville Immigration Court, and occasional travel to other locations in Maryland for outreach events and community clinics

Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational and record-keeping skills

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint)

Ability to work well with people, including other staff, volunteers, clients, public interest organizations, governmental entities, Board members, and donors

Strong commitment to helping the community and ensuring equal access to justice