Supervising Attorney - Esperanza Center

Catholic Charities of Baltimore•Baltimore, MD

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is seeking a Supervising Attorney for the Esperanza Center. This role involves day-to-day management of aspects of the Immigrant Legal Services (ILS) Program, including case selection, oversight of case management, assistance with grant writing and reporting, and staff supervision. The Supervising Attorney will also represent clients before various local, state, and federal administrative offices such as USCIS, EOIR (Baltimore Immigration Court), and the U.S. Department of State. The Esperanza Center is a comprehensive immigrant resource center that has been providing essential services, including free or low-cost immigration legal services, since 1963.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state, territory, or federal district court required.
Three (3) years of immigration law experience with demonstrated knowledge of immigration laws, procedures, and legal advocacy required.
Proficiency in using computer systems and software to perform job function, including but not limited to, basic Windows PC, web browsing (i.e., Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.), and Microsoft Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Experience with legal case management systems (e.g., LawLogix, INSZoom, or similar) preferred, with responsibility for maintaining accurate client records, documentation, and case-related data.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred, enabling effective communication and relationship-building with clients and community members from diverse backgrounds.
Knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel PowerPoint, Teams, and OneDrive is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises staff attorneys, paralegals, DOJ Accredited Representatives, and legal administrative assistants, providing regular coaching, performance feedback, workload oversight, and accountability to ensure high-quality legal services and staff development.
Provides legal representation on a limited caseload of immigration matters before USCIS, EOIR, DOS, ICE, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and other federal agencies, ensuring competent, ethical, and timely advocacy for low-income immigrant clients.
Conducts comprehensive legal consultations and case assessments, identifying appropriate legal strategies, managing client expectations, and ensuring accurate case evaluation and documentation.
Provides legal guidance, mentorship, and technical support to attorneys, DOJ Accredited Representatives, paralegals, administrative staff, pro bono attorneys, volunteers, and interns to promote consistency, quality, and compliance in casework.
Partners with the Managing Attorney and other Supervising Attorneys to oversee program operations, strategy, and performance, including case management oversight, process improvement, staff training, and implementation of best practices.
Monitors legal services and case outcomes, ensuring compliance with legal, ethical, funding, and agency requirements while maintaining high standards of client service.
Plans and participates in community outreach, legal education, and Know Your Rights presentations, expanding community awareness and access to immigration legal services.
Represents Catholic Charities at community, professional, and stakeholder meetings, fostering collaborative partnerships and advancing program goals and visibility.
Maintains strong relationships with funders, community partners, and stakeholders, responding to requests in a timely manner and supporting program accountability and sustainability.
Tracks case statistics, outcomes, and success stories, ensuring accurate data collection, reporting, and communication to support program evaluation, funding requirements, and organizational goals.
Maintains program records and prepares reports, ensuring information is accurate, complete, timely, and available for management decision-making and compliance purposes.
Assists with grant proposals and reporting activities, providing accurate program data, narrative content, and outcome information to support funding and program sustainability.
Ensures services, policies, and procedures align with program and agency standards, communicating expectations to staff and monitoring compliance with established requirements.
Responsible for managing and directing the work of others, including, but not limited to, conducting performance reviews, ensuring accountability and effective team performance.
Performs other duties as assigned.