Hybrid Systemic Impact Unit Supervising Attorney

at Community Legal Aid SoCal

• Job title: Systemic Impact Unit Supervising Attorney
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $95,000 - $130,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Norwalk, United States

About the role

• Supervising Attorney leading impact advocacy for CLA SoCal. Focusing on legal change for vulnerable communities in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

Responsibilities

• Identify systemic issues affecting our client communities and develop impact advocacy to address those issues, including through affirmative litigation and/or policy advocacy.
• Develop and manage partnerships and co-counseling relationships with advocates, community partners, and pro bono partners in furtherance of SIU’s work.
• Lead case reviews and work collaboratively with staff to develop case strategies, best practices, and unit protocols for impact cases and policy initiatives.
• Conduct trainings and outreach activities as necessary in support of SIU advocacies.
• Represent CLA SoCal in the community, including via trainings, conferences, outreach activities, and media.
• Collaborate with the Development Team to develop communication strategies connected to SIU advocacy.
• In conjunction with the Director of Legal Services and Director of Pro Bono, recruit, train, and supervise SIU volunteer attorneys, fellows, and law students.
• Supervise administrative staff, staff attorneys, and paralegals within the unit, with flexibility to supervise staff in Orange County and Southeast Los Angeles County offices.
• Co-counsel cases with unit attorneys as part of staff development and be responsible for training staff and overseeing their professional development.
• Mentor, train, and support unit staff, including conducting monthly case reviews and completing annual evaluations and performance reviews.
• Maintain a limited caseload with accurate case notes, timekeeping, and documentation in LegalServer.
• Facilitate and conduct trainings, outreach, and community education for the unit, CLA SoCal, and partner organizations.
• Participate in recruitment and engage in policy advocacy, coordinating with community partners to address and improve systemic issues.
• Identify wrap-around legal services and work collaboratively with CLA SoCal’s various legal units.
• Manage grant deliverables and assist in grant reporting requirements in collaboration with CLA SoCal Grants Management staff in order to maintain and secure funding.
• Work with a multi-cultural perspective.
• Perform other duties as required to meet the needs of the organization.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor and active license in good standing with the State Bar of California or member of another state bar and ability to register as a legal services provider.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in complex litigation including impact litigation, writ litigation, and appellate advocacy.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and active insurance—or other ability to travel frequently within the service area.
• Bilingual proficiency – Preferred.
• Extensive litigation experience in State and/or Federal Court.
• Experience co-counseling with pro bono and/or community partners.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill using litigation tools, including discovery, remedies, and all phases of motion and writ practice, as well as trial experience.
• Experience and demonstrated interest in public interest litigation, impact litigation, complex litigation, appeals, writs, and/or policy advocacy, as well as substantive areas of law such as civil rights, constitutional law, poverty law, housing, disability rights, government benefits, family law, immigration, health, and/or consumer law.
• Expertise in unit practice area and knowledge of legal research methods.
• Experience managing, supervising, and mentoring.
• High level of initiative and mature judgment in tackling multiple projects and tasks with limited supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and other software programs.
• Experience providing Trauma-Responsive/Informed services to clients.
• Commitment to CLA SoCal’s mission and values – Required.

Benefits

• 16 paid holidays + PTO (including wellness days) starting Day 1
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Student loan reimbursement program
• Bilingual bonus pay for qualified staff