Supervising Immigration Trial Attorney

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington seeks a Supervising Immigration Trial Attorney to lead a team of lawyers, staff, and students. You will handle a personal caseload while guiding the team, managing contracts, and expanding access to representation for unaccompanied minors and other immigrants.

The role blends senior legal practice with program leadership, requiring strong advocacy, mentorship, and collaboration with partners to advance trauma-informed, rights-based immigration

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction at time of hire.
• Minimum three years of experience in immigration law with demonstrated court experience.
• Experience supervising or mentoring attorneys, law students, or legal staff.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a full caseload while carrying supervisory and program responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a high-volume legal environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to serving immigrant and refugee populations.

Responsibilities

• Carry an active caseload representing unaccompanied minors and other immigrants in removal proceedings before EOIR, USCIS, and BIA.
• Prepare and file applications for relief including asylum, SIJS, VAWA, U visa, T visa, and other humanitarian protections.
• Draft and file motions, briefs, declarations, and supporting legal documentation; appear at hearings.
• Maintain accurate and complete case files in compliance with EOIR requirements and deadlines.
• Supervise and support a team of attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, law students, and volunteers; provide mentorship and training.
• Recruit, onboard, and train pro bono attorneys and law student volunteers; expand access to representation.
• Monitor contract deliverables and ensure program compliance; collaborate on budgeting and reporting.
• Track client outcomes and prepare required program reports.
• Conduct community legal education presentations and outreach.
• Coordinate with case managers and partner organizations to support trauma-informed care.
• Participate in staff meetings and policy development; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Team supervision

Deadline management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Position Title: Supervising Immigration Trial Attorney

Reports to: Immigration Program Manager

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Status: Full-time

Tier: 9

Date Written or Last Revised: October 2026

Position Summary

As the Supervising Immigration Trial Attorney, you will lead a team of attorneys, legal staff, and law students providing high-quality legal representation to unaccompanied minors and other immigrants and migrants in removal proceedings. You will carry your own active caseload while supervising the legal team, managing contract deliverables, and building capacity within the pro bono legal community to expand access to representation. This role sits at the intersection of senior legal practice and program leadership - it is built for an experienced immigration litigator who is ready to take on both the complexity of high-stakes cases and the responsibility of guiding a mission-driven legal team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Carry an active caseload representing unaccompanied minors and other immigrants and migrants in removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
2. Prepare and file applications for relief including asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), VAWA, U visa, T visa, and other forms of humanitarian protection.
3. Draft and file motions, briefs, declarations, and supporting legal documentation; appear at master calendar hearings, individual merits hearings, and all other required proceedings.
4. Maintain accurate and complete case files in compliance with EOIR requirements and all applicable regulations, and meet all filing deadlines.
5. Supervise and support a team of attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, law students, and volunteers; provide ongoing mentorship, training, and performance feedback to build individual and team capacity.
6. Recruit, onboard, and train pro bono attorneys and law student volunteers; cultivate relationships within the legal community to expand access to representation for clients who would otherwise go unrepresented.
7. Monitor contract deliverables and ensure program compliance with grant and cooperative agreement requirements; collaborate with finance and compliance teams on documentation, reporting, and budget oversight.
8. Track client outcomes and case data; prepare and submit required program reports accurately and on time.
9. Conduct community legal education presentations and outreach to increase awareness of immigration legal rights and available services.
10. Coordinate with case managers, social service providers, and partner organizations to support holistic, trauma-informed care for clients.
11. Participate in staff meetings, program planning, and contribute to the development and refinement of team policies, procedures, and best practices.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

1. This position works primarily in an office environment, with regular appearances at immigration court, USCIS offices, and other legal or administrative venues. Local travel is required; occasional travel for conferences or training may occur. The role involves extended periods of sitting, computer work, and document review, as well as periods of standing and speaking during hearings and presentations.
2. This position operates at the intersection of high-stakes legal practice and team leadership in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. The work involves representing clients in complex immigration proceedings, many of whom have experienced trauma, persecution, and significant instability. Staff in this role must exercise sound independent legal judgment, manage competing deadlines across a full caseload and supervisory responsibilities, and maintain composure and professionalism in high-pressure situations. The ability to lead and support a team while remaining an effective practitioner is essential.
3. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications

1. Required Qualifications
   1. Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
   2. Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, required at time of hire.
   3. Minimum three years of experience in immigration law, with demonstrated experience in immigration court proceedings.
   4. Experience supervising or mentoring attorneys, law students, or legal staff.
   5. Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
   6. Ability to manage a full caseload while carrying supervisory and program responsibilities.
   7. Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a high-volume legal environment.
   8. Demonstrated commitment to serving immigrant and refugee populations.
2. Preferred Qualifications
   1. Experience with unaccompanied minor representation or other youth-focused immigration practice.
   2. Experience managing grant-funded programs or working within nonprofit contract compliance frameworks.
   3. Intermediate Spanish proficiency (able to read and write work-related documents, participate in meetings, and communicate with clients or coworkers).

Additional Requirements

1. Must pass a national BCI/FBI background check.
2. Must maintain a valid Utah driver's license and meet CCS vehicle safety standards.
3. Must maintain current automobile insurance with minimum liability coverage of $50,000 per person and $100,000 per incident.
4. This is a full-time, exempt position scheduled to work 40 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

DISCLAIMER: This job description outlines the general nature and level of work expected for this position and is not intended to include every duty or responsibility. CCS reserves the right to modify or assign additional responsibilities as needed.

CCS is an equal opportunity employer.