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 live 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 staff
• Lead a work team to develop and implement strategies to accomplish team goals
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and quality standards, including proper handling of personally identifiable information
• Conduct weekly teleconferences with attorneys and advocates
• 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 and monitor 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
• 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
• 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
• 2 years of experience leading multiple advocacy projects such as intake/outreach, administrative proceedings, writs, or single client lawsuits

Desirable Qualifications

• Fluency in American Sign Language or other non-English language
• 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, client visits, team meetings, education, training, or outreach activities
• Additional travel may be required to meet client, program, or funder needs

Working Conditions

• Work performed in office or home environments and in the field, including health care 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
• Applications accepted until the position is filled; to be considered for the first round of interviews, apply by July 10, 2026

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

• People with disabilities, people of color, individuals from all protected classes, and formerly incarcerated people are encouraged to apply
• Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and interview process, including ASL interpretation, alternative formats, extended interview time, quiet settings, and assistance with reading or note-taking
• Applicants requiring accommodations or experiencing issues submitting materials should contact the hiring team

Internal Candidate Eligibility

• Regular employees who meet minimum position requirements
• Employed for more than 6 months
• In good standing