Supervising Attorney – Impact Litigation

Community Legal Aid SoCal

Supervising Attorney overseeing impact advocacy for vulnerable communities at Community Legal Aid SoCal. Leading complex litigation efforts and mentoring staff in a hybrid role.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeNorwalk • 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 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

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 educationoutreachcase strategy development

Certifications

active license in good standing with the State Bar of California