Supervising Attorney (Multilingual)

Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.
This position requires written and verbal fluency in English and Spanish

WHAT WE WILL DO FOR YOU:
As an employer of choice, we’re deeply committed to supporting our employees—because when you’re empowered, our mission thrives. We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind

• A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance coverage at no cost to you
• Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
• Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)
• 12 paid agency recognized holidays
• 2 floating holidays to use your way
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
Supervising Attorney is responsible for leading staff attorneys representing immigrant and refugee clients. Supervising Attorney will be responsible for leading one or more offices to ensure that Safe Route Immigration (SRI) attorneys represent clients in a holistic manner to achieve clients’ goals through aggressive advocacy including litigation. Supervising Attorney will work closely with the SRI Director to identify systemic legal problems and develop and implement solutions. In addition to overseeing attorneys and staff, Supervising Attorneys will represent clients and maintain a caseload. Supervising Attorney will ensure that staff comply with internal database (BlueDot) management and external funding reporting requirements.

• Supervise staff attorneys and support staff to ensure holistic, high quality legal representation to client are provided.
• Monitor substantive legal work and provide consult and advice to staff attorneys.
• Ensure staff development through mentoring and training.
• Ensure staff compliance with BlueDot database management.
• Ensure staff compliance with funding requirements.
• Prepare and draft required funder reports.
• Represent clients by maintaining a caseload and co-counseling with staff attorneys.
• Identify, develop, and implement legal strategies to address systemic legal problems.
• Develop and maintain a productive work environment.
• Develop a leadership role in legal services providers, legal associations, and community groups.
• Other duties as assigned by SRI Director

HOW YOU WILL BE A GREAT FIT:

• 5 years or more experience of practice
• Admission to practice law in a US state
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest work
• Prior supervisory experience
• Ability to lead and motivate
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills
• Possess strong time-management and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and set priorities
• Flexibility
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish or another foreign language
• Juris Doctor
• Must be working towards partial accreditation by the Department of Justice (DOJ)

Thank you! We sincerely appreciate your interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services NW team and thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. While we’re unable to respond to every candidate individually, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Lutheran Community Services NW is deeply committed to our mission of Health, Justice and Hope in all aspects of our work. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more compassionate community.