Staff Attorney (Consumer)

Max 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
Position Staff Attorney (Consumer)
Number of Openings 1
Open Date 9/10/2021
About the Organization The Public Law Center (PLC), Orange County's pro bono law firm, is committed to providing access to justice for low-income residents. Through volunteers and staff, PLC provides free civil legal services, including counseling, individual representation, community education, and strategic litigation and advocacy to challenge societal injustices. Now in its 41st year of service, PLC works with more than 1,500 volunteer lawyers, paralegals, and law students from throughout the county who volunteer their time and expertise. PLC's substantive law practice areas include consumer law and bankruptcy, family law, housing and homelessness prevention, immigration, health law, and transactional law assistance.

Public Law Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status.


Staff Attorney (Consumer) - Join our team fighting for justice for low-income and self-represented litigants and entrepreneurs in Orange County through innovative, collaborative, community-centered lawyering.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement - PLC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Organization Overview - The Public Law Center (PLC) is a pro bono law firm committed to providing access to justice for low-income residents in Orange County. We provide free civil legal services, including counseling, individual representation, community education, and strategic litigation and advocacy to challenge societal injustices.

Job Title: Staff Attorney (Consumer)
Department: Legal Services
Salary: $75,000 - $85,000
Job Type: Full-time, exempt
Location: Orange County, California
Open Date: 9/10/2021

About the Position - PLC is seeking an energetic and passionate staff attorney to handle a full caseload of cases on behalf of low-income clients dealing with consumer law issues. The attorney will also participate in legal clinics and workshops, coordinate referrals to other units for holistic legal services, conduct community education presentations, oversee volunteer attorneys and law students, and represent PLC at legal networking and community outreach events.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Handle a full caseload of consumer law cases for low-income clients, including debt collection defense, bankruptcy, homeownership scams, elder abuse, and civil litigation.
- Participate in and help coordinate legal clinics and workshops.
- Coordinate referrals to other units to provide holistic legal services to low-income clients.
- Conduct community education presentations to clients, partner agencies, and service providers.
- Oversee volunteer attorneys and law students through training, technical support, and general supervision.
- Represent PLC at legal networking and community outreach events.
- Full-time position with occasional evening and weekend work required.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- Active membership in the California State Bar or Bar Membership pending, or eligibility to practice under State Bar Multijurisdictional Practice Program.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
- 0-5 years of experience, with knowledge of consumer law and/or civil litigation preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong public speaking skills and ability to communicate with a variety of audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently and as part of a team.
- Must have own transportation, valid CA Driver’s license, insurance, and good driving record.
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless medically exempt or with a sincerely held religious belief.

Salary and Benefits

- Compensation dependent on experience; range of $75,000 to $85,000.
- Competitive benefits provided.
- Currently working on a part-time remote schedule (2 days in office, 3 days remote) SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Join Our Team - If you are passionate about fighting for justice and providing access to legal services for low-income residents in Orange County, we encourage you to apply for this position at PLC. As a staff attorney, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the community and work with a dedicated team of attorneys, volunteers, and staff.

Apply Now - To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter to [Organization] at [email address]. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join Our Mission - At PLC, we are dedicated to providing access to justice for low-income residents in Orange County. Join our mission and make a difference in the community. Apply now to become a part of our team.

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Competitive benefits package

Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

Legal representation, caseload management, legal clinic coordination, community education, volunteer supervision, public speaking, bilingualism

Active membership in California State Bar or eligibility to practice under State Bar Multijurisdictional Practice Program

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to the contact person listed below.

Qualification and Experience Active membership in California State Bar, bilingual in English/Spanish preferred, 0-5 years experience in consumer law or civil litigation

Legal