Job Title: Summer Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: - Participate in a 10-week, full-time internship program designed to support critical legal services for underserved individuals and families. - Attend a multi-day orientation to learn about the major legal problems facing low-income individuals and develop advocacy skills. - Engage in client interviewing, draft memos, work with community groups, and conduct legal research for cases and community issues. - Work on projects su
Job Title: Legal Graduate/Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: Legal Graduate/Staff Attorneys at the organization are tasked with advocating for individuals and families in Northern California, focusing on areas such as housing, public benefits, employment, and health care. The role involves providing quality legal services that empower clients to identify and defeat the causes and effects of poverty within their community. Attorneys are expected to be active in their local
Job Title: Summer Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: - Participate in a 10-week, full-time internship program from May 26 through July 31, 2026. - Assist in advancing the organization's mission by supporting critical legal services for underserved individuals and families. - Engage in client interviewing, drafting memos, and conducting legal research for cases and community issues. - Work with community groups and on projects including designing community education seminars and
Job Title: Legal Graduate/Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Advocate for individuals and families in areas such as housing, public benefits, employment, and health care. - Engage actively in local legal communities, state bar committees, and national advocacy organizations. - Share innovative advocacy tools and provide leadership within the California legal aid community. Education and Experience Information: - Recruitment is focused on third-year law students preparin
Job Title: General Counsel Job Responsibilities: The General Counsel position at the organization involves providing a wide range of legal and risk management services. The individual in this role will offer guidance to the board of directors, administrators, and various operating units such as dining, bookstore operations, commercial real estate activities, sponsored programs administration, California Intern Network, human resources, and general administration. Key respons
Job Title: Supervising Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Supervising Attorney is responsible for overseeing and managing intake, outreach, and limited short-term assistance to ensure that the organization provides the best possible services and satisfies grant deliverables and requirements. The role involves several key responsibilities divided into supervision, support, and community-based advocacy. Supervision – 70%: - Supervise attorneys and advocates, including workl...
Job Title: Public Policy Advocate II Job Responsibilities: The Public Policy Advocate II at the organization is an integral part of the Public Policy department, primarily responsible for legislative advocacy activities. This position entails the following key responsibilities: - Independently identifying and developing sponsored bill ideas to advance the rights and opportunities for people with disabilities. - Drafting and advocating on priority bills and budget items, inc
Job Title: Litigation Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Litigation Counsel at the organization plays a pivotal role in guiding litigation and developing strategies to enforce civil rights and anti-discrimination laws. The position involves leading and mentoring attorneys within the Legal Advocacy Unit (LAU) on various advocacy efforts, including federal and state court litigation and administrative hearings. The counsel is responsible for identifying complex legal and policy
Job Title: Separation of Powers Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Generate and lead high-profile cases within the Separation of Powers Program. - Identify and litigate emerging separation of powers theories to enforce individuals' rights through the Constitution’s structural protections. - Advocate for separation of powers both philosophically and practically. - Engage with organizations, trade groups, academia, and media to advance strategic goals. - Write persuasive piece...
ATTORNEY Job Title: Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Represent clients in dependency proceedings in court, including all phases of case proceedings. - Maintain professional relationships with bench officers, courtroom personnel, social workers, case management, attorneys, CASAs, and service providers. - Independently investigate and direct social work investigators to obtain necessary facts for case assessment. - Apply dependency case law, statutes, and court rules effectiv
Job Title: Litigation Fellowship (Fall 2026) Job Responsibilities: The Litigation Fellowship at the organization is a one-year program designed for recent law school graduates. As a fellow, you will be immersed in the field of public interest law, specifically focusing on individual liberty, property rights, and administrative law. Key responsibilities include: - Collaborating with the litigation team to develop precedent-setting cases. - Actively participating in all stage
Job Title: Litigation Fellowship (Immediate Opening) Job Responsibilities: - Work closely with the litigation team to develop precedent-setting cases. - Actively participate in all stages of litigation, including pre-litigation public records requests, discovery, and appellate work. - Draft briefs, comment letters, and research memoranda. - Assist in ongoing cases within assigned litigation practice areas. - Develop public interest cases from the ground up. - Engage in legal
Job Title: Senior Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate with the Directing Attorney and the Director of Legal Programs to mentor staff attorneys on federal Indian law issues. - Conduct client development by establishing and maintaining effective relationships with Tribes and Indian organizations within the service territory. - Ensure the office pursues and secures meaningful opportunities to work with Tribes, Indian organizations, and Indian individuals through
Job Title: Director of Legal Programs Job Responsibilities: - Program Direction: - Ensure legal issues affecting California Indians and Tribes are effectively addressed by program advocates. - Collaborate with the Executive Director, Director of Legal Impact and Legislative Affairs, Director of Compliance and Legal Technology, attorneys, and Board to assess program direction and provide recommendations for effective program services. - Develop and maintain a comprehensive
Job Title: Legal Clerk (Summer 2026 Legal Clerkship) Job Responsibilities: - Engage in high-impact legal work that addresses community-driven needs, with a focus on systems change within child welfare, juvenile justice, and developmental disability systems. - Collaborate with the **Members Only** team to identify high-needs stakeholders and develop strategies to address these needs. - Participate in drafting state court briefs and preparing legal research and writing in opposition to a
Job Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Reporting to a Senior Attorney, the Staff Attorney is responsible for investigating, managing, and representing Tribal Nation clients in cases governed by the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and associated state law. - The role requires a minimum of one year of experience as a practicing attorney, including litigation experience that prepares the applicant to handle dependency litigation in California. - Staff Attorneys are e
Job Title: Senior Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Co-lead the day-to-day operations of the Legal Counsel for Tribes team alongside other Senior Staff Attorneys. - Investigate, manage, and appear on cases governed by the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and associated state law on behalf of Tribal Nations. - Handle dependency litigation in California with minimal supervision, showcasing the ability to work independently in alignment with the organization's mission. - Su
Job Title: Legal Deputy Director Job Responsibilities: - Develop and implement legal and programmatic strategies for the Legal Counsel for Tribes Project (LC4T) in collaboration with the Legal Director to align with the organization’s annual objectives and overall mission. - Lead day-to-day supervision of the Legal Counsel for Tribes attorney and support team, including investigating, managing, and appearing on cases on behalf of Tribal Nations in cases governed by the Ind...
Job Title: Senior Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Provide regular legal advice and support to leadership and staff on risk management matters related to 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(3) organizations. - Serve as a resource on nonprofit legal and compliance issues for leaders of fiscally sponsored projects, with responsibilities including advising on grants, contracts, lobbying, media law, and general risk management. - Advise on compliance with laws, regulations, and guidelines gove
Job Title: 2026 Summer Law Fellow Job Responsibilities: The 2026 Summer Law Fellows at the organization are responsible for providing comprehensive legal services in various areas of federal Indian law. Working under the supervision of the field office Directing Attorneys and guided by the Director of Legal Programs, Fellows collaborate with the organization's four field offices to deliver high-quality legal representation. Their responsibilities include: - Conducting legal
Job Title: Senior Counsel, Payers & Revenue Job Responsibilities: The Senior Counsel, Payers & Revenue, is tasked with delivering expert legal advice and managing complex legal and operational issues within the Managed Care, Revenue Cycle, and Finance domains. This role supports the organization’s business objectives by providing strategic legal guidance, mitigating legal risks, and aiding in key negotiations and regulatory initiatives. The specific responsibilities inclu...