Staff Attorney

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October 24

🏄 California – Remote

Although this job is listed in California, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $73k - $104k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

🧑‍💼 Attorney

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California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.

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Non-profit • Social Impact

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. is a nonprofit legal services organization that provides civil legal aid and community lawyering to low-income and rural residents across California. Founded in 1966, CRLA represents clients and conducts outreach on issues including housing (evictions, Section 8), employment, public benefits, education, and immigration-related matters, and operates hotlines, local offices, multilingual resources, and pro bono partnerships to prevent homelessness and enforce rights. The organization focuses on impact litigation, direct representation, and systemic advocacy to advance justice for farmworkers, veterans, families, and other underserved communities in rural California.

201 - 500 employees

Founded 1966

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

📋 Description

• Provide post-conviction services to low-income individuals facing eviction, housing insecurity, substandard housing conditions, or other barriers to housing throughout San Luis Obispo/Santa Barbara/Ventura counties. • Full-scope representation to individuals seeking to clear their records in the San Luis Obispo/Santa Barbara/Ventura service areas. • Providing Know Your Rights presentations, conducting outreach, clinics, and case management of record clearing services under the Project. • Engage in cross-referrals to other CRLA services and/or referrals to external project partners. • Perform community outreach and education campaigns on record clearing options in California. • Maintain relationships with Public Defenders in the San Luis Obispo/Santa Barbara/Ventura service areas.

🎯 Requirements

• Admitted to practice law in the State of California or willing to take the next California Bar Exam • Demonstrated commitment to working with low-income clients, especially in the areas of social justice • Ability to empathize with the client community • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Excellent public speaking skills, especially in the area of group training or presentations • Superior organizational skills, especially as demonstrated by the ability to meet deadlines and demonstrate attention to detail