CCLS seeks a dynamic attorney to join its Pro Bono Program (“PBP”) as the Supervising Attorney for Re-Entry Legal Services. Depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and demonstrated leadership capabilities, the position may be structured as either a Supervising Attorney or Directing Attorney.
Through the PBP, CCLS provides legal services to low-income community members using skilled volunteer attorneys and other legal service providers. Working under the supervision of the Director of Pro Bono & Strategic Partnerships, and in collaboration with the PBP team, the Attorney will take the lead in expanding, developing, and operating the PBP’s Re-Entry Legal Services Project. The Attorney will work collaboratively with the PBP team and CCLS advocates to enhance and implement the PBP’s volunteer and clinic programs throughout CCLS’ service area. The Attorney may choose to be based in CCLS’ Fresno, Merced, or Visalia offices, or to work remotely. A remote attorney will be required to attend specified in-person meetings or events in CCLS’ service area on occasion.
DUTIES
• With supervision, take the lead in designing, expanding, and operating the PBP’s Re-Entry Legal Services Project, including criminal records expungement, drivers’ license restoration, arrest record sealing, and services addressing other client needs;
• With the assistance of the Director, recruit, manage, place, train, support, and recognize volunteers;
• In collaboration with the Director, create and maintain volunteer training materials for the Re-Entry Legal Services Project;
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners to create and sustain referral pipelines, with the goal of serving clients throughout CCLS’ service area;
• Develop and maintain relationships in the legal community to recruit and maintain volunteers;
• Expand the services provided by volunteers, including building a panel of attorneys to represent clients in court at expungement hearings where needed;
• Develop expertise in the pertinent legal areas to supervise volunteers and ensure excellent client legal services;
• Develop client-facing materials explaining the legal services offered and the benefits and limitations of each;
• Create program operating procedures and a system for regular review and improvement of such materials;
• Oversee program database and collect data as needed for program development and assessment and for reporting;
• Participate in regular CCLS program team meetings to stay abreast of client and program needs for volunteer legal services;
• Collaborate with other legal services organizations for development of pro bono initiatives;
• Assist the Director with development and documentation of PBP policies and evaluation metrics;
• Assist in development and production of MCLE training programs for volunteer recruitment and for staff training;
• Supervise PBP staff who support pro bono projects;
• Travel to meetings and events in counties served by CCLS as needed; and
• Other duties as assigned.
CCLS BENEFITS PACKAGE OVERVIEW:
Work/Life Balance
· 7.5 hour work day / 37.5 hour week
· 14.5 Paid Holidays
· Free wellness counseling & resources
· Union protection for applicable positions
Rewards for Dedication
· Annual pay increases
· Overtime for Hourly/Non-exempt staff
· Compensatory Time for Salaried/Exempt staff
More than Base Pay
· School Loan Assistance up to $500/month
· Bilingual Pay up to $90/month
· Home internet reimbursement of $25/month
· CCLS issued laptop & cell phone
· CA State Bar dues paid in full
· Mileage reimbursement
Retirement Contribution
· CCLS contributes to staff 403(b) plans starting at the one-year anniversary:
o Year 1 to 2 – 1% of salary contributed
o Year 2 to 3 – 2% of salary contributed
o Year 3 to 4 – 3% of salary contributed
o Year 4 to 5 – 4% of salary contributed
o Year 5+ - 5% of salary contributed
Group Health Insurance
· Coverage begins 1st of the month following hire date
· CCLS pays 100% for staff health insurance coverage
· CCLS pays 67% of staff dependent health insurance coverage
· Low-Cost Plans for:
o Dental PPO & Vision Insurance
o Long term disability & life insurance
o Workers Compensation coverage
Cash Out Options
· Vacation Cash Out:
o Accrued vacation cashed out & added to paycheck upon request
· Overtime Pay Out (Non-Exempt Staff):
o OT paid out within 30 days of accrual, per State standards
Computer Loan Fund
· Up to $1,500 interest free loan to assist staff with personal computer purchase
State Bar Exam Leave & Loan
· Protected leave for CA Bar Exam
· Interest-free loan for Bar Exam & study course fees
· Up to 8 weeks salary advance
• Member in good standing of the State Bar of California;
• A Supervising Attorney candidate will have at least two years of experience practicing law, with litigation experience preferred; A Directing Attorney candidate will have at least five years of experience practicing law, with litigation experience preferred;
• At least two years of project management experience;
• Entrepreneurial spirit, goal-oriented, and organized;
• Excellent communication skills, including writing, public speaking, and interpersonal;
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines concurrently;
• Experience recruiting, engaging, managing, and inspiring volunteers strongly preferred;
• Able to work with clients who are under multiple stressors; to respond to them with empathy and understanding; and to advocate for them;
• Experience with and enjoyment of working with people from a wide range of economic spheres, cultures, languages, abilities, and geographic areas;
• Confident in representing CCLS on relevant committees, task forces, and working groups in the legal community;
• Ability to travel, as needed; reliable transportation, a valid CA drivers’ license with appropriate car insurance;
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners;
• Commitment to CCLS’ mission and core values.
• Website: Please visit https://www.centralcallegal.org/careers/ to submit an online application and join our CCLS family in an effort to Advance Justice & Empower Peo
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• Direct Application Link: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4451483/Central...
• Email: Please email application resume and cover letter to the General Counsel, Jonathan Ota, at [email protected].
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