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ProBAR - Pro Bono Senior Staff Attorney TX
American Bar Association - ProBAR
The Pro Bono Senior Staff Attorney will advocate for and serve some of the highest numbers of detained unaccompanied children nationally as well as adults and families facing removal proceedings in Harlingen and Houston. The pro bono senior staff attorney will be responsible for training and mentoring pro bono attorneys and volunteers in their service to ProBAR clients. ProBAR’s legal advocacy and representation are complemented by ProBAR's holistic approach that integrates connections to services for the clients it serves.
The Organization ProBAR empowers immigrants through high-quality legal information, representation, and connections to services. ProBAR serves immigrants in the Rio Grande Valley and Houston regions with a particular focus on the legal needs of adults and unaccompanied children in federal custody. Founded in 1989 as a project of the American Bar Association, ProBAR’s primary office is located in Harlingen, TX with a field office in Houston, TX. For more information about ProBAR, please visit our website: https://abaprobar.org/
ProBAR will consider applicants willing to work from the main ProBAR office in Harlingen, Texas, or from the Houston Field Office. However, the staff attorney must be willing to travel to both offices when necessary for meetings and other needs. The staff attorney must be willing to travel occasionally between Harlingen and Houston.
Job Summary / General Purpose of Job Accountable for the day-to-day management, training, and the appropriate optimization of external, pro bono licensed attorneys in support of the provision of an array of immigration legal services. This position will require regular involvement with individuals living in difficult circumstances and who may have experienced trauma.
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Travel As a normal course of business, this job will typically require travel of less than 15% of the time. The Benefits and Incentives Offered
*Restrictions apply. Availability is subject to grant funding and may periodically change.
The Location ProBAR’s primary location is in the Rio Grande Valley, a thriving region that boasts a rich culture, affordable cost of living, subtropical climate, and beautiful natural areas to enjoy. Recent growth has brought the RGV unprecedented investments in higher education and scientific research. Three local airports connect RGV residents to destinations around the country while Mexico is only a short drive away. The region’s delicious food, world-class nature parks, and the beaches of South Padre Island provide ample opportunities to relax and recharge!
Our Houston field office is in the Uptown District, that showcases the vibrant urban lifestyle in the heart of Houston. The Uptown District is home to The Galleria, Texas’ largest shopping center. In addition to being a pedestrian friendly city, you can get around with ease on the MetroRapid Silver Line. |
Additional Salary Information: The starting hiring range for this position is $79,730.00 - $95,516.00 based on relevant experience and education.
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