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CCLS Staff Attorney - Consumer/Senior/Benefits Team
Merced, CA Organization: CCLS – **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Department: Consumer-Senior-Public Benefits Team Job Title: Staff Attorney Job Type: Full-time Experience: Minimum 3 years Location: Central Valley, California Summary: CCLS, a non-profit organization, is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney to join their Consumer-Senior-Public Benefits Team. The Staff Attorney will represent low-income seniors and dependent adults in a variety of legal matters, while also engaging in outreach and education events and building relationships with community members and organizations. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney and be a member in good standing of the State Bar of California. Bilingual ability is strongly preferred. CCLS values diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages all interested individuals to apply. Job Description: - Provide legal representation to eligible seniors and dependent adults on estate planning, public benefits, and consumer matters. - Initiate impact litigation to prevent and remedy unlawful acts against seniors and consumers. - Work with the team to accomplish the Fresno, Merced, Tulare & Kings County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) seniors grant project goals. - 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. - Assist with in-person legal services at the CCLS Los Banos satellite office. - Attend trainings and provide training to other CCLS staff. - Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: - 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. - Ability to work independently and under pressure. - Excellent communication skills. - Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. - Ability to travel as needed. Salary Information: $65,208 - $92,703 per year. Organization and Department: CCLS – **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***, Consumer-Senior-Public Benefits Team. Job Title: Staff Attorney. Job Type: Full-time. Experience: Minimum 3 years. Location: Central Valley, California. CCLS is an equal opportunity employer and is subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement. |
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