About the role

Habeas Project Coordinator at NMILC coordinating immigration relief for detained individuals. Ensure efficient case management, documentation, and collaboration with pro bono legal partners.

Responsibilities

Review and process referrals from partner organizations; obtain additional information and help assess viable habeas cases for the NM Habeas Project.
Collect, organize, and maintain materials such as templates, training guides, sample filings, and practice advisories related to habeas petitions.
Maintain organized and up-to-date records of referrals, case assignments, and pro bono attorney placements.
Assist with recruiting, training, and retaining pro bono attorneys for the Habeas Project.
Assign habeas cases to pro bono attorneys, monitor case progress, and maintain communication throughout the case’s duration.
Increase capacity for conducting both remote and in-person intakes for detained individuals, including coordination of cases suitable for pro bono representation.
Strengthen referral networks by coordinating case referrals with other organizations (e.g., Immigrant Justice Corps, ACLU-NM).
Provide administrative and logistical support to NMILC staff attorneys representing detained clients.
Participate in rapid-response and community legal clinics during times of increased enforcement activity, offering Know Your Rights (KYR) information and orientation for families of detained individuals.
Maintain knowledge of relevant immigration and post-conviction procedures; support continuous improvement of project systems and training materials.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field (e.g., political science, criminal justice, social work, or legal studies).
Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-oriented environment.
Experience working with diverse communities, including immigrants or detained populations, preferred.
Prior experience coordinating pro bono or volunteer programs is a plus.
Commitment to social justice, immigrant rights, and collaborative teamwork.
Fluency in Spanish preferred but not required.
Willingness to pursue DOJ accreditation if program needs require it.

Health Insurance: 100% of individual employee premium paid (base plan); 50% for dependents. Buy-up plan available.
Retirement: Access to 401K plan with discretionary employer match up to 10% of base salary (based on annual funding projections).
Flexible Spending Account: Optional for medical/dependent care costs.
Work/Life Balance: Flexible schedule and hybrid remote work options. 15 paid vacation days (3 weeks) annually. 1 earned sick leave hour per 30 hours worked. Company-paid federal holidays plus 2 weeks winter break, 1 week spring break, 1 week summer break, and additional days aligned with local public-school schedules.