Deputy Legal Director: Immigrant Rights & Impact Litigation

Baltimore County Bar Association; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with 2% match

Paid time off

Sick leave and personal leave

Paid holidays (16)

Professional development reimbursement

EAP

Mileage reimbursements

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

We Are CASA’s Deputy Legal Director will join a national nonprofit protecting immigrant communities through litigation, advocacy, and direct legal services. You’ll oversee a diverse legal team and collaborate with organizing and advocacy to advance social justice campaigns.

The role requires a JD with 5+ years of experience, Maryland bar admission, and a commitment to racial justice principles. Hybrid work arrangement across Maryland centers is available.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) with a minimum of 5 years legal experience (litigation experience preferred)
• Admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Maryland strongly preferred; D.C., Virginia, Pennsylvania, or Georgia preferred)
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License and a reliable vehicle

Responsibilities

• Oversee and mentor the work of supervising attorneys, staff attorneys, pro bono attorneys, paralegals and legal assistants working in direct services, litigation, and movement-oriented campaigns in the areas of immigration, employment, housing and civil rights
• Strategize on, develop, and implement goals, structures, and parameters for We Are CASA’s impact litigation efforts
• Lead cases independently, or co-counsel with supervising attorneys, staff attorneys and external attorney partners as necessary
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with external partners, including pro bono attorneys and litigation partners
• In conjunction with We Are CASA’s Community Organizing and Advocacy departments, oversee the development and implementation of social justice campaigns including policy analysis
• In coordination with the Legal Director, provide oversight and management of significant aspects of the legal department
• Serve as a member of the Legal Managers Team, participating in decision-making for the department and on behalf of the Legal Director
• Represent We Are CASA in local, regional, and national spaces, such as in coalitions, on the media, and at public events
• Participate actively in departmental and organizational planning processes, including developing and executing individual workplans and professional development plans for all staff, evaluating and providing timely feedback on plans as the year progresses
• Conduct program and personnel evaluations for the Legal Department as required
• In collaboration with Legal Director, supervising attorneys, and the Development and Finance Departments, prepare reports to funders and other stakeholders
• Assist with fundraising to grow and maintain the Legal Department and We Are CASA organizationally
• Support the development and expansion of We Are CASA’s membership base
• Facilitate the connection of new We Are CASA members with the Community Organizing Department and other We Are CASA services
• Monitor the proper collection of data among team members and regularly analyze metrics and progress towards key result measures. Utilize data to inform program enhancements to better meet evolving community needs and improve program performance.
• Other duties as assigned by the Legal Director

Skills

Bilingual/multilingual

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Experience supervising staff

Experience with legal advocacy/public沟

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

We Are CASA’s Deputy Legal Director will join a national nonprofit protecting immigrant communities through litigation, advocacy, and direct legal services. You’ll oversee a diverse legal team and collaborate with organizing and advocacy to advance social justice campaigns.

The role requires a JD with 5+ years of experience, Maryland bar admission, and a commitment to racial justice principles. Hybrid work arrangement across Maryland centers is available.