Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Supervising Attorney of the Systemic Impact Unit (SIU) will supervise the impact advocacy of CLA SoCal and our team of staff attorneys and paralegal. This full-time, hybrid, exempt position reports to the Director of Legal Services and can be based in any of our three offices: Compton, Norwalk, or Santa Ana. SIU seeks to effect meaningful social and legal change that benefits vulnerable low-income and historically marginalized communities in southeast Los Angeles and Orange Counties. SIU uses an array of tools-writs, appeals, impact litigation, and policy advocacy-to achieve the best possible outcomes for our client communities.
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.
- 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
Education:- 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.
Qualifications:- 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.
Holistic Benefits:- 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
Salary Description
$95,000.00 to $130,000.00 (Based on Experience)
