Employment
ILAP is committed to having a respectful, collaborative, and equitable work environment, with equal opportunity for all employees. We hire candidates based on qualifications and comply with all federal and state equal employment laws.
We encourage applications from individuals with lived immigrant experience, as well as those from other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups. We believe in building an organization that is reflective of the communities that we serve and is diverse in work background, experience, education, race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, or sensory, mental, and physical abilities.
Our Interview & hiring Process
Qualified candidates offered to take part in the hiring process will begin with an initial interview with 3-4 ILAP staff members. Finalists will be invited to a second-round interview with the initial interview team and 2-3 additional staff members.
ILAP will then check references before extending a written offer of employment to the selected candidate, which will detail salary, benefits, and other important information.
We are committed to notifying applicants who are not selected in a timely manner throughout the process.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
Human Resources Director
The Human Resources Director is responsible for the development and smooth functioning of ILAP’s human resources administration. This involves reviewing, developing, and implementing the organization’s policies, procedures, and initiatives, and ensuring that they are equitable, effective, efficient, and in compliance with professional standards and legal requirements. This position is also responsible for supporting ILAP supervisors and staff in building and retaining a resilient and equitable work environment that promotes staff wellbeing and collaboration.
For 2026, ILAP’s base salary for this position ranges from $89,116 - $99,725. Placement on our salary scale is based on multiple factors including job classification and years of relevant experience. Employees may also receive additional compensation based on language proficiency in one or more relevant client languages.
TO APPLY: Please send your application (cover letter & resume) to hr@ilapmaine.org with the subject line "HR Director". Review of applications will begin on September 10, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney, Detention Project
The Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney, Detention Project provides direct representation to Maine residents detained by U.S. immigration officials and residents of other states being detained in Maine. The Attorney’s primary focus will be representing detained clients in custody and bond proceedings before the Immigration Court and, when appropriate, pursuing related litigation in federal court. The Attorney will also contribute to detention-related intake, case assessment, training, and team support, and may provide limited removal defense representation.
For 2026, ILAP’s base salary for this position ranges from $74,263 - $89,116. Placement on our salary scale is based on multiple factors including job classification and years of relevant experience. Employees may also receive additional compensation based on language proficiency in one or more relevant client languages.
TO APPLY: Please send your application (cover letter & resume) to hr@ilapmaine.org with the subject line "Detention Attorney". Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with priority given to those received before September 30, 2026.
Legal Assistant, Detention Project (Two-Year Fellowship)
The Legal Assistant, Detention Project supports ILAP’s work to expand access to legal services for individuals impacted by immigration detention. The Legal Assistant’s primary responsibilities involve reviewing and screening requests for legal assistance concerning Maine residents detained by U.S. immigration authorities, as well as individuals from other states detained in Maine.
This position plays a central role in ILAP’s growing detention response work by helping connect detained individuals with legal services, supporting detained clients and legal staff, and helping ILAP monitor and respond to immigration enforcement trends affecting Maine communities. The position is a two-year, fixed-term fellowship. Because the work is responsive to evolving immigration enforcement practices and community needs, responsibilities may change over time.
ILAP’s base salary for this position ranges from $53,045 - $57,289. Placement on our salary scale is based on multiple factors including job classification and years of relevant experience. Employees may also receive additional compensation based on language proficiency in one or more relevant client languages.
TO APPLY: Please send your application (cover letter & resume) to hr@ilapmaine.org with the subject line "Detention Legal Assistant". Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with priority given to those received before September 30, 2026.
employee Benefits
Employees may receive additional compensation based on language proficiency in one or more relevant client languages, supervision responsibilities, and membership on ILAP's Equity Committee.
ILAP offers a generous full-time employee benefits package. Current benefits include:
Fully paid individual health and dental insurance coverage and significant coverage for dependents' health insurance;
Vacation (20 days), holidays (13.5), sick days (12), and personal days (4);
Paid parental leave and a paid family and medical leave policy;
Paid sabbatical after each 5 years of employment;
Employer retirement contributions;
Health savings plan;
Employer paid premium for long term disability and life insurance;
Individual and staff-wide professional development opportunities; and
Alternative Work Arrangement (eligible after 90-day onboarding).
Reduced Hours Fridays