Job Title: Legal Secretary Job Responsibilities: - Draft a variety of legal correspondence, forms, petitions, pleadings, motions, discovery, and informational material. - Type, review, and independently compose outgoing correspondence ensuring all legal documents/enclosures are in proper processing order and grammatically correct. - File documents with the court and stay updated with changes in local court rules and procedural requirements for litigation. - Maintain records
Job Title: Managing Director, San Francisco & Fresno Job Responsibilities: - Provide seasoned, disciplined, and effective management of the KIND field office, including performance management, budgeting, employee relations, and development-support functions. - Serve as the senior representative of the organization at the local level, engaging government, private sector partners, and community stakeholders to advance the organization's mission. - Supervise Senior Attorneys, M
Job Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Providing client consultations - Representing clients - Conducting research and analysis - Supporting with administrative and coordination functions Education and Experience: - . law degree (.) - Active bar membership with no disciplinary actions recorded - Experience in immigration law, specifically in removal defense, is strongly preferred - General grant knowledge is considered a strong positive Salary
Job Title: Senior Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - The Senior Staff Attorney is responsible for advocating for the rights and voices of immigrant and refugee families, aligning with the mission of social justice. - They will manage and handle removal defense cases, providing high-quality legal representation to clients. - The attorney will be expected to utilize case management and communication tools effectively to ensure efficient handling of cases. - They will engag
Job Title: Legal Assistant Job Responsibilities: The Legal Assistant at the organization will support attorneys or Department of Justice (DOJ) accredited representatives by facilitating the provision of affirmative immigration relief services and assisting in representing clients in removal proceedings. They will engage in outreach at community college campuses and community events as needed, and work collaboratively with other organization programs to promote systemic chang
Job Title: Legal Secretary Job Responsibilities: - Draft a variety of legal correspondence, forms, petitions, pleadings, motions, discovery, and informational material. - Type, review, and independently compose outgoing correspondence to ensure all legal documents/enclosures are in proper processing order and that correspondence is grammatically correct. - File documents with the court and stay updated with changes in local court rules and procedural requirements for litigat
Job Title: Supervising Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Supervising Attorney is responsible for overseeing their assigned team, which includes attorneys, service providers, legal assistants, and fellows. The role emphasizes monitoring the regional workload, maintaining stakeholder correspondence, and providing feedback to ensure the flow of legal information and workload. Key responsibilities include: Direct Legal Services: - Provide high-quality affirmative immigration a
Job Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Provide affirmative immigration relief services. - Represent clients in deportation proceedings. - Conduct outreach at assigned community college campuses. - Collaborate with other programs to drive an organizing culture influencing systemic change. - Assess immigration relief needs of clients and determine eligibility for benefits like Naturalization, DACA renewal, Employment Authorization, Family-Based Petitions, Adj
Job Title: CCLS Staff Attorney - Family Law Job Responsibilities: - Advise and represent survivors of domestic violence in related civil proceedings. - Provide legal representation to clients consistent with organization program priorities. - Identify and analyze systemic issues through individual casework, reviews of the organization data, and participation in statewide networks of legal services advocates. - Co-Counsel with other legal staff and pro bono partners. - Colla
Job Title: CCLS Staff Attorney - Immigration Law Job Responsibilities: - Provide direct legal services in immigration matters for victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual assault, focusing on U-Visas, T-Visas, SIJS, VAWA Self-Petitions, and Naturalization. - Collaborate with advocates to ensure high-quality legal representation aligned with program priorities. - Develop and maintain relationships with client groups and community-based service providers to
Job Title: CCLS Affirmative Litigation Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Conduct case evaluation and development. - Maintain a significant litigation case load from intake through trial, serving as lead attorney on some matters and as part of a team on others. - Negotiate favorable settlements both formally and informally and strategically implement a settlement strategy as necessary. - Collaborate with other advocates and the affirmative litigation team to ensure high-
Job Title: Directing Attorney - Housing Law Job Responsibilities: The Directing Attorney will serve as one of the two leaders of the Housing Law Team under the supervision of the Director of Litigation & Advocacy. This role involves providing strategic leadership on housing-related issues, including representing clients in unlawful detainer actions, habitability cases, and other landlord/tenant disputes. The Directing Attorney is responsible for evaluating cases to determine
Job Title: CCLS Staff Attorney - Health Consumer Center Job Responsibilities: - Work with advocates to ensure the delivery of high-quality legal representation to clients consistent with program priorities. - Develop and maintain relationships with client groups and community-based service providers, working collaboratively to identify community lawyering opportunities. - Identify and analyze systemic issues through individual and impact casework. - Participate in plan
Job Title: CCLS Staff Attorney - Housing Law Job Responsibilities: - Work collaboratively with a fast-paced eviction team, including attorneys and paralegals, to negotiate with opposing counsel. - Engage directly with clients to assist them in maintaining housing, including preparing discovery requests and responses, drafting pleadings, motions, and correspondence. - Negotiate settlements, conduct unlawful detainer bench and jury trials, and pursue appellate remedies.
Job Title: Managing Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Supervise and lead program staff in the relevant jurisdiction(s) with program oversight, direct representation, and pro bono placements. - Manage caseloads and other assignments, promote professional growth, and conduct employee performance evaluations. - Plan and implement recruitment, mentoring, and case placement strategies to increase pro bono representation of unaccompanied immigrant children. - Lead, delegate, and de
Job Title: Managing Director, San Francisco & Fresno Job Responsibilities: - Provide seasoned, disciplined, and effective management of the KIND field office, including program and performance management, budgeting, employee relations, and development-support functions. - Act as the senior representative of the organization at the local level, engaging government, private sector partners, and community stakeholders to advance the organization's mission. - Supervise Senior At
Job Title CCLS Summer Fellowship Program 2026 Job Responsibilities Fellows will be part of the **Members Only**, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free civil legal services to low-income individuals. The responsibilities of the Fellows include: - Working as part of a legal team and being assigned to one or more legal teams, such as the Health Consumer Center. - Gaining hands-on experience by working alongside CCLS staff in a fast-paced legal aid environment. - Parti
Job Title: CCLS Summer Fellowship Program 2026 Job Responsibilities: The selected Fellows will participate in the CCLS Summer Fellowship Program for a duration of 10 weeks. During this program, the Fellows will be integrated into one or more legal teams, specifically focusing on Consumer/Senior/Public Benefits Law. The responsibilities of the Fellows include: - Working alongside CCLS staff from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, to gain hands-on experience in a legal aid
Job Title: CCLS Summer Fellowship Program 2026 Job Responsibilities: The CCLS Summer Fellowship Program is an opportunity for law students to gain practical experience in the field of civil legal services. The program is designed to immerse Fellows in the work of providing free legal assistance to low-income individuals. During the 10-week program, Fellows will be assigned to one or more legal teams, with a focus on housing law and eviction defense. Fellows will work alongsi
Job Title CCLS Summer Fellowship Program 2026 Job Responsibilities Fellows in the CCLS Summer Fellowship Program will work as part of a legal team within the organization. During the 10-week program, they will be assigned to one or more legal teams, such as the Family/Immigration Law Team. The fellowship involves working closely with CCLS staff, providing hands-on experience in a legal aid environment. Fellows are expected to work Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00
CCLS seeks a skilled litigator to serve as a Director of Litigation and Advocacy (; In consultation with CCLS’s Leadership Team, this position will help design, strategically grow, and direct CCLS’s litigation and advocacy programs to effectively serve low-income individuals, families, and ; The DOLA will oversee the health, seniors, and benefits practice areas and work across the program as needed. DUTIES
**Members Only** (“CCLS”) seeks a dynamic person to join its Pro Bono Program (“PBP”) as Manager of CCLS’ Veterans’ Legal Services Project (; Through the VLSP, CCLS serves the legal needs of low-income veterans, with a focus on increasing housing stability. The VLSP Manager will work under the supervision of the Director of Pro Bono & Strategic ; The VLSP Manager w
CCLS Veterans' Legal Services Project Manager Fresno, CA Job Type Full-time Description Reports to Director of Pro Bono & Strategic Partnerships FLSA Status Full-Time, Exempt (Non-Union position) Application Deadline Until Filled Salary $85,895 to $98,021 per year PROGRAM DESCRIPTION **Members Only** (CCLS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was founded in 1966 for the purpose of providing free
Job Title: Supervising Clients’ Right Advocate Job Responsibilities: The Supervising Clients’ Right Advocate is a crucial member of the management team within the Office of Clients' Rights Advocacy (OCRA). This position is equivalent to an Associate Managing Attorney and involves significant leadership and supervisory responsibilities. The core responsibilities include: - Supervision (70%): Oversee attorneys and advocates, managing their workloads, providing training, ...
Job Title: Law Clerk - Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: Law clerks at the organization will engage in various tasks that provide a challenging and rewarding experience. They will be typically assigned to one practice group within the Legal Advocacy Unit, the Investigations Unit, or the Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy. The responsibilities include: - Interviewing clients and consumers to understand their needs and concerns. - Providing counsel and advice on self-advoca...
Job Title: Law Clerk - Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: The Law Clerk position at the organization is designed for current law students who wish to gain practical experience in disability rights law. The clerks are typically assigned to one practice group within the Legal Advocacy Unit, the Investigations Unit, or the Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy. The responsibilities of the law clerks include: - Interviewing clients and consumers to understand their legal needs. -...
Job Title: Law Clerk - Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: The Law Clerk position at the organization offers law students the opportunity to engage in meaningful work that supports the rights of individuals with disabilities. Law clerks are assigned to one of the practice groups within the Legal Advocacy Unit, Investigations Unit, or the Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy. Responsibilities include: - Interviewing clients and consumers to gather necessary information. - Prov...
Job Title: Law Clerk - Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: Law clerks at the organization will engage in a variety of legal tasks aimed at advocating for the rights of individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include: - Interviewing clients and consumers to understand their needs and concerns. - Providing counsel and advice on self-advocacy strategies to empower clients. - Conducting legal research and writing to support advocacy efforts. - Performing legislative analys
Job Title: Law Clerk - Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: Law clerks at the organization will be engaged in a variety of tasks that are both challenging and rewarding. Assigned typically to one practice group within the Legal Advocacy Unit, the Investigations Unit, or the Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy, law clerks will collaborate with their team to serve clients across the state. Responsibilities may include: - Interviewing clients and consumers. - Providing counsel a...
Job Title: Law Clerk - Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: Law clerks at the organization will engage in a variety of activities aimed at protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities. Their responsibilities include: - Interviewing clients and consumers to understand their needs and concerns. - Providing counsel and advice on self-advocacy to empower clients. - Conducting legal research and writing to support casework and advocacy efforts. - Performing legislative an
Job Title: Law Clerk - Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: The role of a Law Clerk at the organization involves engaging in a variety of legal and advocacy tasks aimed at supporting individuals with disabilities. Law clerks are typically assigned to one of the practice groups within the Legal Advocacy Unit (LAU), the Investigations Unit, or the Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy (OCRA). The responsibilities include: - Interviewing clients and consumers to understand their l...
Job Title: Law Clerk - Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: The Law Clerk position at the organization involves participating in a summer program that offers law students a challenging and rewarding experience. Law clerks are typically assigned to one practice group within the Legal Advocacy Unit (LAU), the Investigations Unit, or the Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy (OCRA). The responsibilities of a law clerk include: - Interviewing clients and consumers to gather necessa...
Job Title: Law Clerk - Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: Law clerks at the organization engage in a variety of responsibilities designed to protect and advocate for the rights of individuals with disabilities. They are typically assigned to a specific practice group within the Legal Advocacy Unit, Investigations Unit, or the Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy (OCRA). Key responsibilities include: - Interviewing clients and consumers to understand their needs and issues. -...
Job Title: Legal Intern (Appellate Advocacy & Special Litigation) Job Responsibilities: The Legal Intern will work directly with the Director of Appellate Advocacy to support the goals of the Legal Advocacy Department. The responsibilities include: - Contributing to litigation efforts at the department level or within specific issue-based programs. - Focusing on appellate advocacy projects while also engaging in litigation projects at various stages, including investigating,
Job Title: Summer 2026 Criminal Law & Immigration Project Internship Job Responsibilities: The internship at the Criminal Law & Immigration Project involves participating in one or more of the core streams of work within the organization’s Legal Advocacy Department. Interns will engage in the following responsibilities: - Conduct legal and policy research and analysis. - Assist in authoring advocacy materials, portions of court documents, and pre-litigation demand letters....
Job Title: CCLS Director of Litigation and Advocacy Job Responsibilities: - Directly oversee the health, seniors, and benefits practice areas at the organization. This includes active participation in regular file reviews, annual evaluations, and day-to-day mentoring of directing attorneys, attorneys, paralegals, and support staff. - Lead, co-counsel, coordinate, and advise on all stages of litigation. - Serve as a substantive resource on direct services matters. - Develop t
Job Title: Managing Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Managing Attorney is responsible for overseeing the delivery of legal services to children and families affected by family separation and other legal and policy changes impacting migrant children seeking refuge in the . Key responsibilities include: - Supervising and leading program staff in the relevant jurisdictions in collaboration with the Managing Director. This includes overseeing program operations, direct rep
Job Title: Attorney (Senior) Job Responsibilities: The Senior Attorney in the Healthcare/Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Practice Group will have several core responsibilities, which include: - Developing, leading, and participating in policy advocacy at both the state and federal levels. This involves commenting on, drafting legislation and regulations, and participating in stakeholder workgroups or committees. - Leading and participating in litigation, including
Job Title: Spring Law Clerks, Volunteer Job Responsibilities: The Spring Law Clerks at the organization will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of legal and advocacy tasks that are essential to the mission of protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include: - Interviewing clients and consumers to understand their cases and provide appropriate assistance. - Providing information on self-advocacy to empower individuals with disabilitie
Job Title: Summer Law Clerks, Volunteer Job Responsibilities: - Interview clients and consumers to gather relevant information and understand their needs. - Provide information on self-advocacy to empower individuals with disabilities to advocate for their rights. - Conduct legal research and writing to support various cases and legal initiatives. - Perform legislative analysis and writing to assist in policy development and advocacy efforts. - Represent clients at mediation
Job Title: Fall Law Clerks, Volunteer Job Responsibilities: The Fall Law Clerks at the organization will be involved in a variety of legal and advocacy tasks aimed at supporting individuals with disabilities. Their responsibilities include: - Interviewing clients and consumers to understand their needs and circumstances. - Providing information and guidance on self-advocacy to empower clients. - Conducting legal research and writing to support the organization’s cases and ...
Job Title: Spring Law Clerks, Paid Job Responsibilities: - Interviewing clients and consumers to gather relevant information and understand their legal needs. - Providing information on self-advocacy to empower individuals with disabilities to advocate for their rights. - Conducting legal research and writing to support ongoing cases and advocacy efforts. - Performing legislative analysis and writing to influence policy and legislative changes. - Representing clients at medi
Job Title: Summer Law Clerks, Paid Job Responsibilities: - Interviewing clients and consumers to gather relevant information and understand their legal needs. - Providing information and guidance on self-advocacy to empower individuals with disabilities. - Conducting legal research and writing to support ongoing cases and advocacy efforts. - Analyzing and drafting legislative documents to influence policy changes beneficial to individuals with disabilities. - Representing cl
Job Title: Fall Law Clerks, Paid Job Responsibilities: - Interview clients and consumers to understand their legal needs and provide appropriate advice. - Provide information and guidance on self-advocacy to individuals with disabilities. - Conduct legal research and draft legal documents, including memos and legislative analysis. - Analyze and write legislative documents to support the organization's advocacy efforts. - Represent clients at mediation and administrative hear
Job Title: Winter Law Clerks, Paid Job Responsibilities: - Interviewing clients and consumers to gather relevant information. - Providing information on self-advocacy to empower clients. - Conducting legal research and writing to support cases and initiatives. - Performing legislative analysis and writing to aid in policy development. - Representing clients at mediation and administrative hearings involving school districts, universities, regional centers, Social Security, a
Job Title: Winter Law Clerks, Volunteer Job Responsibilities: - Interview clients and consumers to gather information and understand their legal needs. - Provide information on self-advocacy to empower clients and consumers in asserting their rights. - Conduct legal research and writing to support various cases and legal matters. - Perform legislative analysis and writing to assist in public policy and legislative work. - Represent clients at mediation and administrative hea
Job Title: Legal Assistant Job Responsibilities: The Legal Assistant at the organization is tasked with supporting attorneys or Department of Justice (DOJ) accredited representatives in several key areas: - Provision of affirmative immigration relief services. - Assisting in client representation during removal proceedings. - Conducting services and outreach at community college campuses or community events as needed. - Collaborating with other programs within the organizati