Juvenile Justice Clinic Supervising Attorney

Loyola Marymount University

1d•$87,000 - $117,500•Onsite

About The Position

Loyola Law School's Center for Juvenile Law & Policy seeks a supervising attorney for the Juvenile Justice Clinic. The incumbent will be expected to supervise and direct certified law students representing youth in Los Angeles County juvenile delinquency courts. The Center for Juvenile Law and Policy (CJLP) houses four live-client in-house clinics providing direct representation. As part of the CJLP, the Juvenile Justice Clinic provides free legal services to children and young people in Los Angeles County delinquency courts while providing law students with a vital skill set and the opportunity to practice in the public interest. The JJC works collaboratively with community-based organization, all CJLP clinics, the Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic, and other Juvenile Justice stakeholders throughout the country. We utilize a holistic model, rooted in participatory defense to reduce recidivism and reach stability for each client and their support systems.

Requirements

JD Degree
Licensed to practice in California for at least two years
Minimum 2 years of experience related to indigent defense and juvenile justice, including bench and jury trial experience (will consider law school clinical experience)
Ability to mentor, supervise, and train law students in an in-house clinical program
Outstanding trial and lawyering skills
Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral), especially in working with large holistic teams.
Tenacity and dedication
Successful track record of working effectively with diverse and vulnerable client populations
Demonstrated commitment to social justice
Strong organizational and time management skills
Professionalism is paramount, including an ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and seek guidance when appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching and/or student supervision experience is preferred.
Spanish speaking ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for working together with the Clinic Director to ensure the effective management of the JJC and to support JJC fundraising and communications efforts.
Supervise clinic students’ work representing clients, including supervising certified law students in court appearances.
Thoroughly prepare certified law students in a timely manner before client/family meetings, meetings with juvenile justice partners, and court appearances.
Represent youth in the Los Angeles County delinquency courts including communication with clients, litigation, attendance at court hearings, and vigorous post-disposition advocacy.
During periods of student absence, the supervising attorney will be entirely or partially responsible for representation of clinic clients.
Co-teach, with the Clinic Director, the required courses of the Juvenile Justice Clinic.
Work with the Clinic Director to build and foster the clinic’s relationships with the community.
Other duties as assigned or requested.