Central California Legal Services · 2 months ago
CCLS Staff Attorney - Health Consumer Center
Fresno, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$71K/yr - $111K/yrCentral California Legal Services (CCLS) is a non-profit organization providing free civil legal services to low-income individuals. The Health Consumer Center Staff Attorney will offer legal advice and representation to clients on health-related issues while collaborating with various community groups and legal advocates.
LegalProfessional ServicesSocial Assistance
Responsibilities
Work with CCLS advocates to ensure delivery of high-quality legal representation to clients consistent with CCLS program priorities
Develop and maintain relationships with client groups and community-based service providers, and work with them to identify community lawyering opportunities
Identify and analyze systemic issues through individual and impact casework
Participate in planning and strategy meetings with project partners and statewide networks of Legal Aid advocates
Participate in weekly CCLS case review meetings, keep abreast of changes in the law, including continuing legal education, and adhere to CCLS policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Active member in good standing of the State Bar of California
Experience working with low-income clients, collaborating effectively with diverse groups of individuals and organizations, and connecting and strategizing with local community leaders
Ability to communicate effectively with people with communication barriers including those who are stressed or confused, those who suffer from physical or mental disabilities or those for whom English is a second language
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Comfortable working under pressure, on a team or independently, passionate about the work, inquisitive, and analytical
Commitment to CCLS' mission and core values
Must pass a background check with the California Department of Managed Health Care
Ability to travel as needed and proof of liability and property insurance on vehicle used
Preferred
Previous Legal Aid or other non-profit legal services experience desirable
Bilingual ability strongly preferred (Hmong/English or Spanish/English)
Company
Central California Legal Services
Central California Legal Services is a non-profit organization that provides civil legal assistance and free legal services.
Founded in 1966
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Shawn Joost
Director of Pro Bono and Strategic Partnerships
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