Staff Attorney- Federal Pro Se Clinic

Min 1 yrs required

Contract, Full-time

No

Staff Attorney - Federal Pro Se Clinic: $75,000-$102,400 DOE

Public Counsel is a nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to advancing civil rights and racial and economic justice through comprehensive legal advocacy. We are seeking a staff attorney for our Federal Pro Se Clinic, which provides high quality legal assistance to individuals litigating federal civil actions without representation in the Central District of California. This is a full-time, exempt position funded by a time-limited grant with the potential for renewal.

Responsibilities:

- Provide procedural and substantive legal advice to pro se litigants in federal actions in a clinical setting
- Review and analyze federal pleadings in a variety of substantive areas (civil rights, employment, contract and tort matters, etc.)
- Prepare forms, guides, and instructional videos for pro se litigants
- Provide limited scope representation to selected low-income, pro se litigants
- Supervise a legal assistant and recruit, train, and supervise volunteer lawyers and law students at the Clinic
- Coordinate with judges, court staff, and community partners to provide pro se services
- Perform grant compliance duties and work with pro bono attorneys interested in representing pro se litigants
- Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

- . and California Bar membership
- At least 1 year of legal experience
- Familiarity with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Central District of California's Local Rules
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment and interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Experience working in a clinical setting preferred
- Excellent communication, research, and writing skills
- Spanish language fluency preferred
- Prior federal clerkship highly desired

Benefits:

- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with HMO and PPO options
- Flexible Spending Account option
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution after 1 year
- Employer-paid life insurance and disability plans
- Generous paid time off and compensatory time
- On-site parking or public transportation reimbursement

How to apply:

- Discuss lived experiences and working with clients in your cover letter
- Public Counsel requires COVID-19 vaccination for all employees
- Remote work has been permitted during the pandemic, but employees are required to work in the office at least one day per week
- Public Counsel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories

Join our team at Public Counsel and make a difference in promoting justice and equality in our community.

Not specified

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, Flexible Spending Account, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, On-site Parking or Public Transportation Reimbursement

Spanish

Legal Advocacy, Pro Bono Services, Civil Litigation, Policy Advocacy, Legal Assistance, Procedural and Substantive Legal Advice, Legal Analysis, Document Preparation, Supervision, Training, Grant Compliance, Bilingual (Spanish), Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Central District of California Local Rules, Court Documents, Communication, Research, Writing, Fluent in Spanish

J.D.

Please submit a cover letter and resume through the Public Counsel website

Qualification and Experience J.D. and California Bar membership, minimum 1 year of legal experience

Legal