Supervising Attorney, (1547) Bilingual

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington•Gaithersburg, MD

About The Position

The Supervising Attorney provides legal advice and representation in accordance with professional best practices. The role supervises and mentors assigned staff and volunteers and provides administrative supervision to 2–4 staff members. At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, the position supports the organization’s legal services and broader work helping individuals and families through programs across the District and five surrounding counties. The attorney interviews people seeking legal assistance, advises clients on options under current law, and provides ongoing representation from intake through document drafting, correspondence, and client applications or petitions. The role also conducts community outreach and workshops, connects clients with appropriate navigator services, and serves as a liaison with community partners. The position supports program operations through staff supervision, case rounds, reporting, grant writing, and coordination with the Director.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.).
Admission to practice law in any state and/or Washington, DC.
Completion of continuing legal education and compliance with licensing requirements in the jurisdiction where 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 on possible options through proper interpretation of current laws.
Provide ongoing legal representation from the initial intake interview, including drafting documents and correspondence and preparing 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 regarding 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, helping implement 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 cases for referral to the Pro Bono Team 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.