Supervising Attorney – Impact Litigation

Community Legal Aid SoCal

Supervising Attorney overseeing impact advocacy for vulnerable low-income communities in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Joining CLA SoCal to lead a team of attorneys in meaningful legal change.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeSanta Ana • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $95,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
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.
Manage grant deliverables and assist in grant reporting requirements in collaboration with CLA SoCal Grants Management staff in order to maintain and secure funding.
Perform other duties as required to meet the needs of the organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor and active license in good standing with the State Bar of California Bar 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 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

Comp & perks

May work as little as 35-hour workweek.
Hybrid Schedule
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Juris Doctorcomplex litigationimpact litigationwrit litigationappellate advocacylitigation toolsdiscoverytrial experiencelegal research methodspublic interest litigation

Soft Skills

mentoringsupervisingcommunicationinitiativejudgmentcollaborationtrainingcommunity educationflexibilityleadership

Certifications

active license in good standing with the State Bar of California