Managing Attorney - CEI Environmental Justice

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Position Title
Managing Attorney - CEI Environmental Justice
Position Number
39750
Job Category
Legal
Job Type
Full-Time
Position Location:
Fresno or Tulare Office

Managing Attorney - CEI Environmental Justice:
- Responsible for managing and overseeing the Community Equity Initiative (CEI) program, which addresses environmental justice issues in disadvantaged communities in California.
- Will work with the Legal Program Director and staff to develop and implement creative advocacy strategies to address community-identified environmental justice issues.
- Supervision of staff and advocacy, including ensuring compliance with policies and ethical obligations, conducting case review meetings, and developing professional development plans for staff.
- Take on statewide impact advocacy, assist in developing community leadership, and coordinate advocacy with partners and agencies.
- Develop specialized knowledge in a CEI priority area and participate in training and staff meetings.
- Must have a demonstrated commitment to working with low-income clients and environmental justice, as well as some experience with litigation and policy advocacy.
- Preferred qualifications include experience with issues related to the environment, local governance, land use, planning, leadership development, or civil rights, as well as experience working with low-income families and communities and in a non-profit legal services environment.
- This position is full-time and located in either the Fresno or Tulare office.
- Application deadline is open until filled.
- Must be fully vaccinated (CDC-approved COVID vaccination and booster shot) to be eligible for the position.
- Salary range is $95,000 to $118,000 per annum, with a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401K retirement plan, and paid leave policy.
- Women, persons of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

the model calls for creative, innovative advocacy that uses a multipronged approach to address the issues and their systemic roots. application:

crla invites all applicants to include in their cover letter a statement about how your unique background and/or experiences might contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of our staff and legal services practice

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