The Directing Attorney will be one of two leaders of the Housing Law Team, both of whom will be under the supervision of the Director of Litigation & Advocacy (DOLA). The Directing Attorney will provide thoughtful leadership on housing issues, including but not limited to representation of clients in unlawful detainer actions, habitability situations, and other landlord/tenant problems. The Directing Attorney will also play a role in deciding the circumstances that require policy and/or systems-change remedies and the ways in which CCLS’s work can drive a racially equitable solution. The Directing Attorney will be expected to strategize and determine the most effective tools to use in each case or issue(s) at hand – e.g., litigation, advocacy, community legal education, while maintaining an appropriate balance between the individual and the impact work.
DUTIES
• Embrace and uphold the organizational and team specific vision, and execute through proper planning and coordination.
• Supervise, mentor, and coordinate training of supervising attorneys, staff attorneys, paralegals, support staff, and volunteers.
o Reinforce and maintain staff accountability related to a high standard of quality legal work.
o Foster and encourage teamwork and communication
• Monitor and maintain a high standard of representation and client services.
• Conduct team meetings and regular attorney and paralegal case review.
• Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy, and supervise the implementation of legal strategies.
• Oversee representation of clients in state and federal administrative and court proceedings.
• Evaluate conflicting demands and prioritize workload.
• Develop impact and/or affirmative litigation and co-counsel with pro bono counsel as needed.
• Maintain a reasonable individual caseload as determined by supervisor.
• Facilitate and participate in collaboration across the program.
• Work with the pro bono program and pro bono volunteers to amplify impact.
• Assist with the fundraising and development, implementation, and reporting of programs.
• Prepare and submit necessary grant reporting paperwork.
• Represent the organization through development and maintenance of support and relationships with community-based organizations, advocates, government agencies, elected officials and courts.
• Assist with planning and conducting city-wide and statewide coalition meetings and task forces.
• Identify office needs and resources needed for the organization and participate in management team responsibilities to meet those needs.
• Other duties as assigned.
CCLS BENEFITS PACKAGE OVERVIEW:
Work/Life Balance
· 7.5 hour work day / 37.5 hour week
· 14.5 Paid Holidays
· Free wellness counseling & resources
· Union protection for applicable positions
Rewards for Dedication
· Annual pay increases
· Overtime for Hourly/Non-exempt staff
· Compensatory Time for Salaried/Exempt staff
More than Base Pay
· School Loan Assistance up to $500/month
· Bilingual Pay up to $90/month
· Home internet reimbursement of $25/month
· CCLS issued laptop & cell phone
· CA State Bar dues paid in full
· Mileage reimbursement
Retirement Contribution
· CCLS contributes to staff 403(b) plans starting at the one-year anniversary:
o Year 1 to 2 – 1% of salary contributed
o Year 2 to 3 – 2% of salary contributed
o Year 3 to 4 – 3% of salary contributed
o Year 4 to 5 – 4% of salary contributed
o Year 5+ - 5% of salary contributed
Group Health Insurance
· Coverage begins 1st of the month following hire date
· CCLS pays 100% for staff health insurance coverage
· CCLS pays 67% of staff dependent health insurance coverage
· Low-Cost Plans for:
o Dental PPO & Vision Insurance
o Long term disability & life insurance
o Workers Compensation coverage
Cash Out Options
· Vacation Cash Out:
o Accrued vacation cashed out & added to paycheck upon request
· Overtime Pay Out (Non-Exempt Staff):
o OT paid out within 30 days of accrual, per State standards
Computer Loan Fund
· Up to $1,500 interest free loan to assist staff with personal computer purchase
State Bar Exam Leave & Loan
· Protected leave for CA Bar Exam
· Interest-free loan for Bar Exam & study course fees
· Up to 8 weeks salary advance
• Active member in good standing of the State Bar of California and Eastern District of California.
• Minimum 5 years of legal practice.
• Experience litigating in various forums, including State and federal courts.
• Excellent litigation skills.
• Excellent oral and written advocacy skills.
• Supervising, management and/or academic teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team model.
• Comfortable working under pressure; on a team or independently; passionate about the work, inquisitive, and analytical.
• Pro bono, government, public service, and/or academic experience preferred.
• Experience working with low-income clients, collaborating effectively with diverse groups of individuals and organizations, and connecting and strategizing with local community leaders.
• Previous Legal Aid or other non-profit legal services experience desirable.
• Bilingual ability preferred.
• Ability to travel as needed, proof of liability and property insurance on vehicle used.
• Website: Please visit https://www.centralcallegal.org/careers/ to submit an online application.
• Direct Application Link:
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3682156/Central...
• Email: Please email the application resume and cover letter to the General Counsel, Jonathan Ota, at [email protected].
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