Supervising Self Help Attorney

The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside is seeking an experienced and collaborative legal professional to serve as a Supervising Self-Help Attorney. In this leadership role, you will oversee court-based self-help legal services programs that support self-represented litigants while supervising a team of attorneys and paralegals dedicated to improving access to justice throughout Riverside County.

This is an exciting opportunity for a mission-driven attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values public service, and is passionate about mentoring staff, improving legal service delivery, and creating meaningful community impact.

Under the direction of the Managing Attorney, the Supervising Self Help Attorney oversees the daily operations of the Court’s Self-Help Legal Services programs and supervises Self Help Attorneys and Paralegals. This position combines leadership, program administration, legal research, and direct legal service support for self-represented litigants. 

• Supervise, coach, and develop Self Help legal staff
• Oversee daily operations and service delivery of self-help programs
• Analyze workflows, statistics, and program outcomes to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Coordinate program activities with court departments and external justice partners
• Provide guidance to judicial officers and court staff regarding general legal issues
• Research and analyze legislation and recommend procedural or policy improvements
• Develop educational materials, workshops, presentations, and online self-help content
• Assist litigants with forms, legal procedures, and referrals to community resources
• Respond to customer concerns and ensure quality service delivery
• Support innovation through online tools, instructional resources, and multimedia content

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

License Requirement

• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California

Experience

• Five (5) years of legal experience, including at least two (2) years providing legal services within a California legal aid, public interest, and/or self-help services organization 

The ideal candidate is:

• A strong and supportive leader who can motivate and mentor staff
• Skilled at balancing legal analysis with compassionate public service
• Comfortable working with individuals from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
• Experienced in program development, workflow improvement, and legal research
• An effective communicator with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Passionate about increasing access to justice and improving court user experience