Supervising Attorney – Family Law, Gender Based Violence

API Legal Outreach

. Provide management and coordination for the Violence Against Women project .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal representation and support to survivors of gender-based violence, with strong skills in courtroom advocacy, case management, and community outreach. Proven ability to supervise and mentor staff while fostering a commitment to social justice and serving diverse communities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal RepresentationCourtroom AdvocacySupervisory ExperienceBilingual SkillsCommunity Outreach

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Hard Skills

Litigation ExperienceCase ManagementTeaching SkillsRestraining Order HearingsChild Custody MattersImmigration PetitionsPublic Benefits MattersAdministrative Hearing ExperienceContract ManagementNon-Profit Services Experience

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationCultural CompetenceMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Legal ServerGoogle Workspace

Certifications & Qualifications

California Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Violence Against WomenGender-Based ViolenceSocial JusticeAPI CommunitiesCommunity Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide management and coordination for the Violence Against Women project
Assist survivors of gender-based violence, including domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence
Supervise and mentor staff
Coordinate pro bono support
Provide full-scope legal representation to survivors of gender-based violence
Represent clients in restraining order hearings, child custody and support matters, contested dissolutions, immigration petitions, and public benefits matters
Assist in other practice areas as needed
Report to funders regarding the organization’s work
Coordinate community education and outreach and staff clinics at accessible sites
Represent the organization at community, legal, funder, donor, and other meetings and functions
Provide technical assistance and training to community agencies and partners
Assist with administrative and fundraising work as necessary
Report to the Managing Attorney

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated commitment to social justice and to serving underserved API and other communities of color
Commitment to the mission, projects and organizational operations of API Legal Outreach
Strong relevant courtroom, case management, and teaching skills in the priority project areas
At least three years of successful experience in supervising others engaged in social justice work
Superior performance evaluations from relevant, applicable positions
Member in good standing of the California Bar
Bilingual and bicultural skills relevant to low-income communities
Ability to work well in a team-oriented, multi-cultural environment
Minimum five years of litigation and/or administrative hearing experience (preferred)
Supervisory experience, contract management, and non-profit services experience (preferred)
Experience with Legal Server and Google Workspace (preferred)
California driver’s license and own vehicle (preferred)
Cover letter, resume, and three professional references required