Lead Supervising Attorney, Families Together

Childrens Law Center; Washington; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Families Together Supervising Attorney at Children’s Law Center oversees training, supervision, and development of staff and volunteers, ensuring culturally humble and trauma-informed representation for DC children and families. The role balances case oversight with leadership responsibilities and program innovation.

You will conduct regular supervision meetings, review pleadings, mentor junior attorneys, coordinate with policy and external partners, and help advance guardianship, custody

Qualifications

• JD and DC Bar membership or immediate eligibility.
• At least two years of experience in family law matters in DC and/or related fields.
• Experience in a legal services setting and in at least one of: special education, housing, public benefits, child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop staff attorneys; mentor and train volunteers.
• Attend hearings and review pleadings; provide feedback and coaching.
• Ensure high-quality, culturally humble, trauma-informed representation.
• Lead program activities and coordinate with program leadership.
• Maintain a reduced caseload and provide brief advice and referrals.

Skills

Family law

DC legal services

Litigation

Advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) and DC Bar admission

Job description

The Families Together Supervising Attorney at Children’s Law Center oversees training, supervision, and development of staff and volunteers, ensuring culturally humble and trauma-informed representation for DC children and families. The role balances case oversight with leadership responsibilities and program innovation.

You will conduct regular supervision meetings, review pleadings, mentor junior attorneys, coordinate with policy and external partners, and help advance guardianship, custody