Our volunteer network is made up of hundreds of highly-skilled attorneys, doctors, counselors, and other professionals who donate their time and expertise to help us further our mission. This talented group of professional volunteers at American Gateways significantly amplifies the impact of your donation.
For Attorneys
American Gateways’ panel of more than 300 volunteer attorneys brings the region’s best legal minds to bear in support of our clients. All pro bono attorneys with American Gateways will have access to one-on-one mentorship, regular trainings, office support, and the latest legal resources. To learn more, sign up below or contact Edna Yang.
Non-Attorney Volunteers
Beyond legal casework, American Gateways has a number of volunteer opportunities, ranging from translation and interpretation services, administrative work, data management, forensic medical exams, and more. To learn more, sign up below or contact Graciela Salazar.
Internship Opportunities
We offer internships to undergraduate, graduate, and law students in the fall, spring, and summer terms. All internship opportunities are currently offered remotely, with potential opportunities for in-person activities pending COVID-19 developments.
Please contact Laura Flores-Dixit to learn more.
- Spring Term
- Apply by October 31
- Summer Term
- Apply by March 31
- Fall Term
- Apply by June 30
Employment Opportunities
Administrative Assistant
- Full-Time Hybrid Work Plan in our San Antonio office.
- Salary: $41,500 + full benefits.
- Summary: The Administrative Assistant is responsible for screening clients and connecting them with services for immigration legal matters and related processes. The assistant will also provide legal case support to our legal staff and maintain client databases and case statistics.
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Staff Attorney
- Full-Time Hybrid Work Plan in our San Antonio office.
- Salary: Starts at $62,000 + Full benefits.
- Summary: The Staff Attorney will provide high quality immigration legal services to low-income immigrants in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court. Staff attorneys are also required to maintain data, case databases and files, and provide reports. Education and outreach to the immigrant community on various legal issues may also be required.
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Legal Caseworker (Removal)
- Full-Time Hybrid Work Plan in our San Antonio office.
- Salary: Starts at $41,500 + Full benefits.
- Summary: The Legal Caseworker is responsible for meeting with clients and assisting them with immigration legal matters and related processes. The Legal Caseworker is also responsible for the maintenance of client databases and maintaining case statistics.
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Social Services Caseworker
- Full-Time Hybrid Work Plan in our San Antonio office.
- Salary is commensurate with experience. All offers are reviewed and approved by the Union. Full benefits.
- Summary: The Social Services Caseworker provides case management and advocacy on behalf of detained and non-detained individuals in removal proceedings and their families. This position is part of a holistic, person-centered approach which requires an ideal candidate to work with our legal team and clients. This will require the development, implementation, and evaluation of an interdisciplinary program for client services, including social services. These could include housing, medical care, food assistance, enrolling their children into school and other similar services.