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Senior Legal Counsel

2 months ago


San Diego, California, United States Legal Aid Society Of San Diego Full time
Position Overview

Role Summary

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to manage a substantial caseload effectively. Responsibilities include assessing client eligibility, conducting interviews with potential clients, providing legal guidance, participating in community forums, fostering strong relationships within client communities, mentoring advocates, reviewing the work of advocates, and offering constructive feedback, as well as training intake personnel.

About Legal Aid Society of San Diego

As the foremost poverty law firm in San Diego County since 1953, the Legal Aid Society of San Diego (LASSD) is dedicated to empowering our communities by addressing legal challenges faced by our clients. We strive to enable our clients to navigate and engage with legal, governmental, and social systems effectively, while promoting self-advocacy in the battle against poverty and injustice. Our team is a compassionate and committed group focused on ensuring equitable access to justice for all San Diegans through high-quality legal services. #justicebeginshere

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conducting client interviews and providing legal advice; preparing necessary legal documentation.
  • Participating in community meetings, educational events, and workshops.
  • Building and maintaining positive relationships with the client community.
  • Assisting in the training and oversight of advocates, law students, intake staff, and volunteers as needed.
  • Providing real-time assistance regarding eligibility and appropriate legal advice.
  • Creating innovative solutions, both litigious and non-litigious, to address recurring client issues.
  • Contributing to team productivity assessments.
  • Managing grievance inquiries.
  • Ensuring compliance with all program and grant stipulations.

Qualifications:

  • Must be admitted and in good standing with the California State Bar.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously while also supporting team objectives, with a focus on meeting grant deliverables and reporting requirements.
  • Reliable transportation is essential.

Preferred Skills and Attributes:

  • Proficiency in written and spoken Spanish is preferred.
  • Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income populations.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Compensation and Benefits:

The Senior Legal Counsel position is classified as exempt, with an annual salary range of $75,000 - $112,500. The starting salary is $75,000, with additional bilingual pay increases available for passing oral and written assessments in threshold languages beyond English.

LASSD provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a 35-hour workweek, paid vacation and sick leave, and fully employer-covered medical premiums, along with partial coverage for dependents under the LASSD health plan. Additional benefits include dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as options to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan and flexible spending accounts (FSA). LASSD also offers a law school loan repayment program and qualifies as a nonprofit employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Work Environment:

Legal Aid Society of San Diego has implemented a hybrid work model, requiring staff to work in the office part of the week while allowing remote work for the remainder, contingent on job responsibilities. All employees are provided with necessary technology and supplies to perform their duties efficiently. Employees must be available to travel to various locations as required, adhering to public health guidelines. Candidates should reside in or near San Diego County or plan to relocate prior to starting and must be able to commute to LASSD office locations as needed. Flexible work schedules may be accommodated where feasible.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:

LASSD is committed to reflecting the community we serve. We are a signatory to the San Diego County Bar Association's Diversity Pledge, emphasizing our dedication to promoting diversity and inclusion through our hiring practices, retention, promotion, and engagement with the legal community. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.