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Legal Services Director

2 months ago

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Job DescriptionJob Description

If you thrive in a non-profit organization where what you do makes a difference in the lives of others, then Catholic Charities is the place for you

With a refreshing culture that is supportive, collaborative, and encouraging of diverse perspectives and backgrounds and a satisfying balance between your work and personal life, why not join the Catholic Charities team

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. Oversee the management of federally funded immigration court orientation programs. Train and mentor immigration legal services staff. Oversee all administrative aspects of program. Lead efforts to respond to emerging situations such as changes in legal policy or practice or demographic changes in local community. Grow and sustain, both personnel and fiscal aspects of the legal services department. Develop and oversee community outreach and educational activities related to immigration law and policy. Develop and continuously review overall strategy/ goals for legal department.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision, and values of the Catholic Charitable Bureau Archdiocese of Boston and Refugee and Immigrant Services.
  • Maintain professional boundaries and ensure the confidentiality and privacy of all client information at all times.
  • 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.
  • Meet with and communicate regularly with employee(s) to ensure expected performance is met. Oversee casework, give guidance on legal strategies and promote professional development through training and practice.
  • Prepare annual performance appraisals and meet with employee(s) on an annual basis to review performance and submit appraisals and (as relevant) merit increase forms by deadline. Identify growth opportunities for ILS staff by mentoring staff and supporting professional development and career goals and ongoing learning.
  • Conduct weekly or biweekly department staff meetings that are participatory and substantive.
  • 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.
  • Encourage paralegals to become partial or fully accredited representatives.
  • Assess program need for unpaid volunteers including law students and pro bono attorneys. As appropriate assign pro bono or law student to staff attorneys or DOJ accredited representatives.
  • 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).