Supervising Attorney

Overview

This full-time Supervising Attorney position is remote but requires the candidate to reside in California. The role involves supervising attorneys and advocates within a statewide team focused on advocacy and community engagement for people with disabilities. The position reports to the Managing Attorney and may include oversight of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program.

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 optimize 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 underserved communities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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 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 relevant to the position.
• At least 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 languages.
• Experience in client representation, especially 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 contacts in ethnic or language distinct communities.
• Familiarity with or contacts in Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) or LGBTQIA+ communities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $89,435 to $130,958 annually (Band 12, Step A-J).
• Salary offers are based on a structured analysis of education and relevant experience to ensure equity.
• Benefits include 8% 401(k) match, health insurance (HMO options), 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, and telehealth services.
• Generous vacation, sick/self-care time, and holidays including the last week of December.
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Location

• Remote position requiring residence in California.

Additional Information

• The organization is committed to equitable and inclusive hiring and provides reasonable accommodations during the hiring process, including ASL interpretation, alternative interview materials, extended interview time, and other accessibility adjustments.
• Travel up to 25% of the time is required for hearings, client visits, meetings, training, and outreach.
• Work environments vary and may include offices, homes, community agencies, healthcare facilities, courthouses, and other institutional settings.
• Candidates must be able to transport themselves to work-related events.

Applications require a resume and cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The position remains open until filled.