Supervising Attorney

24 hours ago

Oakland, California, United States Bay Area Legal Aid Full time
Job Title: Supervising Attorney

Bay Area Legal Aid is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as the Supervising Attorney of our Youth Justice Team. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to public interest and social justice, as well as excellent leadership and supervisory skills.

Job Summary:

The Supervising Attorney will be responsible for supervising the legal work of the Youth Justice Team staff to ensure high-quality legal services for youth in a wide range of civil legal areas. The position will involve working closely with the Managing Attorney and other staff members to develop and implement the vision and direction of Bay Area Legal Aid's Youth Justice work.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Supervise the legal work of the Youth Justice Team staff to ensure high-quality legal services for youth.
  • Work closely with the Managing Attorney and other staff members to develop and implement the vision and direction of Bay Area Legal Aid's Youth Justice work.
  • Provide day-to-day legal supervision and support to attorneys, including reviewing writings and pleadings, observing intakes and hearings, and co-counseling cases as needed.
  • Guide staff in developing and executing appropriate advocacy strategies, whether through direct client representation, community outreach and education, policy advocacy, and/or impact litigation.
  • Carry a client caseload and/or perform direct client services commensurate with supervisorial responsibilities.
  • Assist the Managing Attorney in the professional development of unit staff members by helping construct individual professional development and training plans, mentoring staff, and evaluating individual staff performance.
  • Work with the Managing Attorney and Bay Area Legal Aid's Human Resources department to conduct evaluations and address performance-related matters.
  • Develop, support, and engage in collaborations with community partners to address systemic barriers facing Bay Area Legal Aid's client community.
  • Engage the team in annual planning, periodic reviews of priorities, and responses to emerging issues in the client community.
  • Work with Bay Area Legal Aid's development, grants and contracts, and communications teams to promote Bay Area Legal Aid's mission, resource development, and compliance with funding requirements.
Requirements and Qualifications:
  • Membership in good standing in the California State Bar.
  • At least five years as a licensed attorney practicing in civil legal matters, including providing direct legal services, civil litigation, and courtroom representation, working with youth, and practicing in at least one of Bay Area Legal Aid's primary substantive practice areas.
  • Willingness to be on-site at a Bay Area Legal Aid office or advocacy site as needed to support the needs of staff and office, currently at least three days per week.
  • At least one year of supervisory experience.
  • Knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to practices addressing secondary trauma, burnout, and sustainability.
  • Ability to develop and implement effective training and mentorship programs for new staff.
  • Demonstrated commitment to racial justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion and skills to lead a team in prioritizing these values.
  • Commitment to complying with all California Rules of Professional Conduct, Bay Area Legal Aid funding requirements, and firm standards, policies, and practices.
  • Current proficiency, and ability to improve proficiency, in technological equipment, hardware, and software necessary to perform duties of the position.
  • Experience and skills in and setting standards for organizing time, managing diverse activities, and ensuring compliance with deadlines.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and proof-reading skills, with ability to be detail-oriented.
  • Experience and skill implementing effective onboarding, training, and mentorship programs for new staff.
  • Ability to take decisive action and ensure accountability.
  • Willingness and ability to travel throughout the Bay Area as necessary to best serve clients, supervise the work, and engage in broader advocacy.
  • Sense of humor and proactive problem-solver.
Benefits:

Bay Area Legal Aid offers a diverse, family-friendly environment, and competitive compensation based on public interest salaries, along with a generous benefits package. The estimated starting annual salary range is $100,000 - $120,000 (placement in range determined primarily by years of related experience). Bay Area Legal Aid's benefits package includes 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and life insurance for employees and up to 60% for dependents; Bay Area Legal Aid student debt reimbursement program; long-term disability insurance; employee assistance program; dependent childcare employer contribution program; employer-paid CA Bar license and/or social work license fees; and 401(k) retirement plan with Bay Area Legal Aid contribution following the first year. Bay Area Legal Aid has a generous paid leave policy which includes sick leave; parental leave; 15 holidays each year; 3 floating holidays each year (days chosen by employee); and vacation (starting at 13 days and increasing with additional years of employment).

How to Apply:

Bay Area Legal Aid thrives on our diversity, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workplace and strongly encourage women, LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual) and QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) individuals, veterans, individuals who have been impacted by the criminal justice system, persons with disabilities, and persons from other underrepresented groups to apply. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact Bay Area Legal Aid's Human Resources Manager at:

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