Supervising Attorney

Overview

This role involves supervising attorneys and advocates within a statewide team dedicated to empowering, educating, and advocating for Californians with disabilities. The position focuses on managing intake, outreach, and limited short-term assistance to ensure high-quality services and compliance with grant requirements. The role reports to the Managing Attorney and may oversee the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program.

Location

• Remote (Must reside in California)

Employment Status

• Exempt; Regular; Full-time

Salary Range

• $89,435 - $130,958 annually (Band 12, Step A-J)

Salary offers are determined through a structured analysis considering relevant education and years of substantially similar experience to ensure fair and consistent compensation aligned with organizational equity standards.

Benefits

• 8% Match on 401(k)
• Health benefits including HMO options
• Additional benefits: dental, vision, basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care, commuter)
• Health Reimbursement Accounts for some HMO plans
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telehealth services
• Generous vacation, sick/self-care time, and holidays (including the last week in December)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

Responsibilities

Supervision (70%)

• Supervise attorneys and advocates, including workload management, training, mentoring, and monitoring.
• Lead a work team to develop and implement strategies to achieve team goals.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and quality standards, including proper handling of personally identifiable information.
• Conduct weekly teleconferences with staff.
• Respond to inquiries and complaints regarding services.
• Provide training on substantive disability rights law to attorneys, advocates, clients, and others.

Support (20%)

• Collaborate with the supervision team to lead or assist in projects, including hiring processes.
• Coordinate with colleagues to maximize resources and promote quality client services.
• Conduct regular quality assurance reviews of casework and outreach.
• Compile reports from supervisees to support grant reporting obligations.

Community-Based Advocacy (10%)

• Perform outreach and support supervisee outreach efforts to traditionally underserved communities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervise multiple attorneys and/or advocates.
• Interview, hire, train employees; plan, assign, and direct work.
• Appraise performance; monitor and manage employee performance and job satisfaction.
• Address complaints and resolve problems in accordance with agency policies and applicable laws.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or equivalent.
• Membership in the California State Bar.
• At least 7 years of legal practice experience; or for internal candidates, 3 continuous years at the organization plus 6 years of legal practice.
• Demonstrated commitment through lived experience and/or employment history to working with people with disabilities and low-income clients, incorporating race equity and community lawyering principles.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading, developing, mentoring, or supervising law clerks, attorneys, or advocates.
• Expertise in one or more substantive areas of law related to the position.
• At least 2 years of experience leading multiple advocacy projects such as intake/outreach, administrative proceedings, writs, or single client lawsuits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in American Sign Language or other non-English languages.
• Experience in client representation, particularly in public interest and civil rights law.
• Experience advocating for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals.
• Experience with pro per legal clinics.
• Project management and supervision experience.
• Experience in the disability rights movement and/or extensive contacts in the disability community.
• Experience with or extensive contacts in ethnic or language distinct communities.
• Familiarity with or contacts in Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) or LGBTQIA+ communities.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time for hearings, trials, client visits, meetings, training, or outreach.
• Additional travel may be required to meet client, program, or funder needs.

Working Conditions

• Work performed in office or home environments and various field settings including healthcare facilities, client homes, community agencies, outpatient settings, courthouses, and institutional settings.
• Work areas may be noisy.
• Regular communication over online platforms required.
• Must be able to transport oneself to work-related meetings, training, and community events.

Application Process

• Resume and cover letter are required; incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.
• Examples of accommodations include ASL interpretation, alternative formats, extended interview time, quiet interview settings, and assistance with reading or note-taking.
• Applications are accepted until the position is filled; to be considered for the first round of interviews, applications should be received by July 10, 2026.

Equal Opportunity

Applicants who are people with disabilities, people of color, individuals from all protected classes, and formerly incarcerated people are encouraged to apply.