Practice Group Director - Elder Law

Inland Counties Legal Services Inc.•Riverside, CA

5d•$120,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Inland Counties Legal Services (ICLS) Elder Law Practice Group is seeking a Practice Group Director to supervise and manage the Elder Law Team. This role involves delivering free legal services to seniors (age 60 and older) throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties via phone, video, and in-person appointments. The work focuses on estate planning, consumer matters, financial elder abuse, scams targeting elders, Elder Abuse, Domestic Violence and Civil Harassment Restraining Orders, Grandparent Visitation, and real property issues. ICLS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing legal services to low-income individuals in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, with a specific focus on seniors and those with the greatest social and economic need. Services are delivered through attorneys and paralegals under attorney supervision, encompassing advice, limited action, and direct representation in administrative and civil courts. The Elder Law Practice Group is one of eight practice groups within ICLS.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience working in Elder law.
At least 5 years of management experience in a legal environment.
Degree from law school and active member of the California Bar in good standing.
Ability to understand the objectives of poverty law.
Strong written, verbal and interviewing skills.
Patient and flexible.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience paid or volunteer, in legal service office serving low-income clients is considered an asset for employment.

Responsibilities

Supervise and manage all staff in the Elder Law practice group.
Monitor caseload and productivity of all staff in the Elder Law practice group to ensure efficiency and quality legal work.
Participate in management and administrative decision-making processes at ICLS.
Represent clients before the Superior Court.
Manage outreach and community engagement, including community education presentations.
Travel to and attend outreach events throughout San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.
Engage in grant reporting and identify and assist in grant applications.
Represent ICLS and its Elder Law Practice Group at outreach events and meetings with government organizations, other legal services, and community-based organizations.
Ensure that emergency matters are identified and timely and accurately referred to appropriate ICLS staff.
Provide accurate and helpful legal information, technical assistance, and referrals, and ensure staff does the same.
Identify matters within ICLS’s program priorities and ensure prompt, efficient, and accurate transmission to appropriate ICLS programs.
Perform related tasks or duties consistent with skills, abilities, and general responsibilities as assigned to support ICLS.
Work closely with other Practice Group Directors.
Ensure timely and appropriate responses to incoming requests for legal assistance.
Explore new models for service delivery utilizing technology.
Ensure that legal services provided are consistent with ICLS’s priorities, policies, and procedures, and that they maximize office resources for the highest level of assistance.
Ensure that grant performance expectations are met.
Complete grant reporting requirements as needed.
Identify new grant opportunities and collaborate with the Grants and Compliance Team to apply for them.
Provide mentorship to staff to build legal/litigation expertise.
Collaborate with the Pro Bono team to provide opportunities to volunteer attorneys.
Ensure that geographic locations are not a barrier to the delivery of high-quality legal services.
Foster an environment that welcomes and values staff.
Encourage staff to participate in and support DEIB initiatives.