Community Legal Aid SoCal · 2 weeks ago
Seniors Supervising Attorney (Hybrid)
Santa Ana, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expCommunity Legal Aid SoCal is a non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the legal needs of low-income residents and seniors. The Supervising Attorney of the Seniors Unit will supervise attorneys and support staff providing holistic legal services to seniors in Orange County, addressing a variety of legal issues affecting the elderly population.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Supervise, train, and support attorneys, paralegals, and volunteers, including ongoing staff development and weekly case reviews
Promote the Seniors Unit’s visibility by participating in and encouraging engagement with local stakeholder and community organizations
Identify and facilitate training opportunities to strengthen staff expertise in legal issues affecting the senior population
Ensure compliance with all funding requirements, deliverables, and restrictions, with a focus on the Orange County Office on Aging
Prepare and submit required reports, audits, monitoring materials, and public comment responses in collaboration with internal teams and funding partners
Serve as the subject matter expert for the unit’s practice area, providing legal guidance and oversight
Supervise and support staff attorneys, paralegals, volunteers, and students across multiple offices, including mentoring, training, and co-counseling cases
Maintain a limited caseload and ensure accurate case notes and timekeeping in LegalServer
Oversee the professional and administrative operations of the unit, including setting priorities and implementing strategies
Conduct regular case reviews, trainings, and outreach activities to support staff development and community engagement
Lead recruitment efforts, performance evaluations, and professional development of unit staff
Coordinate policy advocacy, wrap-around legal services, and grant deliverables in collaboration with CLA SoCal units and Grants Management staff
Conduct regular case reviews and audits to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with organizational policies and legal standards
Prepare reports on performance, trends, and service gaps for leadership review
Track productivity and outcomes to ensure performance aligns with program goals and service delivery expectations
Work with a multicultural perspective
Perform other duties as required to meet the needs of the organization
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor and active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California Bar or member of another state bar and ability to register as a legal services provider
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the practice of law, broad experience in lawyering skills, including client interviewing, legal research, writing, drafting, negotiation, and demonstrated knowledge of poverty law across substantive areas
Demonstrated interest and experience working with the elderly population, with preferred knowledge of legal areas commonly affecting seniors (including public benefits, housing, elder abuse, consumer issues, and probate/estate planning)
Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, mentor, and motivate teams with strong written and verbal communication skills
Proactive, solution-oriented professional with sound judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Clio (or other Judicial Council Form preparation program) and other software programs
Reliable team player and effective multitasker with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Able to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented work environment
Empathetic, energetic professional with experience providing trauma-responsive and trauma-informed services to clients
Model & commit to CLA SoCal's mission and values – Required
Benefits
35-hour workweek - the work dictates the work schedule; some positions may work weekends or evenings.
Hybrid Schedule
16 paid holidays + PTO (including wellness days) starting Day 1
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability
401(k) with employer contribution
Student loan reimbursement program
Bilingual bonus pay for qualified staff
Company
Community Legal Aid SoCal
Community Legal Aid SoCal is dedicated to meeting the legal needs of low-income people throughout Orange and Southeast Los Angeles Counties through the provision of free legal services for qualifying individuals.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase