Supervising Self Help Attorney

Superior Court of California, County of Riverside • Indio, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside is seeking an experienced and collaborative legal professional to serve as a Supervising Self-Help Attorney. In this leadership role, you will oversee court-based self-help legal services programs that support self-represented litigants while supervising a team of attorneys and paralegals dedicated to improving access to justice throughout Riverside County. This is an exciting opportunity for a mission-driven attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values public service, and is passionate about mentoring staff, improving legal service delivery, and creating meaningful community impact. The Court offers a hybrid-remote work environment for this position. The selected candidate will have a designated home court location in Indio, Palm Springs, or Banning, with a combination of remote and on-site work based on departmental needs and operational requirements. Under the direction of the Managing Attorney, the Supervising Self Help Attorney oversees the daily operations of the Court’s Self-Help Legal Services programs and supervises Self Help Attorneys and Paralegals. This position combines leadership, program administration, legal research, and direct legal service support for self-represented litigants.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California
• Five (5) years of legal experience, including at least two (2) years providing legal services within a California legal aid, public interest, and/or self-help services organization

Nice To Haves

• A strong and supportive leader who can motivate and mentor staff
• Skilled at balancing legal analysis with compassionate public service
• Comfortable working with individuals from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
• Experienced in program development, workflow improvement, and legal research
• An effective communicator with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Passionate about increasing access to justice and improving court user experience

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop Self Help legal staff
• Oversee daily operations and service delivery of self-help programs
• Analyze workflows, statistics, and program outcomes to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Coordinate program activities with court departments and external justice partners
• Provide guidance to judicial officers and court staff regarding general legal issues
• Research and analyze legislation and recommend procedural or policy improvements
• Develop educational materials, workshops, presentations, and online self-help content
• Assist litigants with forms, legal procedures, and referrals to community resources
• Respond to customer concerns and ensure quality service delivery
• Support innovation through online tools, instructional resources, and multimedia content

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• A pension plan provided by the California Public Employer's Retirement System also known as CalPERS
• Optional deferred compensation programs
• Generous leave accruals
• Fourteen (14) paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Tuition discounts
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) or Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager