Supervising Attorney

4 weeks ago

Los Angeles, California, United States Justia Full time
About Public Counsel

Public Counsel is a nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to advancing civil rights and promoting racial and economic justice. Our comprehensive legal advocacy seeks to amplify the power of our clients and create healthy, resilient communities.

We operate eight legal projects, including the Homelessness Prevention Law Project, which serves individuals at high risk of becoming homeless or currently unhoused. Our team assists unrepresented low-income litigants in unlawful detainer actions, provides pre-litigation counsel and advice, and offers pro bono representation to help remove legal barriers to obtaining permanent housing.

Job Summary

The Supervising Attorney position is a full-time role based at Public Counsel's 610 S. Ardmore office. The successful candidate will oversee the Shriver Housing Project, a project authorized under the Shriver Civil Counsel Act to demonstrate the benefits of providing counsel to clients in high-stakes civil litigation.

This position will supervise a team of three or more Staff Attorneys and three paralegals, maintain and grow relationships with funders and community partners, and manage the administrative aspects of the project. The Supervising Attorney will report to the Directing Attorney and may involve off-site clinics and workshops, as well as court appearances throughout Los Angeles County.

Responsibilities
  • Supervise direct services staff and casework
  • Maintain a balanced caseload with other supervisorial and administrative duties
  • Train, mentor, and provide professional development for staff
  • Provide litigation support to staff
  • Collaborate with the Directing Attorney and team members to assist with program design, development, oversight, and administration
  • Grant reporting, billing, and outcome tracking
  • Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external partners
  • Act as a resource regarding unlawful detainer cases and other housing issues for community-based organizations and partner agencies
  • Train and provide support to pro bono volunteers
  • Coordinate and participate in community outreach, including trainings, coalition meetings, and special projects as assigned
Requirements
  • Juris Doctor degree and licensed in California (or willing to sit for the next California bar)
  • At least 5 years of relevant public interest law experience
  • Civil litigation experience, including jury trial experience
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Comfort with trauma-informed legal advocacy
  • Commitments to race equity work and community lawyering
  • Ability to effectively supervise legal work in a fast-paced environment and high volume practice
  • Experience managing and motivating a team
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to create a culture of feedback and continual improvement
  • Organization skills and attention to detail
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to commute throughout Los Angeles County
Preferred Skills and Abilities
  • Familiarity with unlawful detainer practice and landlord-tenant laws
  • Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in Spanish
Job Type and Benefits

Full-time/exempt

Salary range for an attorney with 5–10 years of experience is $84,300–$99,400, depending upon years of experience, plus a $15,000 supervisor supplement for a total range of $99,300–$114,400.

Public Counsel offers a competitive benefits package, including medical coverage, dental and vision coverage, option to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account, employer-paid life insurance and disability plans, generous paid time off, and up to 60 hours of compensatory time per calendar year.

Additional benefits include a 37.5 hour work week, 403(b) retirement plan, free on-site parking or public transportation reimbursement, $45 per pay period for employees who use non-English language skills to perform work duties, up to 6 months of parental leave, organizational and team wellness activities, and professional development support and opportunities.

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