Description
For over 50 years, CCLS has been representing and advocating for low-income individuals in Merced, Tuolumne, Mariposa, Fresno, Tulare, and Kings Counties. With more than 90 employees, CCLS works to provide high quality, no-cost civil legal services to low-income individuals, families, and communities—improving the wellbeing of our Valley through systems-changing advocacy, client education, and legal work that meets individual clients’ immediate needs. We also work closely with agencies and community organizations that share our commitment to support our clients in being their own agents of change.
JOB DESCRIPTION
CCLS seeks a dynamic attorney to join its Pro Bono Program (“PBP”) as a Project Lead. 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 & Project Leader will take the lead in operating designated PBP projects and managing the PBP’s law clerk program. The Attorney & Project Leader 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 & Project Leader may choose to be based in CCLS’ Fresno, Merced, or Visalia offices.
Requirements
DUTIES
QUALIFICATIONS
CCLS is an equal opportunity employer: we value equity, inclusion, and diversity, across all races, cultures, classes, ages, religions, gender identities and presentations, sexual orientations, body sizes, family structures, abilities, and all categories protected by law. We encourage all interested individuals to apply. CCLS is subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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