National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 2 months ago
SUPERVISING ATTORNEY, PRO BONO
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelNational Legal Aid & Defender Association is seeking a Supervising Attorney to oversee its pro bono program and provide direct client representation to low-income survivors in various legal matters. The successful candidate will manage volunteer initiatives and collaborate with various stakeholders to execute the pro bono strategy.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the ambassador for Survivor Justice Center’s pro bono program both internally and externally
Cultivate strong relationships with law firms, in-house counsel offices, and law school public interest and career planning offices
Actively participate in and attend networking events at partner law firms, volunteer events in the community, and recruiting/ outreach events at law schools
Collaborate with development and communications staff to engage pro bono attorneys in fundraising campaigns and agency communications
Oversee the recruitment of pro bono attorneys, law student interns, law fellows, and volunteers
Recruit new pro bono attorneys, particularly ones willing and able to take on immigration cases
Recruit service providers that offer victim services in diverse geographic areas and that work with underserved populations
Recruit, screen, and place law student interns, fellows, and volunteers
Oversee communications with potential volunteer attorneys and law students throughout recruiting process
Provide ongoing training and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys
Work with program staff to prepare and deliver legal trainings for pro bono attorneys
Provide oversight court representation to clients in DVPA matters
Oversee the preparation and maintenance of all volunteer training materials, educational resources and information handouts
Work with program staff to develop and coordinate training programs for volunteers
Oversee training of staff or volunteers at community agencies and victim advocates to assist victims via CLASP
Review and update all restraining order forms and online document assembly programs as needed for CLASP Project
Work with Survivor Justice Center supervisors and directors to identify and assign appropriate cases to appropriate volunteer attorneys
Serve as an internal resource for all pro bono and volunteer matters
Provide direction and oversight to pro bono associate in all areas including:
The placement of matters with pro bono attorneys
The collection and reporting of pro bono program data for fundraising, grant reporting, and operational activities
The design and execution of volunteer recognition initiatives
The organization and execution of pro bono clinics and special projects
Provide high-quality representation in a limited number of cases from all core legal programs
Adhere to standards of professional responsibility and all internal policies and procedures
Participate in staff trainings and meetings
Qualification
Required
J.D. degree from an accredited law school
Active membership in the California State Bar
Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, including experience in immigration and family law
Experience in managing and supervising staff or volunteers
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to cultivate relationships with diverse stakeholders
Experience in training and mentoring attorneys or volunteers
Commitment to serving low-income and underserved populations
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Preferred
Experience with pro bono programs or volunteer management
Familiarity with victim services and advocacy
Experience in fundraising or development activities
Knowledge of legal issues affecting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault
Experience in public speaking and community outreach
Company
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.
Founded in 1911
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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