Managing Attorney, Immigration Services Leader

Catholic Charities USA; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Free parking

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Oregon seeks an experienced development and immigration law program leader to manage the daily operations of its immigration legal services department and supervise staff attorneys, DOJ-accredited representatives, legal assistants, and volunteers.

You will work with the Leadership Team to align department goals with organizational objectives, oversee casework, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with the Development team to secure funding through grants and contracts

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in any U.S. state.
• Five years of immigration law experience; humanitarian/family-based immigration preferred.
• Three years of progressive supervisory experience, ideally in a nonprofit setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the nonprofit immigration legal services department.
• Lead, train, and mentor staff attorneys, DOJ accredited representatives, and staff.
• Oversee volunteers, interns, pro bono attorneys, and SPPE candidates recruitment and supervision.
• Supervise casework, review filings, ensure ABA and Oregon bar compliance, and legal standards.
• Assign caseloads equitably; supervise peer and case reviews; handle complex cases.
• Partner with leadership to set long-term vision and align with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with Development to secure government contracts, grants, and private funding.
• Develop procedures for casework, load standards, tracking, and QA.
• Ensure confidentiality and adherence to attorney-client privilege; policy compliance.

Skills

Immigration law

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Catholic Charities of Oregon seeks an experienced development and immigration law program leader to manage the daily operations of its immigration legal services department and supervise staff attorneys, DOJ-accredited representatives, legal assistants, and volunteers.

You will work with the Leadership Team to align department goals with organizational objectives, oversee casework, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with the Development team to secure funding through grants and contracts