Attorney, Bi-lingual (English and Spanish), (1547)

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington

Silver Spring (MD)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Parenting leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington is seeking an Immigration Attorney to provide legal advice and representation to clients, collaborating with the Director of Immigration Legal Services and volunteers. The role integrates with social work teams to connect clients with holistic services.

Requirements include a J.D., Maryland/DC bar admission (Maryland Bar preferred), at least one year in immigration law, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

J.D. required for admission to practice law.
Admission to MD and/or DC Bar preferred.
At least 1 year of immigration law experience.
Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

Interview individuals seeking immigration legal assistance and advise options under current laws.
Provide ongoing legal representation from intake through documents and petitions.
Refer clients to agency case managers for holistic services.
Supervise interns/volunteers and support licensure requirements.
Ensure timely submission of internal and external program reports.
Liaise with community partners and conduct outreach on legal issues.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Public speaking

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission in MD/DC

1 year immigration law experience

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Description

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our "promote from within" culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities.

Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures.

JOB SUMMARY

The Attorney provides legal advice and representation in accord with the best practice of the profession. The position assists the Director of Immigration Legal Services with all internal and external reporting and with the supervision of assigned interns/volunteers. The position works collaboratively with social work case managers to ensure clients are referred for holistic services as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Interview individuals seeking legal assistance and advise the client regarding possible options through proper interpretation of current laws.
Refer individuals to agency case managers as appropriate and needed for the provision of holistic services.
Provide ongoing legal representation to the client commencing with the initial intake interview, drafting of documents, correspondence and client applications/petitions.
Conduct outreach activities in the community related to legal issues.
Assist with the supervision of assigned interns/volunteers.
Ensure the timely submission of all external and internal program reports.
Serve as liaison between the program and community partners.
Complete Continuing Legal Education, in addition to any and all licensing requirements for the Jurisdiction where the attorney is licensed to practice.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Law Degree (J.D.).
Admission to the practice of law in any state and/or Washington, DC (Maryland Bar Preferred).
One-year experience in immigration law.
Driving is required. Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES

Bilingual (English and Spanish). Verbal and written communication skills.
Public speaking skills in English and Spanish.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally at all levels and across diverse cultures.

Benefits Package