Immigration Attorney - Hybrid, Trauma-Informed Legal Aid

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 Attorney to provide counsel and representation to low-income immigrants before federal immigration courts, Maryland state courts, and DHS. The role includes supervision of law students, volunteers, and pro bono attorneys, and handling a wide range of immigration matters in a hybrid schedule.

The position is a one-year grant-funded role with potential renewal. 3+ days in office weekly; English required, Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one State or a Federal District Court.
• Knowledge of immigration law.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel and representation to low-income immigrants before federal immigration courts, Maryland state courts and the Department of Homeland Security regarding a wide range of immigration matters.
• Assist and supervise law students, volunteers, and pro-bono attorneys.
• Manage high-volume case load concerning various immigration matters including asylum, special immigrant juvenile status, family-based petitions and visas, non-immigrant visa processing, TPS, NACARA, adjustment of status, naturalization, hardship waivers, Cancellation of Removal, U- and T-Visas, and other motions and legal memoranda.
• Assist with the intake process and provide telephonic and in-person interviews and consultations to prospective clients.
• Provide representation in custody and guardianship proceedings in Maryland Circuit Court, through a Maryland license or admission under Rule 15; in CIS interviews before the Baltimore District Office and the Asylum Office in Arlington, SVA; and in federal immigration court and other administrative bodies on immigration matters.
• Performs legal research on AILA publications, the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), Title 8 of CFR (8 C.F.R.), and other related sources.
• Assists with community outreach and education, group presentations and workshops, and represents the agency at community and professional functions.
• Assists with program communications and grant reports by tracking case statistics and outcomes.
• Support periodic fundraising campaigns and events, attend program and Center-wide retreats, meetings and events and promote The Esperanza Center.
• Recruit, train and mentor pro bono attorneys to co-counsel on ILS and referred cases.
• Perform case-related administrative duties, including maintaining accurate, complete and confidential case files.

Skills

English

Immigration law knowledge

Spanish (preferred)

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Licensed to practice law in at least one State or Federal District Court

Job description

Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Esperanza Center, seeks an Immigration Attorney to provide counsel and representation to low-income immigrants before federal immigration courts, Maryland state courts, and DHS. The role includes supervision of law students, volunteers, and pro bono attorneys, and handling a wide range of immigration matters in a hybrid schedule.

The position is a one-year grant-funded role with potential renewal. 3+ days in office weekly; English required, Spanish preferred.