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Staff Attorney
Madera, CA CRLA provides a law school student loan repayment benefit for qualifying staff attorneys. Staff Attorney: Fighting for Justice and Individual Rights in Rural Communities **H1: Staff Attorney - CRLA Legal Services in Rural California** **H2: Join Our Mission to Fight for Justice and Individual Rights** **Organization:** CRLA (California Rural Legal Assistance) **Department:** Legal Services **Job Title:** Staff Attorney **Experience:** 6 months **Location:** Madera Office - Madera, CA **Position Type:** Full Time **Salary Range:** $73,000.00 - $104,000.00 **Job Category:** Legal **Application Deadline:** Open until filled **Benefits:** Competitive salary, generous benefits package, 401K retirement plan with CRLA contribution, professional dues and bar fees paid, and law school loan reimbursement assistance **Overview:** Founded in 1966, CRLA (California Rural Legal Assistance) is dedicated to providing legal services to low-income communities and fighting for justice and individual rights. With a network of regional offices and cross-cutting programs, CRLA serves tens of thousands of individuals annually, including farmworkers, indigenous populations, individuals with disabilities, immigrants, LGBTQ communities, women, children, and low-income families in rural areas. **Job Description:** The Staff Attorney will report to the Directing Attorney and provide comprehensive legal services to eligible clients in accordance with CRLA program guidelines, ABA Standards for Providers of Civil Legal Services, and the Code of Professional Responsibility. The attorney will also undertake significant statewide impact activities, develop specialized knowledge in a specific area of poverty law, and collaborate with other human services providers, non-profit organizations, and community advocacy groups. **Key Responsibilities:** - Provide legal services to low-income clients, including advice, negotiation, litigation, and administrative advocacy - Review and supervise work of Community Workers and Clerical support staff - Undertake significant statewide impact activities - Develop specialized knowledge in a specific area of poverty law - Coordinate advocacy efforts with other organizations and groups - Participate in CRLA training programs and activities - Provide community education on legal rights - Work with members of the private bar as necessary - Maintain accurate time records - Maintain positive relationships with office staff - Other duties as assigned **Required Education and Experience:** - Admitted to practice law in the State of California or willing to take the next CA Bar Exam - Demonstrated commitment to working with low-income clients - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to meet deadlines and multitask with attention to detail - Good people skills and ability to work with a diverse population **Preferred Education and Experience:** - 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 - Bilingual (English & Spanish) **Compensation & Benefits:** - Competitive public interest salary - Generous benefits package, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance for employees and up to 50% for dependents - 401K retirement plan with CRLA contribution - Professional dues and bar fees paid - Up to $8,000 law school Loan Reimbursement Assistance Program (LRAP) for qualifying staff attorneys - Generous paid leave policy, including sick leave, holidays, and vacation time - Union position (Legal Service Workers for Rural California "LSWRC") **Salary Range:** Staff Attorney: $73,000-$104,000, depending on years of admission to practice law and relevant work experience **Join Our Team:** Join our mission to fight for justice and individual rights in rural communities. As a Staff Attorney at CRLA, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact and work with a diverse and dedicated team. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a supportive and family-friendly work environment. Apply now and be a part of our team at CRLA. |
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