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CCLS Staff Attorney - Consumer, Senior, Public Benefits Team
Merced, CA DOE, plus generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, and paid time off. CCLS Staff Attorney - Consumer, Senior, Public Benefits Team (Merced) - Full-time position Job Description: Provide legal representation, outreach, and education to low-income seniors and dependent adults on a variety of legal issues. Responsibilities: - Represent senior and consumer clients in estate planning, public benefits, and consumer matters through direct services, administrative hearings, and affirmative litigation. - Initiate impact litigation to prevent and remedy unlawful acts against seniors and consumers. - Work collaboratively with the team to achieve the goals of the Fresno, Merced, Tulare & Kings County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) seniors grant project. - Participate in community outreach events and legal workshops/clinics across the Central Valley. - Maintain relationships with CCLS attorneys, pro bono attorneys and volunteers, support centers, and community-based partners and service providers. - Provide in-person legal services at the CCLS Los Banos satellite office. - Attend trainings and provide training to other CCLS staff. - Other duties as assigned. Requirements: - Active member in good standing of the State Bar of California. - Minimum three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney. - Civil litigation experience strongly preferred. - Collaborative and team-oriented with the ability to work with colleagues and external partners. - Able to work independently and under pressure. - Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. - Organized and detail-oriented. - Able to work with a diverse range of clients in a client-centered manner. - Bilingual ability strongly preferred. - Commitment to CCLS' mission and core values. - Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Salary: $68,133 - $92,703 DOE, plus generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, and paid time off. Organization Information: - CCLS has over 50 years of experience representing and advocating for low-income individuals in the Central Valley. - With more than 90 employees, CCLS' mission is to provide high quality, no-cost civil legal services to low-income individuals, families, and communities. - CCLS works closely with agencies and community organizations to support clients in being their own agents of change. - CCLS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all interested individuals to apply. - CCLS is subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of low-income seniors and dependent adults in the Central Valley! Apply now for the CCLS Staff Attorney position. |
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