SUPERVISING ATTORNEY

Description

POSITION TITLE: ATTORNEY SUPERVISOR

Reports to: Firm Director

Salary: $120,000-$165,000 annually (compensation reflective of qualifications and credentials)

Job Snapshot

CLC is seeking an Attorney Supervisor. Reporting to the Firm Director, the Attorney Supervisor’s primary responsibilities are to provide (1) support and supervision to case-carrying attorneys & support staff and (2) actively support their Firm Director and members of the Management Team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Firm Director, fellow supervisors, and other staff to ensure fidelity to CLC’s core mission to provide high-quality representation to CLC clients, implement CLC policy and procedures, engage in continuous quality improvement, and further CLC’s strategic goals.

Your Impact on the Mission – Excellence in Advocacy

• Supervise, assist, and advise case-carrying attorneys in all aspects of their job, including but not limited to the areas of substantive and procedural law (as it pertains to juvenile dependency and related practice areas); litigation and courtroom skills; case strategies and tactics; case preparation, documentation and management; client contact and management; workplace and professional relationships and contacts; conflict analysis; written and oral advocacy skills; and office policies and procedures.

• Arrange caseload and courtroom coverage for absent attorneys and/or uncovered caseloads as appropriate, or when necessary to support attorneys meet other job responsibilities; In consultation with other members of the supervisory team and the Director, assign, oversee, and balance attorney workloads, including caseloads, courtroom assignments, and pick-up days.

• For new hires, provide regular feedback utilizing CLC’s management training guidelines and three- and six-month checklists to ensure adequate knowledge and skill acquisition; Provide ongoing mentoring and information about training opportunities in relevant practice areas.

• Provide ongoing feedback throughout the year to ensure ongoing direct reports are meeting performance review goals; Formally evaluate and review attorney’s performance in all relevant practice areas, including but not limited to those listed above, and implement a Performance Improvement Plan for attorneys whose work continues to be less than satisfactory in any relevant performance area.

• As requested by Investigator Supervisors, other Attorney Supervisors, Office Manager, and Firm Director, contribute to the performance review process.

• Supervise law clerk performance as appropriate or when requested by an attorney; oversee law clerk evaluation as appropriate or when requested by an attorney.

• Communicate and consult with secretarial, investigative, and support staff concerning clerical and case needs.

• Respond, as necessary and appropriate, to formal and informal concerns, complaints and comments from relevant individuals concerning attorney and staff performance.

• Participate in attorney and staff interviews for new or promotional positions and make recommendations concerning those positions.

• Participate in Management Team meetings.

• Participate in Committee Meetings and work on committees as needed.

• With the approval of the Firm Director - or in the Firm Director’s absence - conduct staff meetings; review and approve mileage and expenditure reimbursements, and vacation, sick, personal and other time-off requests.

• Perform additional duties as needed by the Firm Director (e.g., meet with bench officers to discuss staffing; meet with management team members to coordinate training efforts).

• Continuous learning: staying informed and adapting evolving social dynamics to better engage and support clients from all backgrounds.

• In addition to the qualifications listed above, candidates must meet all the qualifications outlined for the Attorney position.

Requirements

The Assets You Possess/Essential Qualifications

Applicants must have at least 5 years of experience practicing dependency law, have a Juris Doctor degree, and be a member in good standing of the State Bar of California. Management, supervisory, and training experience preferred.   

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on their overall qualifications and experience. While CWLS certification is not required for this position, it may be considered as one of several factors in the overall selection process. 

The successful candidate will also demonstrate:

• Competence utilizing JCATS case management system, especially as it relates to the initiation, tracking, and distribution of investigation requests and reports.

• Deep understanding of investigative procedures and role of investigator from both the attorney and investigator perspectives.

• Prior experience preparing and responding to writ petitions (preferred).

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both orally and in writing. Ability to problem-solve and mediate conflicts in a constructive manner.

• Leadership skills and integrity in interactions with CLC staff.

• Ability to effectively communicate with other attorneys, staff, bench officers, court personnel, clients and other parties in the dependency process, service providers, and the public.

• Commitment to principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

• High standards of ethical and professional conduct.

• A valid California driver’s license, reliable automobile, and auto insurance are required while working for the Children’s Law Center.

• This position is primarily based in Monterey Park and requires weekly travel to CLC's Lancaster firm, generally one day per week. 

Perks + Benefits Employees of CLC Enjoy:

Health + Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Program

• Company-Sponsored Benefits (Medical, Dental, Life Insurance) *

• Up to 6% employer matched retirement plan*

• Generous Parental Leave + Additional Leave Options*

• Fitness/Wellness Program*

• Health Care & Dependent Day Care FSA *

• Transit + Parking Benefits *

Growth + Development

• Durfee Professional Development funds are available for all employees, in good standing, who have been with CLC for at least two years.

Flexibility + Additional

• Flexible working environment (depending on position requirements)

• Paid vacation/sick/holiday time

• CLC will pay the current year’s mandatory bar dues for all attorneys actively employed on the date bar dues are owed and who have no known plans to end employment with CLC within 30 days of the due date. CLC will also pay bar dues for new admittees who are actively employed on their initial payment due date and have no known plans to end employment with CLC within 30 days of the due date.

* Must meet eligibility requirements upon open enrollment

About CLC

CLC is the largest children's legal services organization in the nation, advocating for tens of thousands of children and youth in Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Placer County foster care systems. We are a powerful voice for our clients, fighting in and out of the courtroom for family reunification, permanence, educational opportunity, health and mental health services, self-sufficiency, and overall well-being. We want all of California’s children to have the support they need to succeed. We work to accomplish this goal through direct legal representation for children, multidisciplinary advocacy and support, and public policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, individual with disability, medical condition, marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status, protected veteran status, genetics or any other legally protected group status or non-job related characteristic of an individual as directed by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity—Reasonable Accommodation Assistance: Children’s Law Center of California is committed to maintaining an environment of equal opportunity. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided by this organization, please contact [email protected] further assistance regarding job postings.