Attorney, Part Time

Min 2 yrs required

Part-time

No

Attorney - Part Time: Legal Position at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington

Experience with 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 preferred

Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications

Organization Overview:

- Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington serves the district and five surrounding counties
- Offers over 50 programs to help and support individuals in need
- Committed to building an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity
- Offers professional development, comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid work model

Job Summary:

- Provide legal advice and representation in accordance with best practices
- Recruit licensed attorneys in DC and Maryland for pro bono civil law cases
- Develop a pool of attorney mentors to guide less experienced attorneys
- Conduct training sessions for potential volunteers at identified organizations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Interview individuals seeking legal assistance and advise on possible options
- Provide ongoing legal representation, including drafting documents and applications
- Recruit active status DC and Maryland licensed attorneys for pro bono cases in various areas of law
- Develop a pool of attorney mentors to support less experienced attorneys
- Conduct information and training sessions to potential volunteers
- Enhance the visibility of Catholic Charities' Susan D. Mona Center to increase services to low-income Prince George's County residents
- Conduct outreach activities in the community related to legal issues
- Assist with internal and external reporting
- Supervise law student interns and volunteers
- Serve as liaison between program and community partners

Education and Experience:

- Law degree (.)
- Active status member of both DC and Maryland bars
- Completion of Continuing Legal Education may be required
- 2 years of experience in general civil law

Skills and Competencies:

- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Public speaking experience
- Management and supervision skills
- Ability to take initiative and be self-motivated
- Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with diverse cultures

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Please note: The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing or disclosing pay information, unless required by law.

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Comprehensive benefits package.

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Legal advice and representation, interpreting current laws, recruiting licensed attorneys, developing mentorship program, conducting training sessions, enhancing visibility, conducting outreach activities, supervising interns and volunteers, reporting, liaising with community partners, public speaking, management and supervision, self-motivation, effective communication, cross-cultural competency.

Law Degree (J.D.).

Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to [contact person name] at [email address].

Qualification and Experience Law Degree (J.D.), active status member of DC and Maryland bar, completion of Continuing Legal Education, 2 years experience in general civil law.

Legal