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National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 4 weeks ago

Probate & Estate Planning Supervising Attorney

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

1+ years exp

National Legal Aid & Defender Association is committed to closing access to justice gaps in the District of Columbia. They are seeking a Probate & Estate Planning Supervising Attorney to lead the Probate & Estate Planning practice, supervise staff, and enhance the impact of the organization through innovative legal services and community outreach.

LegalNon Profit

Senior Management

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

Probate lawEstate planningSupervisory experienceCase managementCommunity outreachClient-centered practicesEquity initiativesLegal consultationsGrant writingSpanish proficiency

Required

One year of prior supervisory experience

Ability to travel to the office and DC Superior Court with ease and regularity

Maintain residence in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia for the duration of DCALF employment

Preferred

Demonstrated proficiency in spoken and written Spanish

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).