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Rural Justice Fellowship The candidate reporting to the Directing Attorney, will provide comprehensive legal services to eligible clients in company priority areas in accordance with company program guidelines, the ABA Standards for Providers of Civil Legal Services and the Code of Professional Responsibility. Provide legal services (advice, negotiation, litigation & administrative advocacy) to low income clients in accordance with the program priorities and case handling policies. Review/supervise the work product of Community Workers and Support Staff relating to all clients being advised or represented. Take on significant statewide impact activity, including institutional, group litigation and community economic development. Develop leadership in working with the community, clients and other advocacy groups related to statewide impact issues. Develop specialized knowledge in a substantive area of poverty law and acts as a resource for other company staff through participation in at least one company task force. Coordinate advocacy in substantive areas through collaboration with other human services providers, non-profit organizations and community, client or other advocacy groups. Participate in training programs, case reviews, staff meetings and other company activities. Prepare and provide community education regarding legal rights. Collaborate with members of the private bar as necessary. Maintain contemporaneous time records in case management system. Maintain great working relationship with all staff. Other duties as assigned.
Qualification and Experience
The candidate should have a law degree and have taken the California Bar exam by September 1, 2019. Experience working with low-income families and communities is desired. Experience in a non-profit legal services environment is preferred. Prior experience in legal services and additional language ability relevant is desired. Must be committed to using legal training and experiences to use the law to create more justice for low-income immigrants, farmworkers, individuals with disabilities, LBGT communities, and children and families in rural areas. See job description at this link.
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