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Posted : Sunday, July 21, 2024 03:40 PM
*PROGRAM DESCRIPTION*
For over 50 years, Central California Legal Services (CCLS) has represented and advocated for low-income individuals in Merced, Tuolumne, Mariposa, Fresno, Tulare, and Kings Counties.
With more than 90 employees, our mission is to provide high quality, no-cost civil legal services to low-income individuals, families, and communities—improving the wellbeing of our Valley through systems-changing advocacy, client education, and legal work that meets individual clients’ immediate needs.
We also work closely with agencies and community organizations that share our commitment to support our clients in being their own agents of change.
There are currently vacancies on team separate legal teams in our Merced office, as detailed below.
*HOUSING TEAM POSITION DETAILS* CCLS seeks a full-time, experienced Staff Attorney to be a part of its dynamic Housing Team.
Our Housing Team oversees and implements the Shriver Right to Counsel and Homelessness Prevention Projects, which act to prevent homelessness.
The Staff Attorney will carry a caseload of eviction defense (unlawful detainer) and affirmative litigation cases and provide general legal support to clients across the Central Valley.
In addition to carrying their own caseload, the Staff Attorney will participate in community outreach events and legal clinics and workshops in partnership with community-based organizations.
They will also work with volunteer law attorneys from private law firms who are providing pro bono representation to clients facing eviction and uninhabitable conditions.
Through their work, the Staff Attorney will ensure safe and affordable housing and prevent individuals and families from being evicted into homelessness.
*HOUSING TEAM STAFF ATTORNEY DUTIES* * Work with a fast-paced eviction team, including attorneys and paralegals, to negotiate with opposing counsel, work directly with clients to help them stay housed, prepare discovery requests and responses, draft pleadings, motions and correspondence, negotiate settlements, conduct unlawful detainer bench and jury trials, and pursue appellate remedies; * Bring strategic, affirmative litigation to prevent homelessness and improve housing conditions; * Participate in organizing, conducting, and attending community outreach events and legal workshops/clinics across the Central Valley; * Maintain ongoing relationships with CCLS attorneys, pro bono attorneys and volunteers, support centers, and community partners; * Assist with provision of in-person, legal services at the CCLS Los Banos satellite office; * Attend national or regional trainings as deemed necessary and/or helpful to CCLS, and provide training on lessons learned to other CCLS staff; * Other duties as assigned.
*CONSUMER TEAM POSITION DETAILS* CCLS has an exciting position for an energetic Staff Attorney to serve on its Consumer-Senior-Public Benefits Team.
The Staff Attorney will provide legal representation to eligible seniors and dependent adults on a wide variety of issues impacting CCLS’ client population.
The Staff Attorney will also engage in outreach and education events and build relationships with community members, agencies, and other community-based organizations.
*CONSUMER TEAM STAFF ATTORNEY DUTIES* * Represent senior and consumer clients in estate planning, public benefits, and consumer matters, including direct services, administrative hearings, and affirmative litigation; * Initiate impact litigation to prevent and remedy unlawful acts against seniors and consumers; * Work with the team to accomplish the Fresno, Merced, Tulare & Kings County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) seniors grant project goals, maintain accurate records, and provide monthly written reports; * Participate in organizing, conducting, and attending community outreach events and legal workshops/clinics across the Central Valley; * Maintain ongoing relationships with CCLS attorneys, pro bono attorneys and volunteers, support centers, and community-based partners and service providers; * Assist with provision of in-person, legal services at the CCLS Los Banos satellite office; * Attend national or regional trainings as deemed necessary and/or helpful to CCLS, and provide training on lessons learned to other CCLS staff; * Other duties as assigned.
*QUALIFICATIONS* * Active member in good standing of the State Bar of California; * Minimum three years of legal experience as a practicing attorney; * Collaborative, team-oriented individual able to work with colleagues and external partners; * Ability to assume responsibility quickly, comfortable under pressure, and able to work independently and as part of a team; * Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; * Have an organized, detailed approach; * Excellent negotiation skills; * Able to use good judgment, multitask, and meet short-notice deadlines; * Ability to work with a wide range of clients in a kind, appropriate, client-centered manner; * Bilingual ability strongly preferred in English and at least one other language commonly spoken in the Central Valley (preferred); * Commitment to CCLS’ mission and core values; * Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; * Ability to travel as needed, proof of liability and property insurance on vehicle used.
*HOW TO APPLY* * Website*:* Please visit https://www.
centralcallegal.
org/careers/to submit an online application and join our CCLS family in an effort to _Advance Justice & Empower People_.
* Email*: *Please email application resume and cover letter to General Counsel, Jonathan Ota, at jota@centralcallegal.
org.
_CCLS is an equal opportunity employer: we value equity, inclusion, and diversity, across all races, cultures, classes, ages, religions, gender identities and presentations, sexual orientations, body sizes, family structures, abilities, and all categories protected by law.
We encourage all interested individuals to apply.
CCLS is subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
_ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $65,208.
00 - $92,703.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Holidays * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person
With more than 90 employees, our mission is to provide high quality, no-cost civil legal services to low-income individuals, families, and communities—improving the wellbeing of our Valley through systems-changing advocacy, client education, and legal work that meets individual clients’ immediate needs.
We also work closely with agencies and community organizations that share our commitment to support our clients in being their own agents of change.
There are currently vacancies on team separate legal teams in our Merced office, as detailed below.
*HOUSING TEAM POSITION DETAILS* CCLS seeks a full-time, experienced Staff Attorney to be a part of its dynamic Housing Team.
Our Housing Team oversees and implements the Shriver Right to Counsel and Homelessness Prevention Projects, which act to prevent homelessness.
The Staff Attorney will carry a caseload of eviction defense (unlawful detainer) and affirmative litigation cases and provide general legal support to clients across the Central Valley.
In addition to carrying their own caseload, the Staff Attorney will participate in community outreach events and legal clinics and workshops in partnership with community-based organizations.
They will also work with volunteer law attorneys from private law firms who are providing pro bono representation to clients facing eviction and uninhabitable conditions.
Through their work, the Staff Attorney will ensure safe and affordable housing and prevent individuals and families from being evicted into homelessness.
*HOUSING TEAM STAFF ATTORNEY DUTIES* * Work with a fast-paced eviction team, including attorneys and paralegals, to negotiate with opposing counsel, work directly with clients to help them stay housed, prepare discovery requests and responses, draft pleadings, motions and correspondence, negotiate settlements, conduct unlawful detainer bench and jury trials, and pursue appellate remedies; * Bring strategic, affirmative litigation to prevent homelessness and improve housing conditions; * Participate in organizing, conducting, and attending community outreach events and legal workshops/clinics across the Central Valley; * Maintain ongoing relationships with CCLS attorneys, pro bono attorneys and volunteers, support centers, and community partners; * Assist with provision of in-person, legal services at the CCLS Los Banos satellite office; * Attend national or regional trainings as deemed necessary and/or helpful to CCLS, and provide training on lessons learned to other CCLS staff; * Other duties as assigned.
*CONSUMER TEAM POSITION DETAILS* CCLS has an exciting position for an energetic Staff Attorney to serve on its Consumer-Senior-Public Benefits Team.
The Staff Attorney will provide legal representation to eligible seniors and dependent adults on a wide variety of issues impacting CCLS’ client population.
The Staff Attorney will also engage in outreach and education events and build relationships with community members, agencies, and other community-based organizations.
*CONSUMER TEAM STAFF ATTORNEY DUTIES* * Represent senior and consumer clients in estate planning, public benefits, and consumer matters, including direct services, administrative hearings, and affirmative litigation; * Initiate impact litigation to prevent and remedy unlawful acts against seniors and consumers; * Work with the team to accomplish the Fresno, Merced, Tulare & Kings County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) seniors grant project goals, maintain accurate records, and provide monthly written reports; * Participate in organizing, conducting, and attending community outreach events and legal workshops/clinics across the Central Valley; * Maintain ongoing relationships with CCLS attorneys, pro bono attorneys and volunteers, support centers, and community-based partners and service providers; * Assist with provision of in-person, legal services at the CCLS Los Banos satellite office; * Attend national or regional trainings as deemed necessary and/or helpful to CCLS, and provide training on lessons learned to other CCLS staff; * Other duties as assigned.
*QUALIFICATIONS* * Active member in good standing of the State Bar of California; * Minimum three years of legal experience as a practicing attorney; * Collaborative, team-oriented individual able to work with colleagues and external partners; * Ability to assume responsibility quickly, comfortable under pressure, and able to work independently and as part of a team; * Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; * Have an organized, detailed approach; * Excellent negotiation skills; * Able to use good judgment, multitask, and meet short-notice deadlines; * Ability to work with a wide range of clients in a kind, appropriate, client-centered manner; * Bilingual ability strongly preferred in English and at least one other language commonly spoken in the Central Valley (preferred); * Commitment to CCLS’ mission and core values; * Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; * Ability to travel as needed, proof of liability and property insurance on vehicle used.
*HOW TO APPLY* * Website*:* Please visit https://www.
centralcallegal.
org/careers/to submit an online application and join our CCLS family in an effort to _Advance Justice & Empower People_.
* Email*: *Please email application resume and cover letter to General Counsel, Jonathan Ota, at jota@centralcallegal.
org.
_CCLS is an equal opportunity employer: we value equity, inclusion, and diversity, across all races, cultures, classes, ages, religions, gender identities and presentations, sexual orientations, body sizes, family structures, abilities, and all categories protected by law.
We encourage all interested individuals to apply.
CCLS is subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
_ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $65,208.
00 - $92,703.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Holidays * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person
• Phone : NA
• Location : 1640 N St, Merced, CA
• Post ID: 9006078641
