Managing Attorney - Mid Atlantic Region
Church World Service, Inc.

About CWS

Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home.

Purpose

This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Legal Services Department including supervision of program staff and case review and providing support to nine offices in the Mid-Atlantic Region (NC, VA, and Washington DC). The incumbent also provides legal representation on a variety of humanitarian immigration matters before DHS, the Immigration Courts, and the BIA with special focus on refugees, asylum seekers, and parolees.

Responsibilities

• Meets virtually or in person with each of the nine offices in the Mid-Atlantic Region to assist in the development of their legal service programs and provides ongoing support as needed.
• If needed, supervises legal work and staff/interns of the Immigrant and Refugee Program Legal Services team. Assigns, reviews, and staff cases.
• If needed, supervises the provision of core services including legal screenings and Know Your Rights
• Creates legal services training tools for onboarding future CWS network team members.
• Assists the Mid-Atlantic Regional Director in meeting program requirements including tracking data, preparing reports, and writing grant renewals.
• Provides in-house training to staff across legal programs.
• Develops and coordinates pro bono attorney project for the Legal Services program.
• Provides support for local staff to negotiate with USCIS officers and Supervisors at local District Office or Service Centers to rectify problems faced by clients.
• Provides guidance in local and national advocacy efforts on behalf of immigrants, refugees, entrants and asylum seekers.
• Properly manages client appointments and professional duties to ensure thorough and professional representation of client interests.
• Informs of complaints, issues and/or problems for timely investigation and resolution.
• Provides legal and programmatic information for the development of grant applications and new programs on behalf of CWS.
• Prepares local offices within the region for local or state funding sources through development of concept notes that can be utilized throughout the region.
• Provides technical assistance in the development and writing of federal grant applications for the region.
• Following the first 6 months, moves to managing attorney for any grants awarded in Virginia. Supervises staff and attorneys hired as part of any federal or other large grant award in Virginia under the direction of Associate Director of Immigration Services in Virginia.
• Represents the program at meetings and speaking engagements relevant to the responsibilities of the position.
• Undertakes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• The applicant must be licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction (Virginia or North Carolina Bar strongly preferred).
• Experience in immigration law required.
• Experience with refugees, asylum representation, and working with vulnerable populations preferred.

Other Skills:

• Ability to work cooperatively with other staff in a fast-paced work environment.
• Membership in the VA Bar preferred.
• Driver's license in good standing required as well as personal vehicle for frequent, reimbursable local travel.

Benefits

CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid TimeOff (21 Paid Days Off;27 Days after 2Years)
- 14OfficialHolidays
- Sick Time Off (12 Accrued monthly)
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Long Term and Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits

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