Overview
Hello Neighbor is seeking an attorney to provide accessible, high-quality legal services to our refugee and immigrant community. The attorney will join a small but dynamic legal team, consisting of one attorney and two legal advocates, and enable Hello Neighbor to offer more legal services to more clients, while implementing its sliding fee-for-service model. This role is ideal for an attorney who wants to contribute in a meaningful way to help immigrants and refugees in western Pennsylvania to address their legal needs.
Description
Founded in 2017, Hello Neighbor is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering recently resettled refugees and immigrants through mentorship, legal services, workforce development, health and family stabilization, and community partnerships. We serve hundreds of families each month across Southwestern Pennsylvania and lead a growing national network of grassroots organizations in 36 states.
This is a full-time, exempt position based at our Pittsburgh, PA office in the Larimer neighborhood with a hybrid work schedule of 9am–5pm Monday through Friday; in-office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The successful candidate must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Position contingent on continued funding.
Reports To: Director of Family Health & Legal Services
Direct Reports: Legal coordinator, accredited representative
Key Responsibilities:
Immigration Legal Assistance (70%)
Oversee client consultations to determine if clients are eligible for federal immigration benefits.
Represent clients before the Department of Homeland Security and Executive Office for Immigration Review and Immigration Court.
Stay up to date with changes in immigration law and other immigration related developments to ensure staff members understand these changes.
Handle complex cases involving issues such as immigration law violations, removal proceedings, appeals, also working with unaccompanied minors, etc.
Research and analyze complex legal matters pertaining to own case load and that of staff under supervision, assuming responsibility and risk for outcomes of program’s client cases.
Maintain all case records and documentation mandated by Hello Neighbor and USCRI policies and procedures.
Implement Strategy, Recruit Clients, Support Growth (25%)
Implement a strategy to recruit more clients from selected immigrant groups
Contribute to financial goal of significant cost recovery through sliding scale fees
Maintain workflows that support efficient and client-centered service delivery
Contribute to the continued growth of immigration legal services in support of Hello Neighbor’s mission and KPIs
Support cross-team coordination between legal services and other programs
Identify opportunities to expand access to services while maintaining quality and equity
Supervise and support legal staff, support appropriate training and accreditation
Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture
Comply with legal, ethical, and organizational standards
Partnership & Community Engagement (5%)
Foster relationships with community partners and stakeholders
Identify key partnerships to establish pathways for incoming clients
Represent Hello Neighbor in relevant external collaborations
Qualifications
Law degree and active license to practice law required
A minimum of three years’ experience (including law school clinical experience) with immigration law and procedures
Excellent legal skills and understanding of movement lawyering principles.
Experience leading programs within nonprofit, legal services, or immigration-focused environments
Strong operational and organizational leadership skills
Commitment to immigrant and refugee communities
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on collaboration
About You
Systems thinker who enjoys building structure
Compassionate, equity-centered leadership style
Strong communicator and relationship builder
Comfortable navigating complexity and ambiguity
What We Value
Equity-centered and community-driven leadership
Curiosity, flexibility, and collaborative problem-solving
Compassionate and trauma-informed approaches
Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000
KPIs
Expanded menu of legal services
30% of program costs funded by fees by end of year
90% of clients report satisfaction with services
Employee Satisfaction & Retention
Benefits Include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance (75% employer-paid for employee and dependents)
Generous paid time off, holidays, sick and bereavement leave
Annual winter closure last week of December
10 weeks of paid parental leave
Retirement plan with employer match
Professional development support
A collaborative, values-driven work environment
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