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Litigation - General/Commercial Attorney in Paso Robles, CA

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.(CRLA) Jan 03,2020 Oct 01,2019 Location Paso Robles CA
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Public Interest

Attorney

Litigation - General (consumer)

1-3 yrs required

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LGBTQ+ Program Staff Attorney The candidate will help increase access to justice for low-income lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people in rural California, including LGBTQ+ farm workers. Will handle LGBTQ+-related cases and non-legal advocacy projects. Report directly to the LGBTQ+ Legal Director. Conduct legal intakes for LGBT clients, provide brief counsel advice, and full litigation representation for selected LGBT clients. Assist other attorneys and community workers on LGBT+ related cases. Assist in systemic advocacy that may include, prelitigation investigations, litigation, regulatory advocacy and amicus briefing, and community partnerships and collaborations. Work with the LGBT+ Legal Director to educate rural LGBT+ communities about their civil rights. Work includes developing and revising outreach and community education material and training curriculum, planning outreach and trainings, and conducting the outreach and trainings, including making community presentations and media appearances as required. Conduct workshops and write articles regarding the provision of legal services to low-income LGBT communities to enhance access to quality LGBT-related legal assistance nationally. Support efforts to increase and improve LGBT-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 LGBT+ communities. Foster leadership that is able to effectively engage in intersectional advocacy.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate must have excellent legal research and writing skills with 1-3 years of litigation experience. Should have admission to the California Bar and currently be in good standing with the California State Bar. Familiarity with LGBTQ+-related law, education, employment, and/or immigration law is required. Knowledge of and experience serving LGBTQ+, rural, immigrant, and low-income clients is needed. Should have good interpersonal skills and ability to interact constructively with diverse populations. Ability to engage in intersectional advocacy and to bring the lens of intersectionality to organization's work with clients and community partners is needed. Media relations skills and experience are essential. Community education experience (developing and delivering workshops and presentations) is a must. Oral and written fluency in Spanish and English preferred. Data analysis and investigation skills or experience is preferred. Computer knowledgeable (Microsoft Suite, Legal Server, Paycom & other cloud based systems) an asset. Should have willingness to work some evenings and weekend days.

Note: Willingness to travel is required. Travel will be 25-50% on average. Travel costs, including mileage, are reimbursed.

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Job Number: 41082

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