Immigration Attorney
COMMONWEALTH CATHOLIC CHARITIESNewport News, Virginia, United States
Posted January 20, 2026
56035.2 - 83000
Full Time
About the Company
Commonwealth Catholic Charities (CCC) is a Virginia‑based nonprofit that delivers comprehensive human services across the Commonwealth, serving individuals and families regardless of faith. With regional offices in Richmond, Roanoke, Norton, Charlottesville, Hampton Roads, Norfolk, and Hopewell, CCC offers a full spectrum of programs—including counseling, adoption, foster care, pregnancy support, refugee resettlement, and food and financial assistance—to empower the most vulnerable populations. The organization distinguishes itself through its Catholic values of compassion and justice, its commitment to partnership with community agencies, and its focus on sustainable outcomes such as poverty reduction, family strengthening, and permanent supportive housing. By integrating clinical support, legal advocacy, and economic empowerment, CCC works to create lasting resilience for individuals, seniors, and immigrant families across Virginia.
Job Description
The Immigration Attorney will carry out all key contract activities related to legal services for unaccompanied children, representing children in or recently released from ORR custody, up to age 18. The position requires frequent travel throughout Hampton Roads, Richmond, and to the Immigration Court (EOIR) in Arlington.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree and admission to the VA Bar.
- Minimum of one year of experience practicing family-based and/or humanitarian immigration law.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.
Benefits
- Retirement savings
- PTO
- Holidays
- Bereavement leave
- Short-term disability leave
- Long-term disability leave
- Paid parental leave
- Virginia Credit Union memberships
- Employee Assistance program
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
