Summary

Catholic Charities Of Boston is looking for a Legal Services Director to manage the daily operations of a non-profit immigration legal services department which includes direct representation, legal orientation for those in removal proceedings and legal response to emerging humanitarian issues Supervise casework of attorneys and Department of Justice (DOJ) accredited representatives. Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage overall caseload. Oversee case selection and mix, ensure proper balance of complex and less complex cases. Allocate cases to staff and determine representation strategies.
• Ensure fee schedule is reviewed annually and documented. Track fee collection and keep accurate records for finance review. Follow set standards for approving client fee waivers and report quarterly on number of fees waived.
• Develop, in consultation with VP of RIS, realistic fee goals for individual staff and department, track and report on performance toward goals.
• Provide coverage during staffing fluctuations
• Oversee all aspects of Department of Justice Office of Legal Assistance programs, including Legal Orientation Program for Custodians, Immigration Court Helpdesk and Family Group Orientation Program.
• Hire and train employee(s) according to program needs and agency requirements.
• Supervise employee performance and provide feedback, coach and provide performance improvement plans as needed.
• Train new attorneys and DOJ accredited representatives. Provide staff with opportunities for ongoing legal education through webinars, on-site training or e-learning.
• Review administrative policies and procedures on annual basis and make adjustments as needed during the year. Utilize program assessment and monitoring tools from CLINIC to evaluate operational practices and make changes as warranted.
• Ensure Department of Justice EOIR program recognition and accreditation for staff is current and handle all applications for renewal/re-recognition.
• Evaluate capacity to participate in, manage and supervise AmeriCorps paralegals.
• Train, coordinate and supervise volunteers or unpaid interns including pro bono attorneys and law school interns based on program need.
• Prioritize consultation and representation of clients already being served in other RIS programs (e.g. refugees, parolees, migrant children).
• Utilize immigration program management software, currently LawLogix Edge. Serve as point person with software vendor. Maintain policies and procedures for proper data input. Analyze data for purpose of ensuring effective program management, including review of fee generation and case mix, to determine appropriateness and lead effort to correct/revise as needed. Monitor staff usage of software.
• Ensure client data from immigration software is routinely migrated to agency database, DataCCAB, and respond to requests for data and performance reports.
• In collaboration with RIS leadership team identify priorities of program and oversee implementation of the same.
• Represent Catholic Charities ILS at local and regional stakeholder meetings such as Immigration Coalition, USCIS District, ICE/ERO regional meetings. Participate in local or national working groups as relevant.
• Develop and oversee outreach and educational activities for immigrants or community partners when there are major changes to immigration policy or laws.
• As relevant, collaborate with other legal non-profit agencies to organize and operate group processing workshops to respond to large scale changes immigration laws.
• Participate in strategic planning efforts for agency, statewide, and national initiatives related to immigrants and immigration policy. Identify advocacy and impact litigation opportunities in line with ILS goals.

Qualifications

• Authorized to practice law. Admitted in any state, preferably Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Six to eight years’ experience in the practice of immigration law; humanitarian and family-based immigration law experience required.
• Minimum four years supervisory experience of attorneys and/or DOJ accredited representatives, preferably in nonprofit legal setting. Strong leadership skills.
• Must have U.S. driver’s license and reliable vehicle or access to reliable public transportation for work related travel.

How to Apply

https://www.ccab.org/

Our benefits are competitive and include a 403(b) savings plan and generous time off.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.