CCLS has an exciting position for an energetic Staff Attorney to serve on its Consumer-Senior-Public Benefits Team. The Staff Attorney will provide legal representation to eligible seniors and dependent adults on a wide variety of issues impacting CCLS’ client population. The Staff Attorney will also engage in outreach and education events and build relationships with community members, agencies, and other community-based organizations.
Duties:
- Represent senior and consumer clients in estate planning, public benefits, and consumer matters, including direct services, administrative hearings, and affirmative litigation;
- 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, maintain accurate records, and provide monthly written reports;
- Participate in organizing, conducting, and attending community outreach events and legal workshops/clinics across the Central Valley;
- Maintain ongoing relationships with CCLS attorneys, pro bono attorneys and volunteers, support centers, and community-based partners and service providers;
- Assist with provision of in-person, legal services at the CCLS Los Banos satellite office;
- Attend national or regional trainings as deemed necessary and/or helpful to CCLS, and provide training on lessons learned to other CCLS staff;
- Other duties as assigned.
Posted: May 15, 2024