Supervising Self Help Attorney

The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside is seeking an experienced and collaborative legal professional to serve as a Supervising Self-Help Attorney . In this leadership role, you will oversee court-based self-help legal services programs that support self-represented litigants while supervising a team of attorneys and paralegals dedicated to improving access to justice throughout Riverside County. This is an exciting opportunity for a mission-driven attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values public service, and is passionate about mentoring staff, improving legal service delivery, and creating meaningful community impact. The Court offers a hybrid-remote work environment for this position. The selected candidate will have a designated home court location in Indio, Palm Springs, or Banning, with a combination of remote and on-site work based on departmental needs and operational requirements. About The Role Under the direction of the Managing Attorney, the Supervising Self Help Attorney oversees the daily operations of the Court's Self-Help Legal Services programs and supervises Self Help Attorneys and Paralegals. This position combines leadership, program administration, legal research, and direct legal service support for self-represented litigants. Key Responsibilities Supervise, coach, and develop Self Help legal staff Oversee daily operations and service delivery of self-help programs Analyze workflows, statistics, and program outcomes to improve efficiency and effectiveness Coordinate program activities with court departments and external justice partners Provide guidance to judicial officers and court staff regarding general legal issues Research and analyze legislation and recommend procedural or policy improvements Develop educational materials, workshops, presentations, and online self-help content Assist litigants with forms, legal procedures, and referrals to community resources Respond to customer concerns and ensure quality service deliverySupport innovation through online tools, instructional resources, and multimedia content Minimum Qualifications Education Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school License Requirement Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California Experience Five (5) years of legal experience, including at least two (2) years providing legal services within a California legal aid, public interest, and/or self-help services organization The Ideal Candidate Is A strong and supportive leader who can motivate and mentor staff Skilled at balancing legal analysis with compassionate public service Comfortable working with individuals from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds Experienced in program development, workflow improvement, and legal research An effective communicator with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills Passionate about increasing access to justice and improving court user experience Riverside is the fourth largest county in California and the 10th largest in the United States. There are fourteen court facilities spanning 7,300 square miles that serve Riverside's 2.4 million residents. The courts and its employees hold a unique role in the public sector. The mission of the Riverside Superior Court is, ... in a fair, accessible, effective, and efficient manner, resolve disputes arising under the law and interpret and apply the law consistently, impartially, and independently to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of California and of the United States. Why Join Us? At The Court, You'll Have The Opportunity To Lead programs that directly impact access to justice for thousands of court users Supervise and mentor a dedicated team of legal professionals Collaborate with judicial officers, justice partners, and court leadership Drive innovation in legal education, online resources, and community outreach Work in a dynamic environment where your expertise and leadership matter At Riverside Superior Court, we reward hard work and dedication! We Offer Annual merit increases for satisfactory job performance A robust benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance A pension plan provided by the California Public Employer's Retirement System also known as CalPERS. You will contribute between 7% and 8% of your biweekly pay, depending on your membership status Optional deferred compensation programs Generous leave accruals Fourteen (14) paid holidays Bereavement leave Tuition discounts Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) or Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF) Certification #J-18808-Ljbffr