Re-Entry Legal Services - Supervising Attorney

Central California Legal Services, Inc.; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Central California Legal Services, Inc. (CCLS) seeks a dynamic Supervising or Directing Attorney to lead its Pro Bono Program's Re-Entry Legal Services Project. The role supervises volunteers, develops partnerships, and expands clinic services within CCLS’ service area.

The attorney will work under the Director of Pro Bono & Strategic Partnerships, may base in Fresno, Merced or Visalia, or work remotely with occasional in-person meetings.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing of the State Bar of California.
• Supervising Attorney candidate: at least two years of experience; Directing Attorney candidate: at least five years; litigation experience preferred.
• At least two years of project management experience.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, goal-oriented, and organized.
• Excellent communication skills, including writing, public speaking, and interpersonal.
• Ability to travel and reliable CA driver's license; ability to work with diverse communities.
• Ability to represent CCLS on committees and with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Re-Entry Legal Services Project design, expansion, and operation.
• Recruit, manage, place, train, support, and recognize volunteers.
• Create and maintain volunteer training materials.
• Develop partnerships to sustain referral pipelines across service area.
• Expand services by volunteers, including paneling attorneys for expungement hearings.
• Supervise PBP staff and monitor program metrics and reporting.
• Prepare client-facing materials and operating procedures; oversee program database.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Volunteer coordination

Collaboration

Job description

Central California Legal Services, Inc. (CCLS) seeks a dynamic Supervising or Directing Attorney to lead its Pro Bono Program's Re-Entry Legal Services Project. The role supervises volunteers, develops partnerships, and expands clinic services within CCLS’ service area.

The attorney will work under the Director of Pro Bono & Strategic Partnerships, may base in Fresno, Merced or Visalia, or work remotely with occasional in-person meetings.