Supervising Attorney

Law Offices of Jean Schiedler-Brown and Associates, P.S. • Full-time • Seattle, Washington State, United States • $110k - $140k / year • 2w ago

Law Offices of Jean Schiedler-Brown and Associates, P.S.

Job Description: Supervising Attorney

Job Identification

Position Title: Supervising Attorney

Position Level: Mid-Career

FLSA Designation: Exempt

EEO Code: 2

Reports To: Managing Partner/Owner

Annual Salary Range and Benefits: $110,000-$140,000; PTO, Paid Holidays, Flex-schedule and hybrid-remote work options, Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401K+Matching, Paid Travel, Work-Life Balance.

General Summary

The Supervising Attorney will provide professional civil and criminal legal services to incarcerated populations in the areas of Civil Rights, Human Rights, Prison and Prisoners’ Rights Law. They will supervise Associate Attorneys (typically two), ensuring compliance with the mission of facilitating access to the courts and providing high-quality legal analysis and advice for individuals incarcerated in contracted Washington State Prisons. Case types may include, for example: liberty interests and due process, conditions of confinement, medical neglect, use of force, disciplinary procedures, and resolution processes.

Those who enjoy practicing in varied and evolving areas of the law will be a good fit for this position. The caseload volume in this firm is stable and well-controlled due to our rigorous focus on identifying meritorious post-conviction issues to advance. This firm is sensitive to the need for staff to maintain work-life balance, while also serving a vulnerable population from whom a high volume of requests is received.

Mid-career professionals with 5+ years of experience, who are ready to step into a team leadership role, are encouraged to apply. The Supervising Attorney must have strong legal research and writing skills and the experience necessary to review Associates’ work. Bilingual applicants, particularly Spanish language speakers, are encouraged to apply.

Applicant Instructions

To apply, please send resume, cover letter, sample of what you consider to be your best writing, and cause/case numbers for matters that demonstrate experience addressing legal issues. The writing sample may be a brief, or part of a brief, and must be authored in the name of the applicant. Application materials may also be sent directly to demi@jsbrownlaw.net.

Examples of Essential Job Functions

Oversee Associate Attorney case planning, case strategy, and workflow.
Review and evaluate Associate Attorney work.
Provide clear direction to Associates on complex legal issues.
Contribute to the firm’s leadership team on workflow and legal service programming evolution.
Review requests for legal services from incarcerated individuals confined at contracted Washington State Prisons.
Interview and advise incarcerated individuals by phone and in writing.
Travel to prison facilities to interview and advise incarcerated individuals.
Perform legal research on issues impacting eligible incarcerated persons and provide legal analysis and representation in accordance with state contract guidelines.
Build expertise in Prison and Prisoner’s Rights Law, which includes a broad range of issues, some examples of which are domestic relations, immigration, prison management, facility conditions, sentencing, conviction appeals, disciplinary matters, classification and transfers, and constitutional rights issues such as the right to medical and mental health care.
Prepare and present seminars on legal research, legal process, legislative updates, and other topics that facilitate court access for incarcerated individuals.
Update case files, maintain detailed time records, and other related records to document effective evaluation and completion of case assignments.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

Ability to identify, learn and apply applicable laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders and agency rules.
Experience with Washington State Rules of Professional Conduct for Lawyers and Washington Professional Responsibility Duties.
Experience in legal research methods, principles and practices.
Experience in time and case management principles.
Experience in contemporary office practices and procedures, including the use of standard computer software such as Microsoft Office.
Skill in researching, understanding, interpreting, and explaining constitutional provisions, statutes, laws, codes, regulations, and legal decisions.
Skill in legal and professional writing and advocacy.
Skill in obtaining information through interviewing, listening, and verbal feedback.
Ability to develop expertise in the area of prison and prisoners’ rights law, civil and human rights, and the representation needs of incarcerated individuals.
Ability to communicate complex legal issues to a diverse population.
Ability to analyze documents, interviews, facts and evidence, and apply case and statutory law to make conclusions and recommendations, and provide legal advice.
Access to own vehicle or other reliable means of transportation.

Education and Experience

Completion of a Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school or equivalent.
Must be an active member, in good standing, of the Washington State Bar Association.
5+ years’ experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to travel by automobile and airplane to Washington State prison facilities approximately once per week.
Sufficient mobility necessary to navigate office environments, including one flight of stairs, and prison facility environments.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, including laptop computers.
Must have access to reliable transportation and live within driving distance to main office in Seattle, WA.

Working Conditions

Working conditions include a law office and correctional facility environment, with opportunities for hybrid work based on the business needs of the firm. Must live within driving distance to main office in Seattle, WA.

This is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

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