Lead Supervising Attorney – Violence Against Women Project

Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach seeks a Supervising Attorney to lead the Violence Against Women project in the San Francisco area. This role involves supervising staff, coordinating pro bono support, and providing direct legal representation to survivors of gender-based violence.

The position emphasizes community engagement, reporting to funders, and collaboration with partners to advance access to justice for API communities.

Qualifications

• California Bar in good standing with supervision experience in social justice settings.
• Minimum three years supervising others engaged in social justice work.
• Bilingual and bicultural skills relevant to API communities and people of color.

Responsibilities

• Provide management and coordination for the violence against women project, supervising staff and coordinating pro bono support.
• Deliver full scope legal representation for survivors of gender-based violence across div. hearings and related matters.
• Report to funders on program outcomes and impact.
• Coordinate community education and outreach at client-accessible sites.
• Represent API League Outreach at meetings with funders and partners.
• Provide training to community agencies and partners and assist with fundraising activities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team collaboration

Bilingual in community languages

Strong courtroom and case management

Commitment to social justice

Education

California Bar admission

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Tools

Legal Server

Google Workspace

Job description

Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach seeks a Supervising Attorney to lead the Violence Against Women project in the San Francisco area. This role involves supervising staff, coordinating pro bono support, and providing direct legal representation to survivors of gender-based violence.

The position emphasizes community engagement, reporting to funders, and collaboration with partners to advance access to justice for API communities.