TDP - Supervising Attorney

Responsibilities

• Legal case supervision and support
• Direct the work of Staff Attorneys and Housing Justice Fellows, including reviewing, and assigning case work, training, and coaching.
• Provide trial and in-court support to Fellows and less experienced Attorneys across different supervision teams, including regularly serving as co-counsel on unlawful detainer jury trials.
• Proactively supervise case work through frequent informal communications and regular 1-on-1 meetings.
• Maintain familiarity with supervisee’s cases and address potential workload concerns.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Legal Co-Director to improve team’s litigation standards and protocols and overall program design.

Qualifications

• Committed to ICLC’s mission and values, equity, diversity, and racial justice.
• Minimum of 3 years of eviction defense or housing litigation experience.
• Admitted to the California State Bar or in another state and eligible to practice as a Registered Legal Aid Attorney under Rule 9.45 of the California Rules of Court.
• Innovative and solution oriented.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Able to assume responsibility quickly and independently manage varied responsibilities in a rapidly growing organization.
• Commitment to client-centered advocacy, and ability to build trust and rapport with a wide range of clients and team members in a kind, appropriate, and effective manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to cultivate relationships with partner organizations.
• Desire to mentor junior staff, work as part of a team, and collaborate with project staff and partners.
• Excellent problem solving, time management, and decision-making ability.
• Effective communication skills, remaining responsive to team members in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to seek input from multiple stakeholders and see multiple priorities through completion.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.

Benefits

Compensation: Salary compensation from $91,000 - $125,000 per year and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Excellent benefits.