Staff Attorney, Part Time

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.

JOB SUMMARY: The Attorney provides legal advice and representation in accord with the best practice of the profession. The position recruits licensed attorneys in DC and Maryland for pro bono civil law cases, develops a pool of attorney mentors to guide less experienced attorneys, and conduct training sessions about the program to potential volunteers at identified organizations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interview individuals seeking legal assistance and advise the client as to possible options through proper interpretation of current laws.
• Provide ongoing legal representation to the client commencing with the initial intake interview, drafting of documents, correspondence and client applications/petitions.
• Recruit active status DC and Maryland licensed attorneys who will accept pro bono civil law cases from the Legal Network in such areas as: family law, employment conflicts, landlord-tenant disputes, consumer/bankruptcy matters, public entitlements, wills/probate and advanced medical directors.
• Develop a current pool of attorney mentors who can provide information and guidance to less experienced attorneys who are willing to accept civil law cases in specific areas such as custody and child support; landlord-tenant rights; and consumer matters.
• Conduct information and training sessions on the Legal Network at government agencies, nonprofits, bar associations, private corporations, law firms, etc. to potential volunteers.
• Help enhance the visibility of Catholic Charities' Susan D. Mona Center and/or Hickey Center services to low-income Prince George's County residents to increase the number of consumers who avail of the services of the Legal Network.
• Conduct outreach activities in the community with respect to legal issues.
• Assist the Director with all internal and external reporting,
• Supervise law student interns and volunteers.
• Ensure the timely submission of all external and internal program reports.
• Serve as liaison between the program and community partners.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Law Degree (J.D.).
• Active status member of both the District of Columbia and Maryland bars.
• This position may require completion of Continuing Legal Education, in addition to all licensing requirements for the Jurisdiction where the attorney is licensed to practice.
• Two years' experience in general civil law.

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:

• Verbal and written communication skills. Skill in public speaking. Ability to interact effectively and professionally at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.