What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Family Attorney Supervisor position at COMMUNITY ADVOCATES FOR FAMILY & YOUTH (CAFY)?
Benefits/Perks
- Community Impact
- Supervision Experience
- Flexible Hours
- Great team
Job Summary
We are seeing a Family Attorney to join our legal clinic. In this role as Family Law Attorney Supervisor you will oversee and guide our family law legal team. The ideal candidate will provide legal expertise, mentorship, and strategic direction while ensuring high-quality consultation and representation for clients. This role combines leadership, case oversight, and some direct legal work analysis, making it a key contributor to our mission of delivering exceptional family law services. If you are a self-starter with experience in family law, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Team Supervision and Leadership: Provide supervision, mentorship, and guidance to junior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff. Oversee caseloads to ensure legal strategies align with best practices and ethical standards. Conduct regular team meetings to review case progress, address challenges, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Case Management and Oversight: Review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements. Offer strategic advice on complex family law matters, such as divorce, custody, support, and property division. Monitor case outcomes to ensure high-quality client representation.
- Client Advocacy: Provide guidance on caseload of high-priority or complex family law cases. Assign representation to clients in court, mediation, or arbitration. Provide legal advice and develop case strategies that meet clients' individual needs.
- Compliance and Quality Assurance. Ensure adherence to legal and ethical standards in all casework and team activities. Stay updated on family law legislation and case law to inform practice and training. Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures to improve legal services. Seek opportunities to expand legal support to the community.
- Training and Development. Conduct weekly meetings for team members on family law topics and legal procedures. Support professional development by identifying training opportunities and providing performance feedback
Qualifications
- Community minded with at least 3-5 years' experience in practicing, consulting and representing the underserved and under-represented.
- Successful completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school and bar exam
- Active member of the American Bar Association (ABA)
- Ability to represent both plaintiffs and defendants
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues to best serve clients
Work Schedule and Compensation
- Part-time: flexible hours 2-3 days a week 5- 10 hours per week
- Competitive hourly or salary compensation based on experience.
- Flexibility for remote work and in-office presence as needed.
Flexible work from home options available.
Salary : $100 - $150
