California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. · 3 days ago

Managing Attorney

Modesto, CA

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Oversight and supervision of the SOS Team staff and advocacy.

Supervise and guide staff’s advocacy work, including reviewing and editing advocacy-related documents.

Ensure that case handling complies with CRLA policies, Legal Services Corporation regulations, the ABA Standards for the Provision of Civil Legal Services, and ethical obligations.

Conduct periodic case review meetings with staff to monitor for quality legal services and compliance with all applicable policies and regulations.

Supervise and guide staff development, including evaluating staff and developing and implementing professional development plans.

Provides legal services to low-income clients and client groups, including advice, negotiation, litigation, and administrative advocacy in accordance with program priorities and case-handling policies.

Reviews and supervises the work product of SOS Team staff attorneys, Community Workers and Clerical support staff relating to all clients being advised or represented by CRLA.

Works to develop general knowledge in all CRLA substantive priority areas and acts as a resource for other CRLA staff.

Coordinates advocacy in substantive areas through collaboration with other human services providers, non-profit organizations, and community, client, or other advocacy groups.

Participates in CRLA training programs, and other CRLA activities as required.

Assists in the provision of community education regarding legal rights and prepares materials relating to these presentations.

Works with members of the private bar as necessary in accordance with CRLA Private Bar Involvement.

Maintains contemporaneous time records in the CRLA case management system.

Maintains a good working relationship with all members of CRLA staff.

Occasionally travel may be required to assist CRLA offices statewide.

Other duties as assigned.

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Admitted to practice lawLegal servicesLow-income advocacyBilingual (English & Spanish)Non-profit experience