Immigration Pro Bono Supervising Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

 

Building One Community (B1C) is a Stamford, Connecticut-based nonprofit supporting the successful integration of immigrants and their families. At B1C, immigrants acquire the tools they need to thrive. We provide free services that educate, employ, empower and engage immigrants and the broader community. Our programs include English Language classes, Family and Individual Support Services, Academic Enrichment Programs, Immigration Legal Services, and Workforce Development programs.

 

Position Overview

 

B1C is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Immigration Pro Bono Supervising Attorney to join our Immigration Legal Services (ILS) team. This is a unique opportunity to lead and grow B1C's pro bono representation program at a critical moment, as demand for immigration legal services across Fairfield County continues to rise. The Pro Bono Supervising Attorney will manage and mentor a team of volunteer attorneys and DOJ accredited representatives, provide direct legal representation on complex immigration matters, and help build the infrastructure needed to expand B1C's capacity to serve more clients with excellence.

 

This role reports to the Director of Immigration Legal Services and works closely with staff attorneys, paralegals, and the broader ILS team.

 

Key Responsibilities

Pro Bono Program Leadership

• Recruit, train, and manage a growing cohort of pro bono attorneys and DOJ accredited representatives
• Develop and deliver immigration law trainings and presentations for pro bono attorneys, DOJ accredited representatives, and law students
• Establish clear workflows, expectations, and quality standards for pro bono case management
• Participate in interviewing and hiring processes for pro bono attorneys and staff

 

Direct Legal Representation

• Represent clients in a range of immigration matters, including removal defense, asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), U visas, family-based petitions, and adjustments of status
• Appear before USCIS and EOIR on behalf of B1C clients
• Mentor pro bono attorneys and DOJ accredited representatives on complex immigration cases, providing legal advice and trauma-informed representation support

 

Supervision & Mentorship

• Supervise and provide substantive legal guidance to pro bono attorneys, and DOJ accredited representatives, law students
• Collaborate with the ILS Director to assess client eligibility for immigration relief and determine representation strategies
• Review and quality-check legal work product prepared by supervised staff and volunteers

 

Consultations & Clinics

• Conduct and supervise individual legal consultations during designated consultation days, including B1C's Attorney of the Day program
• Participate in and help lead large-scale legal clinics, providing legal analysis, screening, and advice to community members
• Support Know Your Rights sessions and Family Preparedness Workshops as needed

 

Community & Organizational Engagement

• Represent B1C in coalitions, partnerships, and community settings relevant to immigration legal services
• Contribute to grant reporting, impact tracking, and programmatic planning as needed
• Stay current on changes in immigration law and policy and share updates with the ILS team

 

Qualifications Required

• D. from an accredited law school and admission to the Connecticut Bar (or ability to waive in)
• Minimum 6-8 years' experience in immigration law, including direct representation in removal defense, asylum, and or family-based cases
• Experience supervising attorneys, paralegals, or law students
• Strong knowledge of immigration law and procedure before USCIS and EOIR
• Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights and serving low-income and vulnerable populations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

 

Preferred

• Experience working with or managing pro bono programs
• Fluency or proficiency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole
• Experience with trauma-informed legal practice
• Familiarity with SIJS, U visa, and/or children's immigration cases
• Connections to the legal community in Connecticut or the Greater New York area

 

Compensation & Benefits

B1C offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package. B1C is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve.

 

Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, employer-sponsored life insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution, paid time off, paid holidays and other company-sponsored benefits.

 

Building One Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer