Supervising Attorney JO#6783 (Supervising Attorney)

Job Description and Duties RESPONSIBILITIES • Under the direction of the Managing Attorney, direct and oversee the legal analysis and reports of attorneys in unit working on the Judicial Resources and Technical Assistance Project. • Train new attorneys and coach all attorneys on Title IV-E judicial determinations, file review and report writing. • Review legal analysis and reports of attorneys; advise on follow-up training needs for county or court stakeholders; participate in stakeholder meetings; and lead sensitive communications with courts when necessary. • Based on findings of prior review cycles and federal audits, set priorities, file review, and legal analysis workplan for the team. • Oversee the legal and multidisciplinary education content and delivery to courts and stakeholders across the state. • Manage procedures to ensure appropriate legal review and updating of legal guides, bench cards, materials and training curricular developed by the CARE unit. • Consult with the tandem Supervisor Attorney and Supervising Analyst to align educational content with program oversight and funding requirements and collaborate on annual training plan for courts and court stakeholders across the state. • Coordinate education offerings and technical assistance with California Department of Social Services (CDSS), county child welfare directors, and chief probation officers. • Maintain effective relationships and provide legal leadership for statewide policy and grant activities involving the federal California Child and Family Services Review (CFSR), Program Improvement Plan (PIP), CIP, and Title IV E training. • Represent Judicial Council programs in meetings and maintain communication with federal Children’s Bureau and state-level leadership at California Department of Social Services (CDSS); interpret California court rules and procedure for high-level state and federal policymakers. • Plan, organize, assign, supervise, review and evaluate legal analysis, legal content and other work of assigned staff and contractors, including all legal aspects relating to the Judicial Branch’s role in the federal Child and Family Services Review (CFSR), Program Improvement Plan (PIP), the Court Improvement Project (CIP), and title IV-E of the Social Security Act; coordinate program administration with the Supervising Analyst. Other Responsibilities • Attend CARE manager/supervisor meetings and the overall CARE monthly staff meeting. • Participate in office-wide initiatives including management team meetings and work groups developed at those meetings. • Participate in stakeholder groups, conference calls and other informational and policy sessions related to federal and state child welfare and juvenile justice law and regulation. 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: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Juris doctor and four (4) years of post-bar experience as a practicing attorney, which includes one (1) year of supervisory experience. After passing a state bar, work experience as a Law Clerk to a federal or state judge prior to formal bar admission will be considered qualifying experience. OR Two (2) years as an Attorney, in the assigned area, with the Judicial Council of California or two (2) years of experience performing the duties of a class comparable in the level of responsibility to that of an Attorney in a California superior court or California state-level government entity and a) completion of training courses on topics related to effective supervision within six (6) months of promotion; or b) one (1) year of previous supervisory experience. Licensing and Certifications • Current membership with the State Bar of California prior to hire. Desirable Qualifications • Expertise in juvenile dependency and juvenile justice law, including familiarity with federal requirements such as the federal Child and Family Services Review (CFSR) and accompanying Program Improvement Plan (PIP), the Court Improvement Project (CIP), and Title IV-E of the Social Security Act. • Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with proven experience developing staff, managing complex workloads, and guiding high-visibility statewide projects or convenings. • Familiarity with California Rules of Court, Judicial Council forms, statewide policy processes, and advisory committee work. OTHER INFORMATION Please note, if you are selected for hire, verification of employment eligibility or authorization to work in the United States will be required.