National Legal Aid & Defender Association
Supervising Attorney – Youth Justice
National Legal Aid & Defender Association - Oakland, California, United States, 94616
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Position Description
BayLegal’s Youth Justice Team (YJT) includes attorneys and a social worker who advance the rights of youth throughout the San Francisco Bay Area by providing civil legal services to young people experiencing homelessness, involved with foster care or juvenile justice systems, trafficked youth, youth in the school-to-prison pipeline, and young people with disabilities. The attorneys handle legal issues such as foster care entry, public benefits, guardianships, education advocacy, immigration relief, domestic violence, and other civil legal areas. We believe all young people deserve respect and resources to meet their goals. Our work includes civil legal representation, social work, community collaborations, and systemic advocacy.
Position
BayLegal seeks an experienced attorney committed to public interest and social justice to be the Supervising Attorney of our Youth Justice Team. This role involves supervising the legal work of YJT staff to ensure high-quality legal services. As part of BayLegal's management team, you will report to the YJT Managing Attorney, collaborate with other supervisors, and help develop the team’s vision. The position is based in one of our regional offices, including Oakland, with travel throughout the Bay Area.
Duties and Responsibilities
Engage with the diverse legal needs of low-income communities and youth in the Bay Area, contributing to BayLegal’s mission to reduce homelessness, promote stability, and address social injustice.
Assist the Managing Attorney in providing legal supervision and support, including reviewing writings, pleadings, intake procedures, and case strategies.
Maintain a client caseload or provide direct client services as appropriate.
Support professional development of staff through mentoring, training plans, and performance evaluations.
Collaborate with community partners to address systemic barriers.
Participate in strategic planning, funding, and outreach efforts.
Perform other tasks to further BayLegal’s mission.
Work Environment & Compensation
This role offers a hybrid work option, with at least three days per week in-office. Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $120,000 annually, based on experience, with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, student debt reimbursement, retirement plan, and paid leave.
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Supervising Attorney – Youth Justice
role at
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the
Supervising Attorney – Youth Justice
role at
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
Position Description
BayLegal’s Youth Justice Team (YJT) includes attorneys and a social worker who advance the rights of youth throughout the San Francisco Bay Area by providing civil legal services to young people experiencing homelessness, involved with foster care or juvenile justice systems, trafficked youth, youth in the school-to-prison pipeline, and young people with disabilities. The attorneys handle legal issues such as foster care entry, public benefits, guardianships, education advocacy, immigration relief, domestic violence, and other civil legal areas. We believe all young people deserve respect and resources to meet their goals. Our work includes civil legal representation, social work, community collaborations, and systemic advocacy.
Position
BayLegal seeks an experienced attorney committed to public interest and social justice to be the Supervising Attorney of our Youth Justice Team. This role involves supervising the legal work of YJT staff to ensure high-quality legal services. As part of BayLegal's management team, you will report to the YJT Managing Attorney, collaborate with other supervisors, and help develop the team’s vision. The position is based in one of our regional offices, including Oakland, with travel throughout the Bay Area.
Duties and Responsibilities
Engage with the diverse legal needs of low-income communities and youth in the Bay Area, contributing to BayLegal’s mission to reduce homelessness, promote stability, and address social injustice.
Assist the Managing Attorney in providing legal supervision and support, including reviewing writings, pleadings, intake procedures, and case strategies.
Maintain a client caseload or provide direct client services as appropriate.
Support professional development of staff through mentoring, training plans, and performance evaluations.
Collaborate with community partners to address systemic barriers.
Participate in strategic planning, funding, and outreach efforts.
Perform other tasks to further BayLegal’s mission.
Work Environment & Compensation
This role offers a hybrid work option, with at least three days per week in-office. Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $120,000 annually, based on experience, with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, student debt reimbursement, retirement plan, and paid leave.
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