Maryland Staff Attorney or DOJ Accredited Representative

Position: Just Neighbors seeks a passionate, mission-driven staff attorney or DOJ accredited representative to provide immigration legal services to immigrants and refugees in Maryland. This position is based in Baltimore and will regularly meet with clients at locations in Baltimore City and County, Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties.

How to Apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please email a cover letter and resume to Sarah Selim Milad, Managing Attorney, at Sarah@justneighbors.org. Please include “Staff Attorney Application” or “Accredited Rep Application” in the subject line.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a robust caseload of humanitarian and family-based immigration applications, including U/T Visas, Special Immigrant Juvenile petitions, VAWA petitions, family-based adjustment of status and consular processing, naturalization, asylum and removal defense.
• Meet with clients for initial consultations and prepare applications for submission to USCIS, as well as court filings and representation before EOIR and Maryland Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts (for Maryland-barred attorneys).
• Coordinate and attend occasional evening, and/or weekend immigration legal clinics, including supervising volunteers.
• Conduct community outreach presentations on immigration issues. Some presentations may be in Spanish or other languages and may be during evening/weekend hours.

Qualifications:

• If attorney, active bar membership in MD or ability to waive in; if accredited representative, current or former DOJ accreditation with willingness to seek full accreditation.
• Spanish fluency (preferred)
• 2-3 years of experience in immigration law
• Ability to work in various locations: community partner offices, faith communities & remote
• Excellent attention to detail
• Openness to learning and expanding immigration expertise
• Hard-working, flexible and able to carry a full caseload
• Committed to working in a team with people of all backgrounds
• Strong public speaking skills
• Passion for immigration, human-rights, and the non-profit sector
• Enthusiasm for working with volunteers
• Sensitivity to working with trauma survivors

Salary range is $60,000-$73,000 for the staff attorney position and $54,000-$71,000 for the accredited representative position, contingent on experience and qualifications. Compensation is determined by established, non-negotiable salary bands and objective criteria relevant to the position. Just Neighbors offers a flexible working environment as well as excellent benefits including generous paid time off (20 vacation days, 10 personal days, and 17 holidays), fully paid health insurance, employee assistance program, and an 8% contribution to 403(b) retirement plan. Just Neighbors is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe the more inclusive we are, the better we are able to assist clients. We welcome applicants of all religions, gender-identities, races, ethnicities, ages, physical abilities, and sexual orientations.