Staff Attorney

Overview

A legal services organization is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide comprehensive legal assistance to low-income clients, focusing on home ownership preservation for mobilehome residents. This is a full-time, fully remote position with occasional travel required to courts in several central California coastal and inland counties.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services including advice, negotiation, litigation, and administrative advocacy to eligible low-income clients and groups.
• Review and supervise work of community workers and clerical staff related to client cases.
• Engage in statewide impact activities such as institutional and group litigation or community economic development.
• Develop leadership in collaboration with community, client, and advocacy groups on statewide issues.
• Acquire specialized knowledge in poverty law and serve as a resource through participation in task forces.
• Coordinate advocacy efforts with other human services providers and non-profit organizations.
• Participate in training programs, case reviews, staff meetings, and other organizational activities.
• Provide community education on legal rights and prepare related materials.
• Collaborate with private bar members as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records.
• Foster positive working relationships with office staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Admission to practice law in California or willingness to take the next California Bar Exam.
• At least one year of experience as a licensed practicing attorney; prior litigation experience is a significant plus.
• Commitment to serving low-income clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain positive relations with diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with low-income families and communities.
• Background in a non-profit legal services environment.
• Prior legal services experience and proficiency in additional languages.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $73,000 to $104,000, depending on years admitted to practice law and relevant experience.
• Full employer-covered medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance for employees; up to 50% coverage for dependents.
• 401(k) retirement plan with immediate employer contribution.
• Professional dues paid by the organization, including Bar fees.
• Loan Reimbursement Assistance Program up to $8,000 for qualified candidates.
• Generous paid leave: 15 days sick leave, 15 holidays annually, and vacation accrual starting at 15 days per year, increasing to 20 days after one year.
• Union position under Legal Service Workers for Rural California (LSWRC).

Location

• Fully remote position.
• Residence in central California coastal counties is preferred.
• Travel required to courts in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Kern counties, and potentially Modesto and Stockton.

Additional Information

• This position is FLSA exempt.
• The organization requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including a booster shot, in accordance with CDC guidelines.
• The job description is subject to change at any time.
• The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and encourages applications from women, persons of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.