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Public Interest Attorney in Coachella, CA

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.(CRLA) Sep 08,2014 Mar 05,2014 Location Coachella CA
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Public Interest

Attorney

Litigation - Public Interest

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

$42,000-$67,500

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Basic Unit Staff Attorney The candidate will report to the Directing Attorney or Project Director. Will provide comprehensive legal services to eligible clients in priority areas in accordance with program guidelines, the ABA Standards for Providers of Civil Legal Services and the Code of Professional Responsibility. Provide legal service to low income clients and client groups including advice, negotiation, litigation and administrative advocacy in accordance with program priorities and case handling policies. Review and supervise the work product of Community Workers and Clerical support staff relating to all clients being advised or represented. Undertake significant statewide impact activity, including institutional and group litigation or community economic development beneficial to the low income community. Develop leadership in working with community, client and other advocacy groups related to statewide impact issues. Work to develop specialized knowledge in a substantive area of poverty law and acts as a resource for other staff through participation in at least one task force. Coordinate advocacy in substantive areas through collaboration with other human services providers, non-profit organizations and community, client or other advocacy groups. Participates in training programs, local office case review or staff meetings or other activities as required. Provide community education regarding legal rights and prepares materials relating to these presentations. Work with members of the Private Bar as necessary in accordance with Private Bar Involvement. Maintain contemporaneous time records in the case handling system. Maintain a good working relationship with all members of the office staff. Utilize basic capabilities of word processing program.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should be admitted to practice law before the court of any state. Admission to practice law in the State of California or willingness to take the next California Bar Exam is required. Must have demonstrated commitment to working with low income clients. Good people skills and the ability to maintain positive relations with a diverse population required.

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