Supervising Attorney, (1547) Bilingual

Catholic Charities

Gaithersburg (MD)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Robust professional development

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D

Volunteer insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid vacation, sick and personal leave

11 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Parenting leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington seeks a Supervising Attorney to provide legal advice and representation in immigration matters, and to mentor staff and volunteers. You will oversee 2-4 staff, coordinate with community partners, and ensure high-quality legal services.

The role requires a JD with state/DC admission, 5 years in immigration law, and supervisory experience. A commitment to professional development and a collaborative team culture is essential.

Qualifications

J.D. degree and bar admission in the US (DC/MD preferred).
Active license to practice in any state and/or DC.
Continued Legal Education requirements must be completed.
Minimum five years of immigration law experience as an attorney.
Experience supervising staff.

Responsibilities

Interview clients seeking legal assistance and advise options per current laws.
Provide ongoing representation from intake through documents and petitions.
Screen for navigator services and refer to Newcomer Network navigators as needed.
Conduct community outreach and run workshops on legal issues.
Serve as liaison between the program and community partners.
Supervise assigned staff and volunteers; conduct evaluations and implement changes.
Lead weekly case rounds with staff.
Assist the Director in organizing ILS staff meetings.
Refer cases to the Pro Bono Team and mentor pro bono attorneys.
Ensure timely submission of program reports and assist in grant writing.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES or EN/FR

Management & supervision

Computer skills

Education

J.D. degree

Admission to practice in any state/DC

CLE/compliance requirements

5+ years immigration law experience

Staff supervision experience

Job description

Description

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:

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: