Attorney – Unaccompanied Child Project (UCP)

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

No

Attorney – Unaccompanied Child Project (UCP):

- Job category: Legal
- Requisition number: ATTOR003514
- Salary: $75,500 to $81,806 per year
- Organization: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington (CCADW)
- Location: Silver Spring, MD 20902, USA
- Employment type: Full-time
- Posted date: April 9, 2024

Organization Overview:

- Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington (CCADW) has over 50 programs that serve immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment, adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities, and prison outreach.
- CCADW has a diverse workforce and offers professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, a hybrid work model, and a passion for building and motivating high-performing teams.
- CCADW is an equal opportunity employer and offers a "promote from within" culture.

Benefits:

- Medical, prescriptions, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan with company match
- Company-paid 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
- Flexible work arrangements
- Clinical supervision for licensed social workers and counselors

Job Summary:

- The Attorney will provide legal advice and representation in matters involving unaccompanied children and assist in recruiting, mentoring, and training pro bono attorneys.
- The position will also assist the Director of Immigration Legal Services with reporting and supervising interns/volunteers.
- The Attorney will work collaboratively with social work case managers to ensure clients receive holistic services.
- Salary range: $75,500 to $81,806 per year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Conduct intake interviews and provide legal advice to clients.
- Provide ongoing legal representation to clients.
- Assess the need for pro bono representation and refer cases to the Pro Bono Team.
- Assist in recruiting, mentoring, and training pro bono attorneys for unaccompanied children cases.
- Screen for the need for navigator services and refer individuals to Newcomer Network navigators.
- Conduct outreach activities in the community.
- Assist with supervising assigned interns/volunteers.
- Ensure timely submission of all external and internal program reports.
- Serve as a liaison between the program and community partners.
- Complete Continuing Legal Education and fulfill any licensing requirements.
- Other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

- Law Degree (.).
- Admission to the practice of law in any state and/or Washington, DC (Maryland Bar Preferred).
- One-year experience in immigration law.

Skills and Competencies:

- Bilingual (English and Spanish).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to interact effectively and professionally at all levels and across diverse cultures.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:

- CCADW is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
- The contractor will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
- However, employees with access to compensation information cannot disclose it to individuals who do not have access, unless it is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, or consistent with the contractor's legal duty.

In summary, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington (CCADW) is seeking an Attorney to join their Unaccompanied Child Project (UCP). This full-time position offers a salary range of $75,500 to $81,806 per year and is open to candidates with a Law Degree and one year of experience in immigration law. The Attorney will provide legal advice and representation to unaccompanied children, assist in recruiting and training pro bono attorneys, and work collaboratively with social work case managers to ensure clients receive holistic services. CCADW is an equal opportunity employer with a diverse workforce and offers professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, and a hybrid work model. Join CCADW in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures by applying for this exciting opportunity today!

Not specified

Medical, Prescriptions, Dental and Vision Insurance, Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match, Company-Paid 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, Flexible Work Arrangements, Clinical Supervision for Licensed Social Workers and Counselors

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Verbal and Written Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Legal Research, Case Management, Cultural Competency

Law Degree (J.D.)

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to the contact person listed below.

Qualification and Experience Law Degree (J.D.) and Admission to Practice Law in any State and/or Washington, DC (Maryland Bar Preferred)

Legal