DC Affordable Law Firm · 1 month ago
Probate & Estate Planning Supervising Attorney
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$79K/yr - $79K/yr
3+ years expDC Affordable Law Firm (DCALF) is committed to closing access to justice gaps in the District of Columbia. They are seeking a Probate & Estate Planning Supervising Attorney to lead their Probate & Estate Planning practice, support a legal team, and ensure the delivery of high-quality legal services while fostering professional development among recent law graduates.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Help lead DCALF’s Probate & Estate Planning law This will include direct supervision of fellows, staff attorneys, and other legal team members, based on organizational need
Provide active engagement, guidance, and feedback in all phases of estate administration and estate planning cases
Assess staff capacity and contribute to decisions around allocation of work
Provide case management and case planning support
Demonstrate and counsel supervisees on effective time management. Implement and ensure compliance with DCALF’s evolving policies and procedures
Identify and assist with resolving potential ethical issues as they arise
Deliver and receive feedback to/from staff
Monitor developments in Probate & Estate Planning law and disseminate information to Probate & Estate Planning case handlers for integration into practice
Assist organization with drafting, implementing, and upholding new and existing policies and best practices
Foster growth of an inclusive and equitable workplace
Monitor and enhance compliance with case management and data entry requirements. Maintain and track internal data
Lead regular Probate & Estate Planning or general practice case rounds. Assist with and lead other internal and external trainings, as needed
Ensure staff concerns and questions are communicated to the Leadership Team
Serve as a DCALF representative for external stakeholder meetings, as needed
Assist with Probate & Estate Planning pro bono work and pro bono mentoring, as needed
Maintain a modest Probate & Estate Planning caseload, and co-counsel cases as necessary
Participate in regular meetings with the Probate & Estate Planning Managing Attorney to review case progress and assess staff/fellow professional development
Engage in regular trainings and community events to advance substantive and supervision skills, equity initiatives, and knowledge of community legal resources
As necessary, assist in drafting grant reports and reviewing data for grant applications
Assist in drafting grant applications and with grant reporting, as needed
Participate in brainstorming ideas for future grants, fundraising, social media, and DCALF growth
Qualification
Required
Membership or eligibility for membership in the District of Columbia Bar required
Minimum three years' experience practicing law in legal services, government, or private practice setting required
Minimum one year of prior supervisory experience required
Dedication to access to justice
Leadership and decision-making skills
Ability to foster strong collaborative relationships with clients, colleagues, partner organizations, and other constituents
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong time-management and organization skills
Creativity in identifying and implementing solutions
Sound independent judgment and decision-making skills
Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and race equity
Willingness to reflect upon critical feedback
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Excel required
Preferred
Experience in DC Superior Court
A background in probate law or estate planning is strongly preferred but not required
Benefits
401(k) retirement plan with 3% employer match.
Medical insurance and elective dental and vision insurance options.
Generous paid leave, including vacation, sick, and personal days, winter break closure (Christmas Day to New Year’s Day), Thanksgiving break, and all Federal and local DC holidays.
Paid parental/family leave through the DC Paid Family Leave Program.
Ongoing training opportunities.
Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) offered through the DC Bar Foundation (DCBF).
Company
DC Affordable Law Firm
DC Affordable Law Firm ("DCALF") is a nonprofit law firm in Washington, DC providing accessible and affordable family law, immigration, and probate legal services to hardworking DC residents from modest- and lower-income households.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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