Staff Attorney
Company: Contra Costa County Bar Association
Location: Concord
Posted on: February 23, 2021
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Job Description:
Contra Costa Senior Legal Services (www.ccsls.org) is a dynamic
nonprofit committed to protecting our area's seniors. With a main
Concord office across the street from BART and satellite locations
in Richmond and Antioch, we focus on legal problems that adversely
affect the basic needs of our clients such as access to food,
shelter, housing and freedom from financial abuse. CCSLS has become
an integral part of the safety net protecting seniors and is widely
acknowledged as a leader in the areas of preventing Elder Abuse and
preserving housing. Our office is small, collaborative, and
congenial. We endeavor to provide a work environment that
encourages professional development while supporting the individual
and their need for a sustainable work/life balance. CCSLS is
committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and
inclusiveness. CCSLS is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
employer. Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are
encouraged to apply. We have an opening for a full-time Staff
Attorney available immediately. The position would provide staffing
for a general practice with an initial emphasis on housing and
consumer protection cases. The Staff Attorney advocates for
clients, provides legal advice and counsel, and represents clients
in court. The Staff Attorney gives presentations to community
groups, assists with grant compliance and reporting, and
coordinates with other nonprofit and governmental agencies. The
ideal candidate for the Staff Attorney position will have
experience working with seniors or in legal services, a desire to
pursue litigation that furthers the interests of our clients, and
an ability to work cooperatively in a small office setting. JOB
REQUIREMENTS: 1. J.D. Degree and membership in the California State
Bar 2. Experience in consumer protection/debtor's rights, landlord
tenant practice, elder law, public interest law or directly
representing clients in litigation. 3. Ability to conduct research
and analyses of relevant law, good writing and effective
communication skills. 4. Travel is required within Contra Costa
County. 5. Experience working with seniors and a sensitivity to the
interests and causes of the older population. 6. Spanish language
skills a plus. Compensation will be based on experience but in the
range of competitive nonprofit/legal services compensation
($60,000-$66,000 per year depending on experience). We also provide
paid vacation, 11 holidays per year, Bar dues and MCLE, and a
medical stipend. Flexibility is offered with respect to the
opportunity to work remotely a significant amount of the work week
and with work schedules. Attendance at trainings and conferences is
highly encouraged, paid for by CCSLS. CCSLS is an active
participant in several County initiatives to advance social equity
and justice and improve the quality of life for low income
individuals, including as a founding member of the East Contra
Costa Community Alliance (www.eccalliance.org) and the East County
Senior Resource Initiative. We partner closely with a range of
County stakeholders including Adult Protective Services, Bay Area
Legal Aid, Family Justice Center, Meals on Wheels Diablo, and
others. If you are interested in applying for this position, please
send a resume, cover letter explaining your interest in working for
CCSLS and references by March 1, 2021 to jason.schwarz@ccsls.org.
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