SUPERVISING ATTORNEY - LA1

Children's Law Center of California•Monterey Park, CA

6d•$120,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Law Center of California (CLC) is seeking an Attorney Supervisor who reports to the Firm Director. The role provides support and supervision to case-carrying attorneys and support staff while actively supporting the Firm Director and Management Team. The successful candidate works collaboratively with supervisors and staff to advance CLC’s mission of high-quality client representation, implement policies and procedures, support continuous quality improvement, and further strategic goals. The Attorney Supervisor advises and supervises attorneys across legal practice, litigation, case management, client contact, professional relationships, conflict analysis, advocacy, and office procedures. The role helps manage attorney workloads and coverage, mentors new hires, provides ongoing feedback and performance evaluations, and implements improvement plans when needed. It also involves coordinating with support staff, addressing performance concerns, participating in hiring and management activities, and carrying out additional duties assigned by the Firm Director. The position is primarily based in Monterey Park and requires travel to CLC’s Lancaster firm, generally one day per week. A valid California driver’s license, reliable automobile, and auto insurance are required while working for CLC.

Requirements

At least five years of experience practicing dependency law.
Must be a current CLC staff attorney.
Juris Doctor degree.
Member in good standing of the State Bar of California.
Competence using the JCATS case management system, particularly for initiating, tracking, and distributing investigation requests and reports.
Deep understanding of investigative procedures and the investigator’s role from both attorney and investigator perspectives.
Excellent oral and written interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to problem-solve and mediate conflicts constructively.
Leadership skills and integrity in interactions with CLC staff.
Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, staff, bench officers, court personnel, clients, other parties in dependency proceedings, service providers, and the public.
Commitment to principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
High standards of ethical and professional conduct.
Valid California driver’s license, reliable automobile, and auto insurance while working for CLC.
Ability to travel weekly to CLC’s Lancaster firm, generally one day per week.

Nice To Haves

Management, supervisory, and training experience.
Prior experience preparing and responding to writ petitions.
CWLS certification may be considered as one factor in the selection process; it is not required.

Responsibilities

Supervise, assist, and advise case-carrying attorneys on substantive and procedural law, litigation and courtroom skills, case strategy and preparation, documentation and management, client contact, professional relationships, conflict analysis, advocacy, and office policies and procedures.
Arrange caseload and courtroom coverage for absent attorneys or uncovered caseloads, and coordinate with the supervisory team and Firm Director to assign, oversee, and balance attorney workloads.
Provide regular feedback and mentoring to new hires using CLC management training guidelines and three- and six-month checklists; share relevant training opportunities.
Provide ongoing feedback to direct reports, conduct formal performance evaluations, and implement Performance Improvement Plans when work remains unsatisfactory.
Contribute to performance reviews at the request of Investigator Supervisors, other Attorney Supervisors, the Office Manager, or the Firm Director.
Supervise and evaluate law clerks when appropriate or requested by an attorney.
Communicate and consult with secretarial, investigative, and support staff about clerical and case needs.
Respond as appropriate to formal and informal concerns, complaints, and comments regarding attorney and staff performance.
Participate in interviews for new or promotional positions and make recommendations.
Participate in Management Team and committee meetings, and work on committees as needed.
With Firm Director approval, or in the Director’s absence, conduct staff meetings and review and approve mileage and expenditure reimbursements and time-off requests.
Perform additional duties requested by the Firm Director, such as coordinating staffing with bench officers or training with Management Team members.
Continue learning and adapt to evolving social dynamics to better engage and support clients from all backgrounds.
Meet all qualifications outlined for the Attorney position.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program.
Company-sponsored medical, dental, and life insurance benefits.
Retirement plan with up to 6% employer matching.
Generous parental leave and additional leave options.
Fitness and wellness program.
Health care and dependent day care flexible spending accounts.
Transit and parking benefits.
Durfee Professional Development funds for eligible employees in good standing who have been with CLC for at least two years.
Flexible working environment, depending on position requirements.
Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time.
CLC payment of current-year mandatory bar dues for eligible attorneys actively employed on the payment due date, subject to the stated employment-status conditions.