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Supervising Attorney
(Full-Time Exempt Position)
Inner City Law Center (ICLC) is a nonprofit law firm located in the Skid Row neighborhood of Los Angeles. We are looking for extraordinary people to help us end homelessness in Los Angeles. Founded on the fundamental principle that every person should always be treated with dignity and respect ICLC fights for justice for low-income tenants working-poor families people who are disabled or experiencing homelessness people living with HIV/AIDS and homeless veterans.
Position Description: Inner City Law Center seeks a full-time Supervising Attorney to join the Benefits Advocacy team. Working in partnership with homeless service providers the Supervising Attorney will provide holistic legal services to tackle income barriers to clients becoming and staying housed. In addition to representing clients and participating in community outreach events including legal clinics and developing relationships with service providers the Supervising Attorney will handle and supervise attorneys fellows interns and administrative staff. While the staff make-up may change over time the Supervising Attorney will be directly responsible for supervising four attorneys and four paralegals and will address novel issues in addition to the following:
Responsibilities:
Hiring Criteria: Commitment to ICLCs mission and values. A minimum of two years of housing public benefits or other relevant experience. Prior supervisory experience is a plus. Admitted to the California State Bar or in another state and eligible to practice as a Registered Legal Aid Attorney under Rule 9.45 of the California Rules of Court. Commitment to client-centered advocacy and ability to build trust and rapport with a wide range of clients and team members in a kind appropriate and effective manner. Ability to assume responsibility quickly and independently manage varied responsibilities. Strong interpersonal skills and able to cultivate relationships with partner organizations. Desire to mentor junior staff work as part of a team and collaborate with project staff and partners. Excellent problem solving time management and decision-making ability. Effective communication skills remaining responsive to team members in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational and project management skills to seek input from multiple stakeholders and see multiple priorities through completion. Mission driven and dedicated to eradicating homelessness and dismantling the systems that contribute to it. Commitment to equity diversity and racial justice. Innovative and solution oriented. Strong research writing and analytical skills. Organized detail oriented and able to assume responsibility quickly and independently in a rapidly growing organization. Must have access to reliable transportation.
Compensation: Salary ranges from $91000 - $125000 annually and is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.
How to Apply:Cover letters and resumes are reviewed upon receipt and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply please upload your resume and cover letter detailing interest in the position directly to our website athttps:// Applications will not be considered if both resume and cover letter are not provided.
Inner City Law Center is committed to having a diverse staffand anequitableandinclusive workplace. To read our full DEI Statement please clickhere.
ICLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race religion ancestry national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity transgender status age disability marital status or medical condition. All qualified applicants with criminal histories shall be considered in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
To keep our staff and clients safe ICLC requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and undergo TB testing upon hire.
Full-Time