What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Attorney - Consumer/Senior/Benefits position at National Legal Aid & Defender Association?
Position Description
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
Work/Life Balance
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 litigation to prevent and remedy unlawful acts against seniors and consumers;
- Work with the team to accomplish the grant-related 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.
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
- Annual pay increases
- Overtime for Hourly/Non-exempt staff
- Compensatory Time for Salaried/Exempt staff
- 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
- CCLS contributes to staff 403(b) plans starting at the one-year anniversary:
- Year 1 to 2 – 1% of salary contributed
- Year 2 to 3 – 2% of salary contributed
- Year 3 to 4 – 3% of salary contributed
- Year 4 to 5 – 4% of salary contributed
- Year 5 - 5% of salary contributed
- 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:
- Dental PPO & Vision Insurance
- Long term disability & life insurance
- Workers Compensation coverage
- Vacation Cash Out:
- Accrued vacation cashed out & added to paycheck upon request
- Overtime Pay Out (Non-Exempt Staff):
- OT paid out within 30 days of accrual, per State standards
- Up to $1,500 interest free loan to assist staff with personal computer purchase
- Protected leave for CA Bar Exam
- Interest-free loan for Bar Exam & study course fees
- Up to 8 weeks salary advance
Salary : $25 - $500