Supervising Attorney, Health

Law Foundation of Silicon Valley•San Jose, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Law Foundation of Silicon Valley is seeking a Supervising Attorney to join their Health program. This program provides free legal advice and representation to individuals in Santa Clara County who identify as living with mental health disabilities. They also offer legal assistance to patients of specific health centers and individuals experiencing homelessness. The role involves supervising staff, leading legal advocacy, and ensuring client-centered service delivery within a mission-driven, equity-focused environment.

Requirements

Current member in good standing with the California State Bar.
3-5 years of pre-litigation and administrative advocacy experience and/or 3-5 years of public interest or similar advocacy experience.
A valid driver’s license or other reliable transportation (to travel locally as needed for case work and court appearances).
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 or similar, with openness to learning new tools.
Leadership in Legal Practice: either currently supervise or manage attorneys or legal staff, or have experience leading teams, people, or complex legal work and are ready to move into a formal management role.
Mission Alignment & Equity Commitment: A strong commitment to the Law Foundation’s mission, with a deep dedication to civil rights, social justice, and racial equity.
Leadership & Cultural Competency: Strong emotional intelligence and cultural competency, with experience leading, coaching, or mentoring a diverse team.
Legal Expertise & Systems Knowledge: Experience and understanding of public benefits, estate planning, employment, and consumer law, and/or significant experience working with mental health consumers, particularly in an in-patient hospitalization setting, as well as relevant state and federal constitutional and civil rights laws.
Communication & Collaboration: Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across audiences.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with systems such as Social Security and health agencies.
Ability to manage a litigation docket or legal caseload.

Responsibilities

Supervise a team of staff attorneys and professional staff, including oversight of casework.
Support implementation of program priorities, workflows, and internal processes established in partnership with leadership.
Help implement internal operational policies and procedures.
Foster a learning culture through regular feedback, coaching, and case/project debriefs.
Celebrate successes and help team members manage setbacks.
Promote staff engagement, collaboration, goal setting, and professional growth.
Advance the Law Foundation’s race, equity, and inclusion (REI) values in day-to-day supervision and practice.
Contribute to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
Collaborate across departments to support coordinated service delivery.
Ensure that community lawyering and advocacy remain central to the Health team’s work.
Lead direct legal services, including public benefits advocacy, civil commitment hearings, and public health-related legal work.
Represent and advocate for individuals living with mental health conditions, developmental disabilities, and other chronic health issues linked to poverty.
Oversee projects related to monitoring mental health facilities for legal compliance and potential violations.
Build and maintain relationships with community partners, allies, and coalition organizations in support of team goals.
Partner with internal teams to ensure coordinated, seamless, and client-centered service delivery.

Benefits

19 paid holidays per year
3-5 weeks of vacation per year
12 days of sick leave per year
Up to 6 months of parental leave
Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
Free/discounted mental health therapy and wellness services for employees and their dependents through our Employee Assistance Program
A 401(k)-retirement plan with employer contributions
A sabbatical after 5 years of employment
An additional monthly stipend for those who are bilingual and utilize their language abilities in the course of their job
An annual budget for professional development
Employer paid CA Bar license and/or social work license fees
The flexibility to work a hybrid schedule
An office building that offers a fully equipped gym, outdoor terrace, convenient on-site parking, bike storage, lounge areas, and 24/7 security