Hybrid Immigration Staff Attorney — VAWA & Asylum

Catholic Charities of Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Vacation/sick/holiday pay

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Advancement

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Esperanza Center seeks an Immigration Staff Attorney to provide legal counsel to low-income immigrants, handling cases funded by VAWA and representing clients before USCIS, courts, and DHS. The role includes supervising students and pro bono attorneys, performing legal research, coordinating intake, and contributing to program reporting.

This is a one-year grant-funded position with potential continuation.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and bar admission in at least one U.S. state or DC.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume caseload across immigration matters, including asylum and VAWA petitions.
• Provide legal representation before USCIS, courts, and other bodies.
• Mentor law students, volunteers, and pro bono attorneys assigned to cases.
• Conduct intake interviews and assess clients' eligibility and needs.
• Prepare legal research, memoranda, and accurate case files.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Discretion and confidentiality

Computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Esperanza Center seeks an Immigration Staff Attorney to provide legal counsel to low-income immigrants, handling cases funded by VAWA and representing clients before USCIS, courts, and DHS. The role includes supervising students and pro bono attorneys, performing legal research, coordinating intake, and contributing to program reporting.

This is a one-year grant-funded position with potential continuation.