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ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees mental health social work employment and adult education legal and financial services health care food assistance shelter and housing developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our promote from within culture. We offer professional development a comprehensive benefits package a hybrid work model with both remote and inoffice work and a passion for building and motivating world class high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities. Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures.
Compensation Package:
- Salary range $75500 to $81806 a year
- Medical prescriptions dental and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan with company match
- Companypaid and supplemental life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid vacation sick and personal leave
- 11 paid holidays
- Professional development and training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus program
JOB SUMMARY: The Attorney provides legal advice and representation in accord with the best practice of the profession. The position assists the Director of Immigration Legal Services with all internal and external reporting and with the supervision of assigned interns/volunteers. The position works collaboratively with social work case managers to ensure clients are referred for holistic services as appropriate.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interview individuals seeking legal assistance and advise the client regarding possible options through proper interpretation of current laws.
Refer individuals to agency case managers as appropriate and needed for the provision of holistic services.
Provide ongoing legal representation to the client commencing with the initial intake interview drafting of documents correspondence and client applications/petitions
Conduct outreach activities in the community related to legal issues.
Assist with the supervision of assigned interns/volunteers.
Ensure the timely submission of all external and internal program reports.
Serve as liaison between the program and community partners.
Complete Continuing Legal Education in addition to any and all licensing requirements for the Jurisdiction where the attorney is licensed to practice.
Perform other jobrelated duties as assigned.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
Law Degree (J.D.
Admission to the practice of law in any state and/or Washington DC (Maryland Bar Preferred).
Oneyear experience in immigration law.
SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:
- Bilingual (English and Spanish).
- Driving is required. Must have a valid drivers license and clean driving record.
Employment Type
Full-Time
