Managing Attorney

Catholic Charities USA • Portland, OR

3d

About The Position

This team member will bring experience in proposal writing, analytical and strategic fundraising skills, and effective and interpersonal project management skills. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented development professional who is looking to advance their career by joining a supportive and results-driven team.

Requirements

• JD degree from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in any U.S. state.
• Five years experience in the practice of immigration law; humanitarian and family-based immigration law experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum of three years progressive supervisory experience of attorneys and/or DOJ accredited representatives, preferably in a nonprofit legal setting.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Satisfactory results from pre-employment criminal and civil background screening required.
• Motor vehicle records (MVR) review required as needed.

Nice To Haves

• humanitarian and family-based immigration law experience
• supervisory experience preferably in a nonprofit legal setting

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of a non-profit immigration legal services department.
• Lead, train, and mentor staff attorneys, DOJ accredited representatives, legal assistants, and support staff.
• Maintain overall responsibility for volunteers and interns within the ILS department. Includes managing the recruitment, onboarding and supervision of interns, volunteers, pro bono attorneys, and SPPE candidates.
• Supervise the casework of attorneys and DOJ accredited representatives. Conduct routine case file reviews and ensure compliance with the American Bar Association and Oregon state bar standards. Ensure all assigned services are provided in accordance with applicable state and local regulatory requirements and CCO organizational policies.
• Assign caseloads, ensuring equitable balance amongst staff. Review legal filings before submission. Oversee peer and case review processes.
• Manage and represent a small targeted caseload of complex cases (e.g., asylum, removal defense, U Visas, VAWA) before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR).
• In partnership with the Chief Operating Office, and in collaboration with the Leadership Team, develops, implements, and oversees the long-term vision, goals, and operational strategies for the department, ensuring alignment with broader organizational objectives.
• Works with the Development team to obtain critical funding for the program including government contracts, grants and private donations.
• Conduct on-going assessment of program needs; develop and implement systems for casework procedures, case load standards, tracking, and quality assurance review.
• Develop, implement, and ensure ongoing maintenance and compliance with department policies and procedures, manage programmatic budgets, and ensure adherence to grant deliverables.
• Ensure program confidentiality standards are upheld, consistent with the requirements of attorney-client privilege, including duty to report standards.
• Represent the organization in coalitions, coordinate pro bono projects, and conduct community legal education related to immigration law and policy.
• Ensure services provided by ILS are integrated with other Catholic Charities programs.
• Participate in trainings and meetings as requested.
• Adherence to Catholic Charities policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, and alternative care benefits for the employee.
• 100% employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal and 13 paid holidays.
• Retirement benefit with employer match and discretionary contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness government-sponsored education loan repayment program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree