Attorney Immigration - VAWA - Esperanza Center

Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Esperanza Center is seeking an Immigration Staff Attorney to provide legal counsel and representation to low-income immigrants as part of the Immigration Legal Services (ILS) program at Catholic Charities of Baltimore’s Esperanza Center, working primarily on cases supported by Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) funding. This position represents immigrant survivors of qualifying forms of violence and other eligible clients in a variety of immigration matters before federal immigration courts, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and the Department of Homeland Security. The Immigration Staff Attorney also provides guidance and supervision to law students, volunteers, and pro bono attorneys. 

In support of the Esperanza Center’s mission to welcome immigrants by offering hope, compassionate services, and opportunities to improve their lives, this position helps vulnerable individuals and families navigate complex immigration processes and access legal protections. 

The Esperanza Center is a comprehensive resource center whose mission is to welcome immigrants by offering hope, compassionate services, and the power to improve their lives. Since 1963, immigrants from all over the world have trusted the Esperanza Center to help them navigate life in a new country. Our dedicated staff and volunteers provide services related to education, healthcare, immigration legal matters, family reunification for unaccompanied immigrant children, and general community support to thousands of immigrants each year.

• →Health/Dental/Vision
• →Vacation/sick/holiday pay
• →403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution 
• →Tuition Advancement
• →Paid Parental Leave

  Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.