Legal Aid Society Of DC
Supervising Attorney, Consumer Unit
Legal Aid Society Of DC, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Legal Aid DC
seeks an experienced Supervising Attorney for its Consumer Law Unit. Since 1932, Legal Aid has provided civil legal
assistance
to clients in individual cases and engaged in systemic reform. Currently, we provide individual representation in consumer law, domestic violence/family law, housing,
immigration,
public benefits, and appellate matters. We also
help individuals with the collateral consequences of their involvement with the criminal justice system. From the experiences of our clients, we
identify
opportunities for law reform, public policy advocacy, and systemic impact and appellate litigation.
Legal Aid believes that meaningful pursuit of our anti-poverty mission requires an unwavering commitment to racial justice and equity. We aspire both to reflect the rich racial diversity of the communities we serve and to value, respect, and empower our staff and clients to be effective agents of change. For more information about Legal Aid please visit our website,
www.LegalAidDC.org
. The Supervising Attorney will
provid
e
overall leadership and vision for Legal Aid’s consumer law practice. The Supervising Attorney will report to the Legal Director for the Direct Legal Services Program. Responsibilities:
Supervision of Attorneys and Professional Support Staff Supervise and guide unit attorneys at regular case review meetings; provide feedback to
supervisees
on case strategy, filings, and other work
product
.
May also supervise non-attorney staff, including unit legal assistant and/or unit intake sp
ecialist. Participate in performance evaluations; support supervisees’ professional development by working to
identify
strengths, areas for growth and improvement, and goals. Perform administrative and management functions necessary for supervision and organizational operations, including reviewing leave requests and timekeeping, and ensuring attorneys follow proper policies relating to case management and recordkeeping. Support
supervisees in
meeting
case handling expectations
while providing high quality legal services.
Leadership and Management of the Unit Review and assign new cases;
convene
regular unit meetings;
identify
or lead training opportunities; create uniform systems and polices for the unit. Maintain a modest caseload of consumer law matters for direct representation, either as sole counsel or co-counsel. Engage with leaders at DC Superior Court and relevant DC agencies to promote access to justice and the effective implementation of laws and programs
impacting
Legal Aid’s consumer client community. In collaboration with Legal Aid’s Development
team
, draft grant applications and reports relating to funding sources that support the unit’s work. Together with the Policy
team
,
identify
and advance policy goals to address systemic issues
impacting
low-income District consumers through legislative and other reform. Work with Legal Aid’s Barbara McDowell Appellate Project to
monitor
for
and
participate
in appellate cases with potential impact on the unit’s priority issues.
Leadership of the Organization Supervise intake and conflict clearance. Consider the impact of proposed organization-wide policies or actions on the Consumer Law Unit, as well as the impact on the entire organization. Participate in organization-wide discussions and initiatives.
People & Culture Actively
participate
as part of team of Supervisors and Project Directors in crafting and advancing organizational initiatives. Help to foster and reflect an inclusive organizational culture.
Qualifications:
Membership or eligibility for membership in the DC bar is
. A minimum of five years of experience in legal services, preferably in consumer law. A demonstrated commitment to social, economic, and racial justice. Significant
litigation
experience. The ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and organizational responsibilities. The ability to develop and
maintain
good working relationships with clients, staff, partner organizations, pro bono attorneys, the judiciary, and members of local legal services and advocacy coalitions. Ability to work skillfully, both independently and collaboratively with teams. Experience managing or supervising attorneys preferred. Proficiency
or fluency in a language spoken by our client community, other than English, would be a positive factor.
Salary and Benefits The attorney will be paid
in accordance with
Legal Aid’s Supervisor policy based on years of relevant
full-time
experience. Lateral hires will receive credit for years of relevant work experience. Starting salaries are as follows:
Supervising attorney with
seven
years of relevant experience:
$1
17,559 Supervising attorney with
eight
years of relevant experience: $
119,463 Supervising attorney with nine years of relevant experience: $1
21,458
Legal Aid
generally provides
two salary increases per year: a cost-of-living increase at the beginning of the year and a
step increase
in July.
Legal Aid offers a generous benefits package including fully paid health insurance for the employee, annual retirement match, 1
3
paid holidays,
25 days
of annual leave per year and
15 days
of sick leave per year. To Apply Legal Aid values an inclusive, diverse workplace and encourages applications from interested persons from diverse backgrounds of any race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We strongly encourage applications from people with personal experience with the criminal justice system and/or with lived experiences in the communities we serve.
Interested
persons
are encouraged to apply
immediately
and should
submit
a letter of interest and resume
here
. Applications will be reviewed as they are
submitted
. This position has a closing date of
August 29, 2025
. No emails or phone calls, please.
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seeks an experienced Supervising Attorney for its Consumer Law Unit. Since 1932, Legal Aid has provided civil legal
assistance
to clients in individual cases and engaged in systemic reform. Currently, we provide individual representation in consumer law, domestic violence/family law, housing,
immigration,
public benefits, and appellate matters. We also
help individuals with the collateral consequences of their involvement with the criminal justice system. From the experiences of our clients, we
identify
opportunities for law reform, public policy advocacy, and systemic impact and appellate litigation.
Legal Aid believes that meaningful pursuit of our anti-poverty mission requires an unwavering commitment to racial justice and equity. We aspire both to reflect the rich racial diversity of the communities we serve and to value, respect, and empower our staff and clients to be effective agents of change. For more information about Legal Aid please visit our website,
www.LegalAidDC.org
. The Supervising Attorney will
provid
e
overall leadership and vision for Legal Aid’s consumer law practice. The Supervising Attorney will report to the Legal Director for the Direct Legal Services Program. Responsibilities:
Supervision of Attorneys and Professional Support Staff Supervise and guide unit attorneys at regular case review meetings; provide feedback to
supervisees
on case strategy, filings, and other work
product
.
May also supervise non-attorney staff, including unit legal assistant and/or unit intake sp
ecialist. Participate in performance evaluations; support supervisees’ professional development by working to
identify
strengths, areas for growth and improvement, and goals. Perform administrative and management functions necessary for supervision and organizational operations, including reviewing leave requests and timekeeping, and ensuring attorneys follow proper policies relating to case management and recordkeeping. Support
supervisees in
meeting
case handling expectations
while providing high quality legal services.
Leadership and Management of the Unit Review and assign new cases;
convene
regular unit meetings;
identify
or lead training opportunities; create uniform systems and polices for the unit. Maintain a modest caseload of consumer law matters for direct representation, either as sole counsel or co-counsel. Engage with leaders at DC Superior Court and relevant DC agencies to promote access to justice and the effective implementation of laws and programs
impacting
Legal Aid’s consumer client community. In collaboration with Legal Aid’s Development
team
, draft grant applications and reports relating to funding sources that support the unit’s work. Together with the Policy
team
,
identify
and advance policy goals to address systemic issues
impacting
low-income District consumers through legislative and other reform. Work with Legal Aid’s Barbara McDowell Appellate Project to
monitor
for
and
participate
in appellate cases with potential impact on the unit’s priority issues.
Leadership of the Organization Supervise intake and conflict clearance. Consider the impact of proposed organization-wide policies or actions on the Consumer Law Unit, as well as the impact on the entire organization. Participate in organization-wide discussions and initiatives.
People & Culture Actively
participate
as part of team of Supervisors and Project Directors in crafting and advancing organizational initiatives. Help to foster and reflect an inclusive organizational culture.
Qualifications:
Membership or eligibility for membership in the DC bar is
. A minimum of five years of experience in legal services, preferably in consumer law. A demonstrated commitment to social, economic, and racial justice. Significant
litigation
experience. The ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and organizational responsibilities. The ability to develop and
maintain
good working relationships with clients, staff, partner organizations, pro bono attorneys, the judiciary, and members of local legal services and advocacy coalitions. Ability to work skillfully, both independently and collaboratively with teams. Experience managing or supervising attorneys preferred. Proficiency
or fluency in a language spoken by our client community, other than English, would be a positive factor.
Salary and Benefits The attorney will be paid
in accordance with
Legal Aid’s Supervisor policy based on years of relevant
full-time
experience. Lateral hires will receive credit for years of relevant work experience. Starting salaries are as follows:
Supervising attorney with
seven
years of relevant experience:
$1
17,559 Supervising attorney with
eight
years of relevant experience: $
119,463 Supervising attorney with nine years of relevant experience: $1
21,458
Legal Aid
generally provides
two salary increases per year: a cost-of-living increase at the beginning of the year and a
step increase
in July.
Legal Aid offers a generous benefits package including fully paid health insurance for the employee, annual retirement match, 1
3
paid holidays,
25 days
of annual leave per year and
15 days
of sick leave per year. To Apply Legal Aid values an inclusive, diverse workplace and encourages applications from interested persons from diverse backgrounds of any race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We strongly encourage applications from people with personal experience with the criminal justice system and/or with lived experiences in the communities we serve.
Interested
persons
are encouraged to apply
immediately
and should
submit
a letter of interest and resume
here
. Applications will be reviewed as they are
submitted
. This position has a closing date of
August 29, 2025
. No emails or phone calls, please.
#J-18808-Ljbffr