Staff Attorney

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Staff Attorney

The candidate provides legal service to low-income clients and client groups, including advice, negotiation, litigation, and administrative advocacy in accordance with program priorities and case handling policies. Reviews and supervises the work product of Community Workers and Clerical support staff relating to all clients being advised or represented by him/her. Undertakes significant statewide impact activity, including institutional and group litigation or community economic development beneficial to the low-income community. Develops leadership in working with community, client, and other advocacy groups related to statewide impact issues. Works to develop specialized knowledge in a substantive area of poverty law and acts as a resource for other staff through participation in at least one CRLA task force. Coordinates advocacy in substantive areas through collaboration with other human services providers, non-profit organizations, and community, client, or other advocacy groups. Participates in CRLA training programs, local office case review or staff meetings, or other CRLA activities as required. Provides community education regarding legal rights and prepares materials relating to these presentations. Works with members of the private bar as necessary in accordance with CRLA Private Bar Involvement. Maintains contemporaneous time records in the CRLA case management system. Maintains a good working relationship with all members of the office staff. Other duties as assigned. Admitted to practice law in the State of CA or willing to take the next CA Bar Exam. Demonstrated commitment to working with low-income clients. Excellent written and verbal communication. Able to meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail. Good people skills and the ability to maintain positive relations with a diverse population. Bilingual (English & Spanish). Experience working with low-income families and communities. Experience in a non-profit legal services environment. Prior experience in legal services and additional language ability relevant. Bilingual (English & Spanish).

Company info

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.(CRLA)
3 Williams Road
Salinas
California
United States 93905
Website : http://www.crla.org