Law Fellow

at  Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington

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 people. 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 in-office 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.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington values the safety of our employees, our clients, and our visitors. In support of these values, if you are selected for this job, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs. If you are invited to join our team, you must submit proof that you are up to date with your COVID vaccinations, including the booster dose or you must request an exemption from your representative. New employees must either provide proof of vaccination or be granted a medical or religious exemption before working with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington.
JOB SUMMARY: The Law Fellow provides legal services for clients under the supervision of an attorney and provides other paralegal/administrative support, as needed, to the Immigration Legal Services program. The position also works collaboratively with navigators to ensure clients are referred for holistic services as appropriate.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Law School Graduate/Soon to be Graduate and intention to take the bar exam.
• One-year experience working in immigration or a related field.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Bilingual (Fluent in English and Spanish/French).
• Written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
  The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c

• Assist with the client intake process and general management of cases.
• Work under the supervision of an attorney or Department of Justice (DOJ) Accredited Legal Representative in interviewing individuals seeking assistance with legal matters. When appropriate, draft and prepare legal documents, correspondence, and client applications.
• Conduct legal research on various issues of immigration, criminal, or family law.
• Refer individuals to navigators as appropriate and needed for provision of holistic services.
• Maintain client records in accordance with agency and program policies.
• Assist Director in compiling management reports and statistics.
• Conduct community outreach relating to legal issues.
• Assist with supervision of assigned interns/volunteers.