What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney III, Racial Justice Act Specialist Attorney position at National Legal Aid & Defender Association?
Position Description
Job Description and Duties
The Indigent Defense Improvement Division (IDID) of the Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD) is seeking an experienced, driven, and creative attorney committed to improving indigent defense in California by specifically supporting defenders litigating the California Racial Justice Act (RJA) and related statutes.
By legislative mandate, OSPD’s IDID provides technical assistance to county-based indigent defense systems, direct training and resources to California’s defenders, and engages in activities to improve indigent defense across the state.
The RJA Specialist Attorney serves as a statewide expert on the RJA, developing trainings, tools, and support for defenders litigating systemic racism across California trial courts. In addition to training and direct support to defenders, the attorney provides strategic technical assistance to policy makers and other stakeholders, and engages in RJA coalition work. As an RJA Specialist, the attorney will draft amicus briefs, memos on developments in RJA caselaw, and assist OSPD’s internal appellate counsel with briefing and materials, as needed, to advance the RJA. The attorney will also develop expertise and take on projects related to other statutes and ameliorative law changes that impact racial justice work within the criminal legal system. The attorney works both independently and collaboratively to increase the capacity of defenders across California to successfully litigate the RJA and related statutes.
Please Take The Short Recruitment Survey Linked Below
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/M7N6925
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
OSPD has two regional offices located in Oakland and Sacramento.
The Oakland office is located downtown in a modern high-rise building near the 12th Street BART station, not to mention a variety of delicious restaurants.
The Sacramento office is located downtown in a modern high-rise building near SacRT Light Rail stations, Downtown Commons, and plenty of shopping.
OSPD permits full-time telework in accordance with government code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. Business travel reimbursements consider an employee’s designated Headquarters Location and primary residence. The policy may be subject to change by the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
Due to the nature and duties of the position, IDID attorneys are sometimes required to work nights, weekends, and other non-traditional schedules. Some duties must be performed in person, such as certain stakeholder meetings, presentations, and live trainings. The position requires traveling to conferences, meetings, and training events up to 10% of the time and includes occasional overnight travel, up to a week. Travel is primarily by automobile but also includes occasional train, airplane, or public transportation.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
ATTORNEY III
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-467754
Position #(s):
426-013-5795-XXX
Working Title: Racial Justice Act (RJA) Specialist Attorney
Classification: ATTORNEY III
$10,536.00 - $14,879.00
Individuals appointed to the Attorney III classification are eligible to receive the designated Hiring Above Minimum (HAM) rate. The Attorney III classification HAM rate is at $11,695.00.
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: United States
Telework: Telework
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Experience litigating the RJA. Ideal candidate would have experience litigating the RJA in California trial courts.
Experience designing/providing legal trainings and consultations to attorneys and/or community groups.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including ability to adjust communication styles to address/target different audience.
Knowledge of California’s indigent defense system and criminal legal stakeholders.
Experience facilitating group conversations and working effectively within coalitions.
Ability to survey the field to assess immediate versus long term needs and develop strategic priorities accordingly.
Strong administrative and organizational skills to collect and maintain data, articles, and resources.
Strong legal research and writing skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite including SharePoint and Teams.
Job Description and Duties
The Indigent Defense Improvement Division (IDID) of the Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD) is seeking an experienced, driven, and creative attorney committed to improving indigent defense in California by specifically supporting defenders litigating the California Racial Justice Act (RJA) and related statutes.
By legislative mandate, OSPD’s IDID provides technical assistance to county-based indigent defense systems, direct training and resources to California’s defenders, and engages in activities to improve indigent defense across the state.
The RJA Specialist Attorney serves as a statewide expert on the RJA, developing trainings, tools, and support for defenders litigating systemic racism across California trial courts. In addition to training and direct support to defenders, the attorney provides strategic technical assistance to policy makers and other stakeholders, and engages in RJA coalition work. As an RJA Specialist, the attorney will draft amicus briefs, memos on developments in RJA caselaw, and assist OSPD’s internal appellate counsel with briefing and materials, as needed, to advance the RJA. The attorney will also develop expertise and take on projects related to other statutes and ameliorative law changes that impact racial justice work within the criminal legal system. The attorney works both independently and collaboratively to increase the capacity of defenders across California to successfully litigate the RJA and related statutes.
Please Take The Short Recruitment Survey Linked Below
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/M7N6925
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
OSPD has two regional offices located in Oakland and Sacramento.
The Oakland office is located downtown in a modern high-rise building near the 12th Street BART station, not to mention a variety of delicious restaurants.
The Sacramento office is located downtown in a modern high-rise building near SacRT Light Rail stations, Downtown Commons, and plenty of shopping.
OSPD permits full-time telework in accordance with government code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. Business travel reimbursements consider an employee’s designated Headquarters Location and primary residence. The policy may be subject to change by the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
Due to the nature and duties of the position, IDID attorneys are sometimes required to work nights, weekends, and other non-traditional schedules. Some duties must be performed in person, such as certain stakeholder meetings, presentations, and live trainings. The position requires traveling to conferences, meetings, and training events up to 10% of the time and includes occasional overnight travel, up to a week. Travel is primarily by automobile but also includes occasional train, airplane, or public transportation.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
ATTORNEY III
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-467754
Position #(s):
426-013-5795-XXX
Working Title: Racial Justice Act (RJA) Specialist Attorney
Classification: ATTORNEY III
$10,536.00 - $14,879.00
Individuals appointed to the Attorney III classification are eligible to receive the designated Hiring Above Minimum (HAM) rate. The Attorney III classification HAM rate is at $11,695.00.
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: United States
Telework: Telework
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Experience litigating the RJA. Ideal candidate would have experience litigating the RJA in California trial courts.
Experience designing/providing legal trainings and consultations to attorneys and/or community groups.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including ability to adjust communication styles to address/target different audience.
Knowledge of California’s indigent defense system and criminal legal stakeholders.
Experience facilitating group conversations and working effectively within coalitions.
Ability to survey the field to assess immediate versus long term needs and develop strategic priorities accordingly.
Strong administrative and organizational skills to collect and maintain data, articles, and resources.
Strong legal research and writing skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite including SharePoint and Teams.
