CCLS Staff Attorney - Consumer/Senior/Benefits Team

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Organization: CCLS – Central California Legal Services
Department: Consumer-Senior-Public Benefits Team
Job Title: Staff Attorney
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 3 years
Location: Central Valley, California

Summary:

CCLS, a non-profit organization, is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney to join their Consumer-Senior-Public Benefits Team. The Staff Attorney will represent low-income seniors and dependent adults in a variety of legal matters, while also engaging in outreach and education events and building relationships with community members and organizations. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney and be a member in good standing of the State Bar of California. Bilingual ability is strongly preferred. CCLS values diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages all interested individuals to apply.

Job Description:

- Provide legal representation to eligible seniors and dependent adults on estate planning, public benefits, and consumer matters.
- Initiate impact litigation to prevent and remedy unlawful acts against seniors and consumers.
- Work with the team to accomplish the Fresno, Merced, Tulare & Kings County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) seniors grant project goals.
- Participate in community outreach events and legal workshops/clinics across the Central Valley.
- Maintain relationships with CCLS attorneys, pro bono attorneys and volunteers, support centers, and community-based partners and service providers.
- Assist with in-person legal services at the CCLS Los Banos satellite office.
- Attend trainings and provide training to other CCLS staff.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Active member in good standing of the State Bar of California.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney.
- Civil litigation experience strongly preferred.
- Collaborative and team-oriented.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Ability to travel as needed.

Salary Information:

$65,208 - $92,703 per year.

Organization and Department:

CCLS – Central California Legal Services, Consumer-Senior-Public Benefits Team.

Job Title:

Staff Attorney.

Job Type:

Full-time.

Experience:

Minimum 3 years.

Location:

Central Valley, California.

CCLS is an equal opportunity employer and is subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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