Pro Bono Mentor

Job overview

The Pro Bono Mentor works onsite, based in the Florence Project’s Tucson, AZ office or Central Phoenix office, with regular travel to detention facilities and courts in Eloy, Florence, Phoenix, and Tucson. Salary is $77,875.20–$103,245.57 annually, based on relevant experience and the organization’s wage scale. The Florence Project provides legal and social services to detained immigrants and supports changes in immigration law and policy. The role combines direct representation in immigration proceedings with substantial mentoring and support for pro bono attorneys handling Adult Program cases. It helps expand legal representation and strengthen case support through referrals, guidance, advocacy, and coordination with community and government partners.

What you'll do

• Maintain active cases
• identify cases for pro bono placement
• review referrals and conduct intakes of detained adults
• prepare case referrals
• mentor pro bono attorneys and law firms
• monitor cases and legal developments
• host attorney office hours
• provide discretionary technical assistance
• develop templates and resources
• track outcomes and conduct case audits
• maintain relationships with legal, government, and community partners
• support outreach, training, reporting, and administrative work. Other program assignments may occur as organizational needs evolve.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

pro bono mentor

immigration law

adult legal program

pro bono attorney mentorship

removal proceedings

detained immigrants

tucson az

phoenix az

florence project

j.d. required

state bar admission

spanish required

travel required

$77,875.20–$103,245.57/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• short-term disability
• group life insurance eligibility
• retirement plan
• vacation, sick, and personal time
• paid sabbatical after three years
• bereavement leave
• 15 paid holidays
• parental leave
• mileage reimbursement
• relocation assistance for some positions.

Why this role

J.D. and admission to any state bar required; 2+ years representing immigrants in removal proceedings; Spanish fluency or advanced proficiency required; travel required. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement, paid leave, holidays, parental leave, mileage reimbursement, and possible relocation assistance for some positions.

About the employer

Florence Project is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.