Supervising Attorney (Health, Economic Rights Unit)

JOB DUTIES

· Supervision of direct services, including, public benefits, estate planning, employment, and consumer law matters.

· Hiring, training, mentoring, and professional development of staff.

· Collaborate with other Law Foundation team members to assist with program design, development, oversight, and administration of the Health Program.

· Work closely with the team to develop and support the Law Foundation’s systemic change efforts in the health context including litigation and policy advocacy.

· Direct representation of clients.

· Support program and organization-wide initiatives, including race equity.

· Oversee and participate in education and outreach to community about legal issues confronted by low-income people living with mental health or developmental disabilities, HIV or AIDS and other serious chronic illnesses, and people experiencing homelessness.

· Training and establishing training protocols for attorneys engaging in systemic advocacy.

· Advancing a community lawyering strategy in the Health practice.

· Developing and maintaining public relations with government agencies, decision-makers, and the community.

· Oversee and manage contracts.

· Participate in fundraising activities including events and grant writing and reporting

· Assist with supervision of other units as needed

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Deep commitment to and passion for the vision and mission of the Law Foundation.

· Minimum of five years of experience in public interest law or advocacy services.

· Experience developing policy advocacy responses or campaigns.

· Practice experience with Public Benefits field.

· Understanding of Medical-Legal Partnerships or other collaborative service delivery models.

· Effective management and delegation skills.

· Ability to effectively supervise legal work.

· Ability to effectively develop and lead a team and collaborate with other entities, both internal and external to the Law Foundation.

· Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with underrepresented communities, including people living with mental health disabilities, HIV/AIDS, or other disabilities, people experiencing homelessness, members of the LGBTQ community, and clients of diverse ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds;

· Ability to work with community-based organizations, government agencies, and decision-makers.

· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create a culture of feedback and continual improvement.

· Commitment to Race Equity work and incorporating race equity principles into the work.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Litigation experience, including affirmative litigation a plus.

· California Bar Membership required.