Supervising Attorney

The Immigration Legal Services (ILS) team at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Cleveland seeks a lawyer with compassion and perseverance to support our team in fighting for immigration justice for residents of Northeast Ohio.  ILS is responsible for immigrant legal work within Catholic Charities’ Migration & Refugee Services division (MRS).  This position is a great opportunity for a lawyer with immigration law experience to do deeply rewarding work providing legal help in the community, helping create and benefit from a supportive work environment.

Catholic Charities isn’t just an organization that provides help to those in need in our communities—it’s a place where employees are encouraged to live purpose driven lives, professionally and personally. Join our team as we provide help and create hope for those in need.  At Catholic Charities, we serve everyone, regardless of belief or background, and we employ qualified individuals who commit to our mission with the goal of transforming lives for the better.  One need not be Catholic to join our workforce nor to access our services.

About MRS and ILS

MRS was established over 75 years ago to resettle refugees throughout Northeast Ohio.  The needs of the community have caused us to broaden our work over the years.  We now provide a range of services to welcome refugees, asylees, and immigrants from around the world who have been forced to flee their homes in fear of persecution.

ILS is the legal team within MRS, with professionals who provide legal help primarily in family-based and humanitarian immigration legal matters.  We provide legal help in a wide range of immigration legal matters, including family-based petitions; work authorizations; protection-based claims including asylum and protection under the Convention Against Torture; Visas for victims including victims of serious crimes, victims of trafficking, and victims of domestic violence; and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

Job Description

The Supervising Attorney will handle a variety of immigration legal matters for local community members. They will collaborate with community organizations, social service providers, and mental health professionals to ensure clients receive holistic support. The role also includes leading outreach and community education efforts to keep immigrant communities and partners informed about developments in immigration law. The Supervising Attorney will oversee and support members of the ILS legal team and, in coordination with other team members, help supervise and mentor volunteers assisting with ILS’s work.

Minimum job requirements

• JD degree and admission to the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction (Ohio preferred, otherwise ability and willingness to be admitted in Ohio).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in immigration law, including representing clients in removal proceedings.
• Commitment to social justice, immigrant rights, and working with underserved communities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent people skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel locally for work.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, which at times may include weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Comfort and skill using computers for office work, comfort with Microsoft Office software.

Preferred

• Supervision experience.
• Fluency in Spanish or another language commonly spoken by immigrant communities.
• Experience in immigration law.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range for this position is between $90,000 and $100,000 depending on experience.  Benefits include health insurance (starting first day of employment), paid time off, employer match for 401K retirement plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Salary

• $90,000 - $100,000