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. 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.

Our Benefits:

• Medical, prescriptions, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation, sick and personal leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Professional development and training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Flexible work arrangements

JOB SUMMARY: The Paralegal 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 works collaboratively with social work case managers to ensure clients are referred for holistic services as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the client intake process and general case management.
• 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 law.
• Refer individuals to agency case managers 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.
• Assist with contract/grant writing, as requested.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, Government, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• One-year experience working in immigration or a related field.
• One-year experience as paralegal.

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:

• Bilingual (Fluent in English and Spanish).
• Written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.