Supervising Attorney (part-time)-Microbusiness and Nonprofit Support Program

San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid leave

Job summary

San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program (SDVLP) is seeking a Supervising Attorney to lead SDVLP’s Microbusiness and Nonprofit Support Program. The role focuses on supervising volunteers and staff, delivering free legal services to low-income entrepreneurs and nonprofits, and guiding program growth.

The position reports to the CEO and requires strong leadership, legal expertise in transactional business law, and a commitment to SDVLP’s mission to expand access to justice in San Diego.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing of the California Bar.
• Minimum of five years of transactional business law experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proven project management and supervisory skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Excellent Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Microbusiness and Nonprofit Support Program to ensure the delivery of high-quality pro bono legal services to nonprofit organizations and microbusinesses.
• Support the MNSP Staff Attorney and pro bono volunteers providing legal services to nonprofit organizations and microbusinesses.
• Provide training, guidance, and performance feedback to legal staff; and
• Assist in developing program policies, workflows, and best practices.
• Shape the strategic direction and growth of the MNSP.
• Build relationships with nonprofit clients, community partners, and funders.
• Design and implement workshops and legal clinics for nonprofit organizations and low-income entrepreneurs; and
• Collaborate with development and leadership staff on grant reporting and program evaluation.
• Track program outcomes and ensure grant compliance; and
• Engage in other tasks and projects to further SDVLP’s mission.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Supervisory skills

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: San Diego Downtown Office - SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary
Job Category: Legal

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Established in 1983, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, Inc. (SDVLP) is the oldest and most comprehensive pro bono legal services program in San Diego County. SDVLP’s mission is to provide equal access to the justice system by serving as a bridge between indigent and other disadvantaged people in San Diego County and the volunteer lawyers who are willing to donate their time and resources. Our team of talented and passionate employees is collegial, supportive, and committed to providing top-quality legal services to indigent, vulnerable San Diegans.

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

The Supervising Attorney for SDVLP’s Microbusiness and Nonprofit Support Program is a senior leadership position responsible for supervising SDVLP’s highly successful and rapidly-growing Microbusiness and Nonprofit Support Program (MNSP), which leverages pro bono attorneys to provide vital free legal services to microbusinesses and nonprofit organizations. The Supervising Attorney will oversee the delivery of legal services to low-income entrepreneurs and microbusinesses, empowering members of our community to build livelihoods that lift themselves and their families out of poverty. The Supervising Attorney will also oversee pro bono attorneys’ delivery of legal services to local nonprofit organizations, enabling these organizations to remain legally compliant, build capacity, and fulfill their missions. As the vast majority of cases are placed with pro bono attorneys, the Supervising Attorney will primarily oversee the delivery of services by volunteers, and will provide minimal direct legal services to clients. This role is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact in the San Diego community, combining legal representation, program leadership, and strategic development.

As part of the senior leadership team, this position will report to the Chief Executive Officer, and will directly supervise the Staff Attorney for SDVLP’s Microbusiness and Nonprofit Support Program.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Program Leadership & Supervision

• Supervising SDVLP’s Microbusiness and Nonprofit Support Program to ensure the delivery of high-quality, pro bono legal services to nonprofit organizations and microbusinesses;
• Supervising and supporting the MNSP Staff Attorney and pro bono volunteers providing legal services to nonprofit organizations and microbusinesses;
• Providing training, guidance, and performance feedback to legal staff; and
• Assisting in developing program policies, workflows, and best practices.

Program Development & Outreach

• Helping shape the strategic direction and growth of the MNSP;
• Building and maintaining relationships with nonprofit clients, community partners, and funders;
• Supporting outreach to clients, including designing and implementing workshops and legal clinics for nonprofit organizations and low-income entrepreneurs; and
• Collaborating with development and leadership staff on grant reporting and program evaluation.

Administrative & Organizational Responsibilities

• Accurately tracking and reporting program outcomes, data, and impact;
• Ensuring compliance with grant requirements and organizational policies; and
• Engaging in other tasks and projects as needed to further SDVLP’s mission.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing of the California Bar;
• Minimum of five years of transactional business law experience;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to successfully work as part of a team, and with the public, volunteers, government agencies, and partner organizations;
• Proven project management and supervisory skills;
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with accuracy and minimal direction; and
• Excellent Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is an exempt position requiring the ability to work in SDVLP's San Diego downtown office a minimum of 3 days per week: 20 to 25-hour work week.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary range is $80,000 - $90,000;
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance;
• 401K retirement plan with up to a 6% match after 6 months of employment;
• Generous paid leave benefits, including vacation and sick;
• Opportunities for professional growth and development; and
• We are an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

SDVLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.