Central California Legal Services · 2 months ago
CCLS Staff Attorney - Housing Law
Fresno, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$71K/yr - $111K/yr
3+ years expCentral California Legal Services (CCLS) is a non-profit organization providing free civil legal services to low-income individuals. They are seeking a full-time Staff Attorney to join their Housing Team, focusing on eviction defense and affirmative litigation to prevent homelessness and improve housing conditions.
LegalProfessional ServicesSocial Assistance
Responsibilities
Work with a fast-paced eviction team, including attorneys and paralegals, to negotiate with opposing counsel, work directly with clients to help them stay housed, prepare discovery requests and responses, draft pleadings, motions and correspondence, negotiate settlements, conduct unlawful detainer bench and jury trials, and pursue appellate remedies
Bring strategic, affirmative litigation to prevent homelessness and improve housing conditions
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 partners
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
Qualification
Required
Active member in good standing of the State Bar of California
Minimum three years of legal experience as a practicing attorney
Collaborative, team-oriented individual able to work with colleagues and external partners
Ability to assume responsibility quickly, comfortable under pressure, and able to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Have an organized, detailed approach
Excellent negotiation skills
Able to use good judgment, multitask, and meet short-notice deadlines
Ability to work with a wide range of clients in a kind, appropriate, client-centered manner
Commitment to CCLS' mission and core values
Ability to travel as needed, proof of liability and property insurance on vehicle used
Preferred
Bilingual ability strongly preferred in English and at least one other language commonly spoken in the Central Valley
Company
Central California Legal Services
Central California Legal Services is a non-profit organization that provides civil legal assistance and free legal services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Shawn Joost
Director of Pro Bono and Strategic Partnerships
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