Immigration Legal Services Managing Attorney, Pro Bono and Strategic Partnerships

If you are passionate about transforming communities with a mission-driven organization, then we have the opportunity for you! Reporting to the Director for Legal Affairs, the Immigration Legal Services Manager, Pro Bono Project and Strategic Partnerships will lead the development and implementation of a sustainable pro bono strategy that expands Global Refuge's capacity to provide high-quality immigration legal services to low-income refugees, immigrants, and individuals seeking protection in the United States. The Manager will oversee the systems, partnerships, staffing, volunteer engagement, and performance measures necessary to ensure that pro bono resources are effectively aligned with client and program needs. The Immigration Legal Services Manager, Pro Bono Project and Strategic Partnerships is a management-level position responsible for the strategy, development, and operations of Global Refuge's pro bono legal services function and its strategic partnerships with law firms, corporations, bar associations, law schools, community organizations, and other stakeholders. The Manager will serve as a key member of the Immigration Legal Services leadership team and will work closely with the Director for Legal Affairs, Managing Attorneys, and other Global Refuge teams to identify opportunities for strategic growth, strengthen external partnerships, and integrate pro bono capacity into the broader legal services strategy. The Manager will supervise pro bono program staff and delegate day-to-day coordination activities while maintaining responsibility for program strategy, quality, performance, partner relationships, and outcomes. The position will also contribute to technical assistance, training, and professional development for pro bono attorneys and partners, with an emphasis on client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive legal services. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Baltimore, MD, with regular work at Global Refuge offices, field offices, community partner locations, and external partner sites as needed. Responsibilities/Duties Program Leadership and Strategy - Lead the overall strategy, development, and continuous improvement of Global Refuge's pro bono legal services program in alignment with the organization's legal services priorities and strategic goals. - Develop and implement annual and multi-year goals for pro bono capacity, volunteer engagement, case placement, strategic partnerships, client outcomes, and program growth. - Establish systems, policies, workflows, and performance measures that support a high-quality, sustainable, and scalable pro bono function. - Identify opportunities to expand pro bono capacity into emerging areas of legal need and strategically align volunteer resources with client and program priorities. - Monitor program performance, identify trends and operational challenges, and recommend adjustments to strengthen program effectiveness and sustainability. - Collaborate with the Director for Legal Affairs and Managing Attorneys to integrate pro bono services into broader GR ILS program planning, service delivery, and growth strategies. Strategic Partnerships and External Engagement - Lead the development and stewardship of strategic partnerships that expand Global Refuge's legal services capacity and advance the organization's mission. - Develop and maintain senior-level relationships with law firms, corporate legal departments, bar associations, law schools, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and other strategic partners. - Develop partnership strategies that move beyond individual case referrals to create sustained institutional engagement, including firm-wide pro bono commitments, volunteer pipelines, training partnerships, and other capacity-building opportunities. - Represent Global Refuge in professional networks, coalitions, conferences, and partner meetin s and serve as a key organizational ambassador for the Immigration Legal Services program. - Assess prospective partnerships and make recommendations regarding opportunities that align with Global Refuge's legal services priorities, organizational capacity, and client needs. - Steward existing relationships through regular communication, performance monitoring, recognition, and opportunities for deeper engagement. - Collaborate with Global Refuge's development, mobilization, communications, and program teams to maximize the impact of strategic partnerships. Pro Bono Program Management Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, engagement, retention, and deployment of pro bono attorneys and other volunteers through a coordinated and strategic volunteer-management system. Supervise Pro Bono Coordination staff and delegate day-to-day volunteer and case coordination activities while maintaining accountability for program performance and service quality. Establish and monitor systems for identifying, screening, assigning, and tracking cases referred to pro bono attorneys. Ensure that cases are appropriately matched with volunteer capacity, expertise, client needs, and legal deadlines. Oversee systems for monitoring case status, deadlines, outcomes, and volunteer engagement. Ensure that databases and program records accurately capture volunteer activity, case placement, client outcomes, and other