Description:

Position: A Free Civil Legal Services to Low-Income Residents seeks an experienced attorney with a strong commitment to public interest and social justice to be the Supervising Attorney of our Youth Justice Team. The Supervising Attorney is responsible for supervising the legal work of the YJT staff to ensure high quality legal services for youth in a wide range of civil legal areas in which the team practices. As a member of A Free Civil Legal Services to Low-Income Residents's management team, you will report to the YJT Managing Attorney and work in collaboration with other supervising attorneys and staff throughout the firm. The Supervising Attorney works with the Managing Attorney to further develop and implement the vision and direction of A Free Civil Legal Services to Low-Income Residents's Youth Justice work. The position will be based in one of A Free Civil Legal Services to Low-Income Residents's regional offices, including working out of our Oakland office and travel throughout the A Free Civil Legal Services to Low-Income Residents as necessary to best supervise the team's work and engage in advocacy for youth.

As a Supervising Attorney you will have the opportunity to:

Learn about and engage with the diverse legal needs of low-income communities in the broader A Free Civil Legal Services to Low-Income Residents and the unique legal needs and issues youth encounter and contribute to A Free Civil Legal Services to Low-Income Residents's work and mission to reduce homelessness, enhance stability, break systemic cycles of poverty, and address social injustice.
Assist the Managing Attorney in providing day-to-day legal supervision and support to attorneys, including:

reviewing writings and pleadings, observing intakes and hearings, and co-counseling cases as needed to assure high-quality advocacy;
regular/weekly unit review of new and ongoing cases, intake trends, case strategy, and advocacy opportunities;
review of open and closed cases of unit advocacy staff as to quality, quantity, priorities, and compliance with A Free Civil Legal Services to Low-Income Residents policies and requirements imposed by the Legal Services Corporation and other funders; and

guiding 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 Managing Attorney in the professional development of unit staff members by:
helping construct individual professional development and training plans; mentoring staff and encouraging particular experiences or trainings geared to improving their advocacy skills; and
evaluating individual staff performance and providing regular constructive feedback.
Work with the Managing Attorney and A Free Civil Legal Services to Low-Income Residents'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 A Free Civil Legal Services to Low-Income Residents's client community.
With the Managing Attorney, engage the team in annual planning, periodic reviews of priorities, and responses to emerging issues in the client community.
Work with A Free Civil Legal Services to Low-Income Residents's development, grants and contracts, and communications teams to promote A Free Civil Legal Services to Low-Income Residents's mission, resource development and compliance with funding requirements.
Engage in other tasks and projects that further A Free Civil Legal Services to Low-Income Residents's mission and operations as a non- profit.

Requirements/Qualifications/About the Successful Candidate:

Humility in working with colleagues and clients across the spectrum of diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, immigrant status, religious identity, physical and mental disabilities, and/or limited English proficiency.
Commitment and skills to lead a diverse, dynamic team with varied communication styles, learning styles, and levels of experience, identifying and resolving inter-personal conflicts, identifying and professional development opportunities and working collaboratively with a dynamic team on setting and achieving goals for professional growth and recognizing, addressing, and resolving interpersonal conflicts.
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 Youth Justice Team's primary substantive practice areas.
Willing to be on-site at a A Free Civil Legal Services to Low-Income Residents office or advocacy site as needed to support 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.
Experience developing and/or leading projects or advocacy efforts.
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, A Free Civil Legal Services to Low-Income Residents 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 A Free Civil Legal Services to Low-Income Residents as necessary to best serve clients, supervise the work and engage in broader advocacy.
Sense of humor and proactive problem-solver.