Managing Attorney - CEI

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Organization is looking for an experienced and dedicated Managing Attorney to join the Community Equity Initiative (CEI) program. This position will be based in either the Fresno or Tulare Office, with a hybrid work arrangement.

The Managing Attorney will be responsible for supervising staff, leading advocacy, developing and implementing creative strategies to address environmental justice issues in disadvantaged communities, and collaborating with partners and government agencies.

The ideal candidate for this role will have 3+ years of legal experience, a demonstrated commitment to working with low-income clients, a demonstrated commitment to environmental justice, experience with litigation and policy advocacy, and the ability to manage a caseload with minimal supervision.

The position offers a competitive salary of $95,000 to $118,000 per annum and a generous benefits package including 100% employer-covered Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance for employees and up to 50% for dependents coverage; and a 401K Retirement plan with CRLA contribution matching effective immediately.

Organization is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, persons with disabilities, and persons from other underrepresented groups to apply.


## Managing Attorney - CEI Environmental Justice

Organization is looking for an experienced and dedicated Managing Attorney to join the Community Equity Initiative (CEI) program. This position will be based in either the Fresno or Tulare Office, with a hybrid work arrangement.

### Job Details

* Job Location: Fresno Office - Fresno, CA
* Position Type: Full Time
* Salary Range: $95, - $118, Salary/year
* Job Category: Legal
* Application Deadline: Open until filled
* Term of Employment: Full-Time

### Position Description

CEI utilizes a community lawyering model to address environmental justice issues in disadvantaged communities. The model calls for creative, innovative advocacy that uses a multipronged approach to address the issues and their systemic roots. Approaches such as community leadership development and advocacy around policies are as important to the work as traditional legal advocacy. The CEI Managing Attorney should have a demonstrated interest in community lawyering and skills to lead and develop creative CEI teams in the area.

The CEI program covers a wide array of legal areas ranging from access to services such as water and broadband to the inequitable distribution of resources and siting of hazardous land uses. CEI’s client communities are Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities (DUCs) that suffer the consequences of historic underinvestment and discriminatory policies. They bear the burden of unjust and inequitable conditions and decisions.

The CEI Managing Attorney will work with the Legal Program Director and staff to develop and implement creative advocacy strategies to address community-identified environmental justice issues in the Fresno region, and will assist in managing the Staff Attorney and Community worker teams in the Fresno and Tulare offices. Primary responsibilities include legal advocacy/litigation, collaboration with partners and government agencies, community leadership development, analysis of pending policies, and supervision of staff.

### Essential Responsibilities/Duties

* Supervision of Staff and Advocacy
* Oversight and supervision of Community Equity Initiative staff and advocacy in the assigned counties.
* Supervise and guide staff’s advocacy work, including assessing legal needs and reviewing and editing litigation-related documents.
* Ensure that case handling complies with CRLA policies, Legal Services Corporation regulations, the ABA Standards for the Provision of Civil Legal Services, and ethical obligations.
* Conduct periodic case review meetings with staff to monitor for quality legal services and compliance with all applicable policies and regulations.
* Supervise and guide staff development, including evaluating staff and developing and implementing professional development plans.
* Strategic Advocacy
* Take on statewide impact advocacy, including group litigation and permissible legislative advocacy.
* Assist CEI teams to develop community leadership and support community residents’ capacity to participate in public decision-making.
* Work with CEI teams to develop and implement community-specific strategies in client communities.
* Coordinate advocacy in substantive areas through collaboration and co-counseling with pro bono partner organizations, agencies, communities, and advocacy groups.
* Raise awareness of successes and challenges facing DUCs through media, presentations, and participation in issue- and community-based coalitions.
* Organizational Responsibilities
* Develop specialized knowledge in a CEI priority area of environmental justice community leadership development and act as a resource for CRLA staff.
* Participate in training programs, staff conferences, staff meetings, and other CRLA activities.
* Model appropriate leadership behaviors and take swift action to mitigate behaviors that compromise CRLA values. In collaboration with Human Resources, ensure a culture of knowledge sharing and continued learning.
* Other duties as assigned.

### Qualifications

* Required Education and Experience:
* Demonstrated commitment to working with low-income clients.
* Demonstrated commitment to environmental justice.
* Some experience with litigation and policy advocacy.
* Admitted to practice law in the State of CA or admitted before the court of any state and willing to take the next

100% employer-covered Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance for employees and up to 50% for dependents coverage; 401K Retirement plan with CRLA contribution matching; 15 days of sick leave, 15 holidays each year, and 15 vacation days; some professional dues are paid by CRLA (Bar Fees); up to $6,000 annually for the law school Loan Reimbursement Assistance Program (LRAP) through CRLA

English & Spanish

Litigation, Policy Advocacy, Community Leadership Development, Supervision of Staff

Law Degree

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and completed CRLA Employment Application to

Qualification and Experience Admitted to practice law in the State of CA or admitted before the court of any state and willing to take the next CA bar

Legal