Supervising Attorney

The Supervising Attorney will work together with the YJEC Clinic Director to supervise clinic students’ work representing clients and to build and foster relationships with the community. In the absence of the Clinic Director, the attorney will also cover the clinic docket and supervise student work on client matters.

The Law School’s Center for Juvenile Law and Policy (CJLP) houses four live-client in-house clinics providing direct representation. As part of the CJLP, YJEC provides holistic education advocacy to young people who have been criminalized and pushed out of school due to their vulnerable identities, including race, disability, gender identity, and/or immigration status, and engages in systemic advocacy to dismantle the school-prison nexus.  Core to YJEC’s mission is building power in our communities by ensuring that law students, clients, and community members are equipped with tools to advance education justice. YJEC works collaboratively with all system stakeholders, including social workers, defense attorneys (such as the Juvenile Justice Clinic), minor’s counsel, and immigration attorneys to holistically represent youth and ensure that every client has the opportunity to succeed in life.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for working together with the Clinic Director to ensure the effective management of YJEC and to support YJEC fundraising and communication efforts.
• Partner with the Clinic Director to supervise clinic students’ work including direct client representation and systemic advocacy projects. During periods of student absence, the attorney will be entirely or partially responsible for client representation, including communication with clients, litigation, attendance at court hearings, and vigorous post-disposition advocacy.
• Represent young people in education and regional center proceedings, which may include advocating at court appearances (in juvenile, adult, immigration courts, etc).
• Lead or co-lead with the Clinic Director systemic advocacy projects that advance YJEC’s mission and values.
• Co-teach the course(s) required for students who are enrolled in the YJEC clinic, and continue developing curriculum responsive to law students’ needs and emerging trends and needs in education law.
• Partner with the Clinic Director to build and foster relationships with the community, including attending community events and hosting know-your-rights workshops.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.
• This position is a full-time, year-round position with an office at the Loyola Law School campus. This position requires driving to court, client homes, schools, etc. Some evening and occasional weekend hours will be required.

Loyola Marymount University

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Promote and support an environment that embraces diversity and inclusion. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Qualifications/Experience

• Candidates must have a JD Degree and must be licensed to practice law in the state of California for a minimum of two years to be eligible to supervise students. The Supervising Attorney will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for clinical teaching in the areas of education law.
• Minimum five years’ experience of relevant education law practice experience (will consider law school clinical experience).
• Demonstrated desire to mentor, supervise, and train law students in an in-house clinical program. Prior teaching and / or supervision experience is preferred, but not required.
• Candidates must possess the following:
  • Tenacity and dedication
  • Outstanding trial and lawyering skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication abilities
  • A successful track record of working effectively with diverse and vulnerable client populations from different culture, geographic, and economic backgrounds, including individuals with a history of severe trauma
  • A demonstrated commitment to social justice
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
• Professionalism is paramount, including an ability to manage multiple cases and projects, work independently and collaboratively, and seek guidance when appropriate.
• Spanish speaking ability is preferred.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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Staff Term (Fixed Term)

Salary range

$84,800.00 - $114,500.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)