Staff Attorney

Overview

The organization is seeking a Staff Attorney to support statewide legal services through the Statewide Organizational Support (SOS) Team. This role provides legal support to offices and programs across California wherever additional attorney capacity is needed to ensure continuity of services and to help deliver high-quality legal advocacy across all practice areas.

This position is FLSA Exempt, Full-Time, and a union position (Legal Service Workers for Rural California "LSWRC").

• Experience: 6+ months
• Application Deadline: Open until filled
• Work Location: Remote
• Start/Eligibility Note: 1 year

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services to low-income clients and client groups, including advice, negotiation, litigation, and administrative advocacy in accordance with program priorities and case-handling policies.
• Review and supervise the work product of Community Workers and Clerical support staff relating to all clients advised or represented by the attorney.
• Undertake significant statewide impact activity, including institutional and group litigation or community economic development beneficial to the low-income community.
• Develop leadership working with community, client, and other advocacy groups related to statewide impact issues.
• Develop specialized knowledge in a substantive area of poverty law and serve as a resource for other staff through participation in at least one task force.
• Coordinate advocacy in substantive areas through collaboration with other human services providers, non-profit organizations, and community, client, or other advocacy groups.
• Participate in training programs, local office case reviews or staff meetings, or other activities as required.
• Provide community education regarding legal rights and prepare materials for these presentations.
• Work with members of the private bar as necessary in accordance with program Private Bar Involvement.
• Maintain contemporaneous time records in the organization’s case management system.
• Maintain a good working relationship with all members of the office staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and maintain attention to detail.
• Good people skills and ability to maintain positive relations with a diverse population.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range (Staff Attorney): $73,000–$104,000 depending on each year of admission to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction and any relevant law-related work experience prior to being admitted to practice law.
• Benefits package includes 100% employer-covered medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance for employees and up to 50% for dependents coverage.
• 401K retirement plan with organization contribution effective immediately.
• Some professional dues are paid (Bar Fees).
• If qualified, up to $8,000 law school Loan Reimbursement Assistance Program (LRAP).
• Generous paid leave policy:
  • 15 days sick leave
  • 15 holidays each year
  • Vacation: accrue 15 days for the first year of service and 20 days after one year of service

Location

• Remote

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Employees must be Fully Vaccinated, defined as a CDC-approved COVID vaccination and one booster shot. This offer is contingent on meeting this requirement. The complete vaccination policy, including the process for reasonable allowable accommodations, is available upon request.