The Juvenile Justice Clinic at the Center for Juvenile Law and Policy, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, is accepting applications for the position of staff attorney and clinical supervisor. The candidate will be expected to supervise and direct certified law students representing youth in Los Angeles juvenile delinquency courts. The position is open to be filled immediately and would ideally begin sometime in August of 2016.
The Center for Juvenile Law and Policy is situated at Loyola Law School and houses three live-client in-house clinics providing direct representation. The CJLP brings public service, education, and advocacy together to improve the quality of legal services provided to indigent children in the juvenile delinquency system. For over eleven years, the CJLP has facilitated access to justice for Los Angeles youth and promoted fairness, opportunity, and compassion for children in courts and in public schools. The JJC provides free trial-level legal services to children in the Los Angeles delinquency courts while providing law students with a vital skill set and the opportunity to practice in the public interest. The JJC works collaboratively with the Youth Justice Education Clinic and a staff social worker to holistically represent youth and ensure that each and every client has the opportunity to succeed in life.
Candidates for the staff attorney position must possess 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, and a demonstrated commitment to social justice. Strong organizational and time management skills are essential. Professionalism is paramount, including an ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and seek guidance when appropriate. The ideal candidate should possess at least three to five years of relevant indigent defense and juvenile justice experience, including bench and jury trial experience. Candidates must also have a 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. Spanish-speaking ability is desirable. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the state of California for a minimum of two years to be eligible to supervise students.
The staff attorney will work together with the JJC 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 attorney is responsible for working together with the Director to ensure the effective management of the JJC. 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. Some evening and occasional weekend hours will be required.
This position is a full-time, year-round position for a fixed-term of two years. The salary offered is competitive and based on experience. Loyola Law School also offers an attractive benefits package. Loyola Law School has a vibrant social justice mission and maintains a strong commitment to diversity in its staff and faculty. Applications from women and members of groups traditionally underrepresented in legal education are especially welcome.
Applicants should submit the following:
• A cover letter describing the applicant’s relevant experience, interest in clinical supervision and an explanation of how the position fits within the applicant’s professional goals;
• Resume;
• Writing sample of 10 – 15 pages;
• A list of three professional references.
To apply, please go to https://jobs.lmu.edu/postings/26577. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Preference will be given to complete applications received by August 1, 2016.
Loyola Law School is an Equal Employment Employer. Visit the Center for Juvenile Law and Policy’s website at http://www.lls.edu/academics/centersprograms/centerfor juvenilelawpolicy/