Legal Aid Services Of Oregon · 1 month ago
Supervising Attorney (Family Law) – Portland Regional Office
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing legal representation to low-income clients. The Supervising Attorney will manage the domestic relations and domestic and sexual violence practice group, supervise staff attorneys and paralegals, and assist in directing the legal advocacy and outreach efforts of the Portland Regional Office.
Responsibilities
Assist the Regional Director in managing the legal advocacy in the office
Train, onboard and supervise staff attorneys and paralegals
Handle own limited caseload
Manage complex intake systems directed at assisting clients in accessing program services
Maintain relationships with community partners
Help lead outreach efforts to marginalized populations
Provide positive support and mentoring to new lawyers
Demonstrate an understanding of anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression
Help lead the office in its effort to implement a race equity framework
Qualification
Required
Five years of family law legal experience
Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable clients
Broad range of poverty law experience
Experience and aptitude for supervising others and providing developmental planning for staff
Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively
Demonstrated understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression
Preferred
Bilingual in Spanish and/or another language
Members of the Oregon State Bar
Benefits
Full benefits package including individual and family health, vision and dental insurance coverage
6% employer retirement contribution
Generous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
Paid moving expenses