Supervising Attorney, (1547) Bilingual

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington•Gaithersburg, MD

4d•$90,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Supervising Attorney provides legal advice and representation in accordance with professional best practices. The position supervises and mentors assigned staff and volunteers, with administrative supervision of 2–4 staff members. The attorney interviews people seeking legal assistance, advises them on options under current law, and provides ongoing representation from intake through document drafting and preparation of correspondence and client applications or petitions. The role also screens for navigator services and refers clients to Newcomer Network navigators when additional resources or case management are needed. The position conducts community outreach and workshops, serves as a liaison with community partners, and supports program operations through staff case rounds, meetings, reports, case referrals to the Pro Bono Team, and assistance with grant writing. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.).
Admission to the practice of law in any state and/or Washington, DC.
Completion of Continuing Legal Education and all licensing requirements for the jurisdiction where the attorney is licensed to practice.
Five years of experience as an attorney in immigration law.
Experience supervising staff.
Bilingual in English and Spanish or French.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Management and supervision skills.
Computer skills, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.

Responsibilities

Interview individuals seeking legal assistance and advise clients about possible options through proper interpretation of current laws.
Provide ongoing legal representation from the initial intake interview, including drafting documents, correspondence, and client applications or petitions.
Screen clients for navigator services and refer them to Newcomer Network navigators when additional resources or case management are needed.
Conduct community outreach on legal issues and organize and run community workshops.
Serve as liaison between the program and community partners.
Supervise and mentor assigned staff and volunteers, including conducting performance evaluations and annual case reviews, assisting with program changes, communicating policies and procedures, and facilitating team dynamics.
Conduct weekly or 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 mentor pro bono attorneys as needed.
Ensure timely submission of external and internal program reports.
Assist the Director with grant writing as needed.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.