Systemic Impact Unit Supervising Attorney
Community Legal Aid SoCal
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Santa Ana • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $95,000 - $130,000 per year
About the role
- Supervise the impact advocacy of CLA SoCal and our team of staff attorneys and paralegal
- 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
Requirements
- Juris Doctor and active license in good standing with the State Bar of California
- 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 judgement in tackling multiple projects and tasks with limited supervision
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Work, 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
complex litigationimpact litigationwrit litigationappellate advocacylitigation toolsdiscoveryremediestrial experiencelegal research methodspublic interest litigation
Soft Skills
mentoringsupervisingcommunicationinitiativejudgmentcollaborationtrainingcommunity educationflexibilityleadership
Certifications
Juris Doctoractive license in good standing with the State Bar of California