Bilingual Immigration Law Supervising Attorney

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington is seeking a Supervising Attorney to provide legal advice and representation in immigration matters. The role includes supervising 2-4 staff, mentoring volunteers, and overseeing case work from intake to court filings.

The position emphasizes leadership, outreach, collaboration with community partners, and contribution to program goals. A law degree and DC/US bar admission are required, with at least five years in immigration law.

Qualifications

• Law degree and bar admission in a U.S. state or DC.
• Completion of required Continuing Legal Education.
• Five years of immigration law experience as an attorney.
• Experience supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients seeking legal assistance and explain options under current laws.
• Provide ongoing legal representation from intake to petitions and filings.
• Screen for navigator services and refer to community navigators as needed.
• Conduct community outreach and organize workshops on legal issues.
• Liaise between the program and community partners.
• Supervise staff and volunteers; evaluate performance and implement policy changes.
• Lead weekly/bi-weekly case rounds with staff.
• Assist Director in organizing ILS staff meetings.
• Refer cases to the Pro Bono Team and mentor pro bono attorneys.
• Ensure timely external and internal program reporting; assist in grant writing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual (EN + ES/FR)

Management & supervision

Computer skills

Education

J.D.

State/DC bar admission

Job description

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington is seeking a Supervising Attorney to provide legal advice and representation in immigration matters. The role includes supervising 2-4 staff, mentoring volunteers, and overseeing case work from intake to court filings.

The position emphasizes leadership, outreach, collaboration with community partners, and contribution to program goals. A law degree and DC/US bar admission are required, with at least five years in immigration law.