SUPERVISING ATTORNEY, PRO BONO

Position Description Survivor Justice Center is seeking a Supervising Attorney to oversee its pro bono program, volunteer initiatives, and the California Legal Access for Survivors Project (CLASP) as well as provide direct client representation to low-income survivors in a variety of immigration and family law matters. The successful candidate will report directly to the Director of Legal Services and work closely with the Center’s Executive Director and Director of Development in executing our pro bono strategy and initiatives. Responsibilities Serve as the ambassador for Survivor Justice Center’s pro bono program both internally and externally Cultivate strong relationships with law firms, in-house counsel offices, law schools, public interest offices, and career planning offices Actively participate in and attend networking events at partner law firms, volunteer events in the community, and recruiting/outreach events at law schools Collaborate with development and communications staff to engage pro bono attorneys in fundraising campaigns and agency communications Recruiting and Training Oversee the recruitment of pro bono attorneys, law student interns, law fellows, and volunteers Recruit new pro bono attorneys, particularly those willing and able to take on immigration cases Recruit service providers that offer victim services in diverse geographic areas and that work with underserved populations Recruit, screen, and place law student interns, fellows, and volunteers Oversee communications with potential volunteer attorneys and law students throughout the recruiting process Provide ongoing training and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys Work with program staff to prepare and deliver legal trainings for pro bono attorneys Provide oversight court representation to clients in DVPA matters Oversee the preparation and maintenance of all volunteer training materials, educational resources, and information handouts Work with program staff to develop and coordinate training programs for volunteers Oversee training of staff or volunteers at community agencies and victim advocates to assist victims via CLASP Review and update all restraining order forms and online document assembly programs as needed for the CLASP Project Program Management Work with Survivor Justice Center supervisors and directors to identify and assign appropriate cases to volunteer attorneys Serve as an internal resource for all pro bono and volunteer matters Provide direction and oversight to pro bono associates in all areas including: placement of matters with pro bono attorneys; collection and reporting of pro bono program data for fundraising, grant reporting, and operational activities; design and execution of volunteer recognition initiatives; organization and execution of pro bono clinics and special projects Legal Representation and Other Duties Provide high-quality representation in a limited number of cases from all core legal programs Adhere to standards of professional responsibility and all internal policies and procedures Participate in staff trainings and meetings #J-18808-Ljbffr