Supervising Attorney - Esperanza Center

Salary: $92,625 per year

About the role

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is seeking a Supervising Attorney to provide day-to-day management of discrete aspects of the ILS Program, including case selection, case management oversight, and assistance with grant writing and reporting. The Supervising Attorney will also represent clients before local, state, and federal administrative offices such as the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Executive Office for Immigration Review, Baltimore Immigration Court (EOIR), and the U.S. Department of State (DOS).

The Esperanza Center is a comprehensive immigrant resource center offering hope and essential services to people new to the United States. Since 1963, immigrants from around the world have received resources and guidance at the Esperanza Center. Our staff and volunteers provide services and referrals, ESL education, health care, and free or low-cost immigration legal services to thousands of immigrants each year.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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.
• Manages and directs the work of others, including conducting performance reviews, ensuring accountability, and effective team performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
• Three (3) years of immigration law experience with demonstrated knowledge of immigration laws, procedures, and legal advocacy.
• 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.

Skills

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred, enabling effective communication and relationship-building with clients and community members from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional, compassionate demeanor when working with staff, clients, visitors, and community partners, including the ability to build trusting, trauma-informed relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
• Effective leadership by engaging, influencing, and supporting staff, fostering teamwork, resolving conflict constructively, and maintaining a positive and accountable work environment.
• Clear and effective communication, both verbally and in writing, ensuring accuracy, professionalism, and clarity in client interactions, staff guidance, documentation, and stakeholder communications.
• Strong planning, organization, prioritization, delegation, and attention to detail to manage competing demands, meet deadlines, and maintain quality, accuracy, compliance, and efficient workflow.
• Sound judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to assess situations, navigate challenges, and make informed decisions.
• Discretion, confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism in all situations, while following safety protocols and promoting a respectful, accountable workplace.
• Proficiency in using computer systems and software, including basic Windows PC, web browsing (e.g., Chrome, Internet Explorer), and Microsoft Outlook. Knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive) is preferred.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work options are available, contingent upon business needs and performance expectations in alignment with the Agency’s policy.
• Flexibility may be required to work beyond standard hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Remaining in a stationary position, which may involve standing or sitting for extended periods, as required to complete tasks or duties associated with the role.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or transitioning between different work sites, which may involve walking, standing, or traveling to various locations as required by the role.
• Engaging in communication with others to exchange information, which may involve speaking, listening, writing, or using electronic communication methods.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and completeness of assigned work to ensure it meets quality standards and adheres to established guidelines.
• Hearing and vision abilities, with or without correction, sufficient to drive safely and effectively observe and communicate with others.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
• Tuition advancement
• Paid parental leave