Supervising Attorney, Community Justice Unit

American Friends Service Committee, Inc.; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

American Friends Service Committee, Inc. in Red Bank, NJ seeks a Supervising Attorney for the Community Justice Unit to supervise Legal Services Staff and provide direct legal representation.

The role involves monitoring project goals, reporting to funders, and engaging in advocacy at local, state, and national levels. The Supervising Attorney will help develop pro se clinics and community legal orientations, run training sessions for advocates, and organize legal screenings and workshops for

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support Legal Services Staff based in Red Bank office.
• Provide direct legal representation to clients.
• Monitor project goals and prepare reports for funders.
• Participate in local, state, and national advocacy activities.
• Develop pro se clinics and community legal orientations.
• Facilitate training sessions for advocates.
• Organize legal screenings and workshops for low-income immigrants.

Job description

Supervising Attorney, Community Justice Unit

The Supervising Attorney is responsible for supervision and support of Legal Services Staff based out of our Red Bank office; providing direct legal representation; monitoring project goals and objectives and developing reports for funders; and participation in local, state, and national advocacy activities. The Supervising Attorney will also play a key role in developing pro se clinics and community legal orientations, facilitating training sessions for advocates, and organizing legal screenings and workshops for low-income immigrants.