Directing Attorney - Lead Rural Justice & Advocacy

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.; Vista (CA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

LRAP reimbursement up to $6,000

Hybrid work

Job summary

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. seeks a Directing Attorney to lead satellite teams serving rural communities. You will supervise staff attorneys, manage a caseload, and shape advocacy in line with CRLA priorities.

The role requires leadership in housing, employment, education, or rural health areas, California Bar admission, and a commitment to low-income communities. Travel ~15% with monthly site visits, in a hybrid setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years experience practicing law, preferably in the CRLA Priority areas of housing, employment, education, rural health, or similar.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience and/or proven ability to organize and supervise the casework and advocacy of team members
• Demonstrated ability to interact constructively with diverse populations and team members
• Demonstration of commitment to working with low-income, marginalized and diverse populations

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide staff attorneys' litigation and other advocacy work, ensuring policy compliance.
• Maintain an active caseload of both affirmative and defensive in-court and administrative litigation.
• Develop and execute the annualized office work plan guiding advocacy and change strategies.
• Convene the local office advisory committee to identify opportunities for change advocacy.
• Conduct weekly staff meetings and case reviews to monitor intakes and service delivery.
• Manage, train, and evaluate office staff performance.
• Oversee community education and outreach activities to raise awareness of diverse advocacy areas.
• Collaborate with Development and Finance to evaluate grant opportunities and deliverables.
• Source and supervise interns and pro-bono attorneys.

Skills

Legal experience

Supervision

Diversity engagement

Public interest

Education

California Bar admission

Job description

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. seeks a Directing Attorney to lead satellite teams serving rural communities. You will supervise staff attorneys, manage a caseload, and shape advocacy in line with CRLA priorities.

The role requires leadership in housing, employment, education, or rural health areas, California Bar admission, and a commitment to low-income communities. Travel ~15% with monthly site visits, in a hybrid setting.