Immigration Attorney - Bilingual Client Advocate

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescriptions, dental and vis

Retirement savings plan with company

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Holiday pay

Employee referral bonus

Parenting leave

Pet insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington seeks an Attorney to provide legal advice and representation in immigration matters. The role supports the Director of Immigration Legal Services and collaborates with social work to refer clients for holistic services.

The attorney will handle intake interviews, draft documents, provide ongoing representation, supervise interns, and ensure timely reporting, with a focus on serving diverse communities in the DC area.

Qualifications

• Law degree (J.D.) required.
• Active license to practice law in any state and/or Washington, DC; Maryland Bar preferred.
• Minimum one year of immigration law experience.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Interview individuals seeking legal assistance and advise options.
• Provide ongoing legal representation from intake to petitions and filings.
• Refer clients to case managers for holistic services.
• Conduct community outreach on legal issues.
• Supervise interns/volunteers.
• Ensure timely submission of external and internal program reports.
• Serve as liaison between the program and community partners.
• Complete Continuing Legal Education and licensing requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Communication skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills across cultures

Education

J.D.

Maryland/DC Bar admission preferred

Immigration law experience

Job description

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington seeks an Attorney to provide legal advice and representation in immigration matters. The role supports the Director of Immigration Legal Services and collaborates with social work to refer clients for holistic services.

The attorney will handle intake interviews, draft documents, provide ongoing representation, supervise interns, and ensure timely reporting, with a focus on serving diverse communities in the DC area.