About the Role
Under the supervision of the Co-Executive Directors, the Director of Pro Bono Services will be responsible for managing American Gateways’ pro bono program. Duties recruiting pro bono attorneys and firms, screening cases for placement and providing high quality legal services for immigrants seeking relief before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Immigration Court. The Director of Pro Bono Programs will identify, recruit, and train potential pro bono attorneys, place cases, provide mentorship, and place cases with mentors. The Director of Pro Bono Services will also maintain a docket of cases, assist with know your rights presentations to unrepresented detained immigrants, and be required to maintain an up-to-date pro bono program database, and provide reports as required. In addition, the Director of Pro Bono Services will think strategically about how to grow pro bono opportunities and leverage the program to support the organization's advocacy, communications, and development goals. Other responsibilities of the position include supporting the Co-Executive Directors and management team in organizational development.
Requirements
REQUIRED EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
JD from accredited university
Bar Admission in any US state
About the Company
For more than 30 years, American Gateways has provided immigration legal services and advocacy to lowincome immigrant individuals and families in Central Texas. With offices in Austin, San Antonio, and Waco, we provide exceptional legal services to low-income immigrants at no or low cost.