CASA

Washington DC area (Langley Park, MD), DC

This is the 2026 fellowship description for this mentor organization.

The CASA legal program offers unique experiences in movement lawyering–the practice of law in combination with community organizing. A Peggy Browning Fellow will participate in the development and implementation of creative strategies to combat the many injustices low income and working-class immigrants face in Maryland and in the Washington metro region.

With over 173,000 lifetime members across 46 US states, CASA is a national powerhouse organization building power and improving the quality of life in working-class: Black, Latino/a/e, Afro-descendent, Indigenous, and Immigrant communities. CASA creates change with its powerbuilding model blending human services, community organizing, and advocacy in order to serve the full spectrum of the needs, dreams, and aspirations of members.

CASA legal staff advocate for the rights of workers, including by representing individual workers to recover unpaid wages. This work also involves educating CASA members about their rights under the law and working on legislative efforts to increase worker protections. CASA legal staff also participate in national campaigns for improving conditions for immigrant workers.

A Peggy Browning Fellow at CASA will be on the front line in defending immigrant workers against abuse by employers. This is an excellent opportunity to work in partnership with the community, learn legal skills, and collaborate with a dynamic group of lawyers, organizers, and social service staff in a friendly, fast-paced, multilingual office setting. The ideal candidate will have experience in social justice issues and a passion for using legal tools to support the efforts of low income and working-class immigrants who are fighting to gain power over the issues that affect them.

Duties

●      Direct legal work: Conduct legal intakes and case work regarding wage theft and other employment issues. Provide referrals, legal services, negotiation support, and other assistance in employment cases.
●      Outreach/popular education: Deliver educational “Know Your Rights” presentations on workers’ rights to CASA members. A fellow may help develop educational presentations and curriculum.
●      Policy work: Partner with community organizing and advocacy departments on advocacy initiatives and conduct policy research as needed.
●      Administrative work: Record keeping, completion of reports and organizational paperwork, assistance in event coordination, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

●      Understanding of and commitment to using the law as part of a multi-faceted, community-based approach to social change;
●      Multilingual (English and Spanish required; French a plus);
●      Excellent written and oral communication skills;
●      Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
●      Highly organized and able to manage multiple ongoing projects.

This position will be a combination of remote work and in-office time in our Hyattsville or Rockville, MD office.

Address cover letter to:
Flor Burden, Managing Attorney
CASA, Inc.
8151 15th Avenue
Hyattsville, MD 20783