Supervising Attorney, (1547) Bilingual

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington is seeking a Supervising Attorney to provide legal advice and representation in immigration matters. The role includes supervising 2-4 staff, mentoring volunteers, and overseeing case work from intake to court filings.

The position emphasizes leadership, outreach, collaboration with community partners, and contribution to program goals. A law degree and DC/US bar admission are required, with at least five years in immigration law.

Qualifications

• Law degree and bar admission in a U.S. state or DC.
• Completion of required Continuing Legal Education.
• Five years of immigration law experience as an attorney.
• Experience supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients seeking legal assistance and explain options under current laws.
• Provide ongoing legal representation from intake to petitions and filings.
• Screen for navigator services and refer to community navigators as needed.
• Conduct community outreach and organize workshops on legal issues.
• Liaise between the program and community partners.
• Supervise staff and volunteers; evaluate performance and implement policy changes.
• Lead weekly/bi-weekly case rounds with staff.
• Assist Director in organizing ILS staff meetings.
• Refer cases to the Pro Bono Team and mentor pro bono attorneys.
• Ensure timely external and internal program reporting; assist in grant writing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual (EN + ES/FR)

Management & supervision

Computer skills

Education

J.D.

State/DC bar admission

Job description

Description

At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 45 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our "promote from within" culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities.

Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures.

Job Summary

The Supervising Attorney provides legal advice and representation in accord with the best practice of the profession. The position supervises and provides mentorship to assigned staff and volunteers.

Supervisory Responsibility

Provides administrative supervision of 2-4 staff members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interview individuals seeking legal assistance and advise the client as to possible options through proper interpretation of current laws.
• Provide ongoing legal representation to the client commencing with the initial intake interview, drafting of documents, correspondence and client applications/petitions.
• Screen for need for navigator services. Refer individuals to Newcomer Network navigators as appropriate when additional resources or case management services are needed.
• Conduct outreach activities in the community with respect to legal issues; Organize and run community workshops.
• Serve as liaison between the program and community partners.
• Supervise and provide mentorship to assigned staff and volunteers: Conduct performance evaluation and annual case review; assist in the implementation of program changes; communicate policies and procedures; and facilitate team dynamics.
• Conduct weekly/bi-weekly case rounds with assigned staff.
• Assist the Director in organizing and running ILS staff meetings.
• Assess and refer cases to the Pro Bono Team, as appropriate, and provide mentorship to pro bono attorneys as needed.
• Ensure timely submission of external and internal program reports. Assist the Director in grant writing as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Law Degree (J.D.).
• Admission to the practice of law in any state and/or Washington, DC.
• This position will require completion of Continuing Legal Education, in addition to all licensing requirements for the jurisdiction, where the attorney is licensed to practice.
• Five (5) years’ experience in immigration law as an attorney.
• Experience in supervising staff.

Skills and Competencies

• Bilingual (English and Spanish or French). Verbal and written communication skills.
• Skill in management and supervision
• Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.

Benefits Package

• Robust Professional development and training opportunities
• Medical, prescriptions, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short Term/ Long Term disability
• Group Life Insurance and AD&D
• Other Volunteer Insurance Benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation, sick and personal leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Parenting leave
• Pet’s Insurance

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM