Directing Attorney - Central California Legal Services (Fresno)

Directing Attorney - Central California Legal Services (Fresno) The Directing Attorney will be one of two leaders of the Housing Law Team, both of whom will be under the supervision of the Director of Litigation & Advocacy (DOLA). The Directing Attorney will provide thoughtful leadership on housing issues, including but not limited to representation of clients in unlawful detainer actions, habitability situations, and other landlord/tenant problems. The Directing Attorney will also play a role in deciding the circumstances that require policy and/or systems‑change remedies and the ways in which CCLS’s work can drive a racially equitable solution. The Directing Attorney will be expected to strategize and determine the most effective tools to use in each case or issue(s) at hand – e.g., litigation, advocacy, community legal education, while maintaining an appropriate balance between the individual and the impact work. Duties Embrace and uphold the organizational and team specific vision, and execute through proper planning and coordination. Supervise, mentor, and coordinate training of supervising attorneys, staff attorneys, paralegals, support staff, and volunteers. Reinforce and maintain staff accountability related to a high standard of quality legal work. Foster and encourage teamwork and communication Monitor and maintain a high standard of representation and client services. Conduct team meetings and regular attorney and paralegal case review. Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy, and supervise the implementation of legal strategies. Oversee representation of clients in state and federal administrative and court proceedings. Evaluate conflicting demands and prioritize workload. Develop impact and/or affirmative litigation and co‑counsel with pro bono counsel as needed. Maintain a reasonable individual caseload as determined by supervisor. Facilitate and participate in collaboration across the program. Work with the pro bono program and pro bono volunteers to amplify impact. Assist with the fundraising and development, implementation, and reporting of programs. Prepare and submit necessary grant reporting paperwork. Represent the organization through development and maintenance of support and relationships with community‑based organizations, advocates, government agencies, elected officials and courts. Assist with planning and conducting city‑wide and statewide coalition meetings and task forces. Identify office needs and resources needed for the organization and participate in management team responsibilities to meet those needs. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Active member in good standing of the State Bar of California and Eastern District of California. Minimum 5 years of legal practice. Experience litigating in various forums, including State and federal courts. Excellent litigation skills. Excellent oral and written advocacy skills. Supervising, management and/or academic teaching experience preferred. Demonstrated leadership ability. Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Ability to work in a collaborative team model. Comfortable working under pressure; on a team or independently; passionate about the work, inquisitive, and analytical. Pro bono, government, public service, and/or academic experience preferred. Experience working with low‑income clients, collaborating effectively with diverse groups of individuals and organizations, and connecting and strategizing with local community leaders. Previous Legal Aid or other non‑profit legal services experience desirable. Bilingual ability preferred. Ability to travel as needed, proof of liability and property insurance on vehicle used. Salary: $98,819.53 to $117,844.13 per year #J-18808-Ljbffr