Staff Attorney - LGBTQ+ Program

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

No

Organization is committed to fighting for justice and individual rights alongside the most exploited communities of society. Through a network of regional offices and cross-cutting programs, Organization provides legal services to tens of thousands of low-income people annually. Our work impacts farmworkers, indigenous populations, individuals with disabilities, immigrant populations, LGBTQ+ communities, women, children, and low-income families in rural areas.

Organization is seeking a Staff Attorney for its LGBTQ+ Program to increase access to justice for low-income lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people in rural California, including LGBTQ+ agricultural workers and immigrants. The attorney will handle LGBTQ+-related cases and non-legal advocacy projects.

Job Responsibilities:

Conduct legal intakes for LGBTQ+ clients.
Provide brief counsel and advice and full extended services representation for LGBTQ+ clients on issues related to education, employment, health access, and immigration.
Assist other attorneys and community workers on LGBTQ+ related cases.
Assist in systemic advocacy that may include but is not limited to pre-litigation investigations, litigation, regulatory advocacy and amicus briefing, and community partnerships and collaborations.
Inform rural LGBTQ+ communities about their civil rights through the development and revision of outreach, community education, and training materials.
Conduct outreach and training, including making community presentations, attending agency/community meetings, and media appearances as required.
Conduct workshops and write articles regarding the provision of legal services to low-income LGBTQ+ communities to enhance access to quality LGBTQ+ related legal assistance nationally.
Support efforts to increase and improve LGBTQ+ related services and training opportunities in the larger legal aid community.
Cultivate key relationships through outreach and collaboration, and work to increase awareness of the organization.
Support local groups engaged in advocacy on behalf of low-income LGBTQ+ communities.
Foster leadership that is able to effectively engage in intersectional advocacy.

Job Requirements:

Admission and good standing with the California State Bar or attorney licensed in another state eligible to practice in California under the California Bar’s Multijurisdictional Practice Program.
Familiarity with LGBTQ+-related law, education, employment, healthcare, and/or immigration law.
Oral and written fluency in Spanish and English.
Excellent legal research and writing skills, with at least 1 year of litigation experience preferred.
Knowledge of and experience serving LGBTQ+, rural, immigrant, and low-income clients.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact constructively with diverse populations and survivors of trauma.
Ability to engage in intersectional advocacy and to bring the lens of intersectionality to CRLA’s work with clients and community partners.
Community education experience (developing and delivering workshops and presentations).
Willingness to travel is required. Travel will be 25-50% on average. Travel costs, including mileage, are reimbursed.
Willingness to work some evenings and weekend days.
Data analysis and investigation skills or experience.

Compensation & Benefits:

Organization offers a diverse, family-friendly environment and compensation based on competitive public interest salaries; generous benefits package which includes 100% employer-covered medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance for employees and up to 50% for dependents coverage; and 401K retirement plan with CRLA contribution effective immediately. Some professional dues are paid by CRLA (Bar Fees) and, if qualified, up to $6,000 law school Loan Reimbursement Assistance Program (LRAP). Generous paid leave policy which includes; 15 days of sick leave, 15 holidays each year, and vacation (accrue 15 days for the first year of service and 20 days after one year of service at CRLA). This is a union position (Legal Service Workers for Rural California "LSWRC" ), and the salary ranges from (Staff Attorney: $65,500-$90,000) depending on each year of admission to practice law in any . jurisdiction and any relevant law-related work experience prior to being admitted to practice law.

Organization requires that all employees are Fully Vaccinated, defined as a CDC-approved COVID vaccination and one booster shot. This offer is contingent on meeting this requirement.

Organization thrives on its diversity, and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. They are committed to building a culturally diverse workplace and strongly encourage women, persons of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, persons with disabilities, and persons from other underrepresented groups to apply.


Organization is seeking a Staff Attorney for its LGBTQ+ Program to increase access to justice for low-income lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people in rural California, including LGBTQ+ agricultural workers and immigrants. The attorney will handle LGBTQ+-related cases and non-legal advocacy projects.

Job Responsibilities:

Conduct legal intakes for LGBTQ+ clients.
Provide brief counsel and advice and full extended services representation for LGBTQ+ clients on issues related to education, employment, health access, and immigration.
Assist other attorneys and community workers on LGBTQ+ related cases.
Assist in systemic advocacy that may include but is not limited to pre-litigation investigations, litigation, regulatory advocacy and amicus

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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