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Publicado 19/9/25 14:07

Volunteer - Pro Bono Counsel

Híbrido, La persona voluntaria debe estar en o cerca de Houston, TX
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  • Descripción

    Horarios Disponibles:
    Días laborables (durante el día), Fines de semana (durante el día)
    Flexibilidad:
    Flexible
    Frecuencia:
    Recurrente
    Área de Impacto:
    Inmigrantes o Refugiados
    Compensación:
    Formación incluida
    Requisitos para participación:
    Verificación de antecedentes

    Descripción

    YMCA International Services is a unique branch of the Y of Greater Houston that seeks to meet the needs of Houston’s significant refugee and immigrant communities. We provide comprehensive programs that focus on building human assets and fostering self-sufficiency.

    Functions

    • Assist with initial client screenings and assist with intake interviews under the supervision of a YMCA staff attorney.
    • Provide pro se assistance to clients, with all advice and filings reviewed by a staff attorney.
    • Support staff attorneys in preparing immigration applications
    • Assist in coordinating client services with case managers, supervising attorneys, and legal interns.
    • Maintain and organize case files as directed, ensuring documents are complete and ready for staff attorney review.

    Ideal Experience

    • U.S. law license or awaiting BAR results, current and in good standing; Texas licensure is preferred.
    • Fluency in an additional language is preferred.
    • Experience in immigration law is preferred, significant law school experience may be considered.
    • Advanced legal research.
    • Strong communication skills, client-interviewing abilities, and an appreciation of multicultural experiences.
    • Efficiently manage time and resources.
    • Community minded-serving immigrants and being sensitive to the needs of low-income, culturally diverse clients served by the Y.
    • Volunteer may be asked to assist staff in accompanying clients to USCIS interviews.

    Ubicación

    Híbrido
    La persona voluntaria debe estar en o cerca de Houston, TX
    Ubicación Asociada
    3110 Hayes Rd, Houston, TX 77082, USA
    300

    Cómo participar como voluntario(a) en esta oportunidad

    Enviar Email

    Please email Roberto Flores, roberto.flores@ymcahouston.org, for more information on how to volunteer.

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