Supervising Attorney

Job Description The key mission of Refugee and Immigrant Services is to assist newcomers in achieving not just legal status and economic self‑sufficiency, but in becoming fully active participants in the social and civic life of our communities. The Supervising Attorney in San Mateo provides guidance in casework for attorneys, accredited representatives, legal assistants, and volunteers. Other duties will include providing consultations; networking with parishes, CBOs, government agencies, and coordinating the recruitment and supervision of legal volunteers. In this capacity, the Supervising Attorney will represent clients in court and will provide direct legal representation to clients in removal proceedings. The Supervising Attorney may also provide legal representation to clients in family petitions, provisional waivers, U‑Visa and WAWA applications, and naturalization cases. The Supervising Attorney will report to the Program Director. This position serves clients from all over the Bay Area but will be based out of our San Mateo office located at 3637th Avenue, San Mateo, CA94403. Responsibilities Provide legal supervision and support to other attorneys, accredited representatives, legal assistants, and volunteers on substantive legal matters and case management/caseloads; develop strategies and processes to improve efficiency with high quality standards. Lead regular case rounds, provide a space to discuss complex cases as a team, and update staff on latest legal developments. Coordinate the recruitment and supervision of legal volunteers, including law students that assist with the program; coordinate volunteer assignments. Participate in the development of case selection criteria. Represent clients in state court, the Executive Office of Immigration Review (“EOIR”), and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”). Provide consultations during in‑house clinics or other workshops of similar nature without supervision. Attend trainings and courses to remain updated on immigration law and policy. Act as a consulting body in legal case resolution and in creating legal services protocols. Participate in community events (some on weekends) performing tasks including presentations, consultations, supervision and final case review. Maintain proper client files and documentary evidence required to prove eligibility for legal benefits under the INA. Determine fees for services to be charged to each client taking into account the complexity of the legal service and the income guidelines established in the sliding‑scale fee schedule. Network with other community‑based legal service providers and Catholic organizations in advocacy efforts and immigration policy changes. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education & Experience Membership in good standing of the State Bar of California. JD or LLM from an ABA‑accredited law school. Sound understanding of immigration and citizenship law and procedure, including family‑based immigration, consular processing, waivers of grounds of inadmissibility, U visa and VAWA, T visa, adjustment of status, asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), and naturalization. Minimum of 6years of related work experience. Experience supervising attorneys, paralegals, accredited representatives and/or law student interns. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities English/Spanish bilingual (required). Capacity to work under pressure with minimal supervision and high level of independent judgment. Competency to serve clients from a variety of cultures and socio‑economic backgrounds. High analytical abilities to spot issues and plan legal services for clients. Professional level proficiency using Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe. Proven ability to master legal database systems. Excellent listening, communication, facilitation and influencing skills. Demonstrated planning, presentation and organizational skills. Demonstrated creativity and high energy. Collaborative and able to develop, support and maintain positive relationships. Flexible with schedule, able to work evenings and weekends as needed. Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in cross‑cultural situations. Prerequisites Required Prior to the First Day of Employment Fingerprints – required. Negative Tuberculosis Test – required. First Aid Certificate – required. Serves on the monthly Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) Committee. Physical and Work Environment Demands Frequent bending, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and walking. Intermittent lifting, pushing, and pulling. Occasional repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Exerting up to 10pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Requires close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading. Driving is required for this position. Exposure to weather conditions; noise level minimal but the environment is fast paced. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Equal Employment Opportunity Catholic Charities is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, legal domicile status, veteran status, disability, or AIDS/HIV status or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr