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Children's Law Center of California · 1 month ago

ATTORNEY

Monterey Park, CA

Contract

Hybrid

Mid Level

$89K/yr - $109K/yr

Children's Law Center of California is the largest children's legal services organization in the nation, advocating for tens of thousands of children and youth in foster care systems. The Attorney will represent clients in dependency proceedings, maintain professional relationships, and advocate for the best interests of children and families.

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Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Assess the critical issues of each assigned case and advocate for each client by:

Maintain professional effective working relationships with bench officers, courtroom personnel, social workers, attorneys, CASAs & service providers

Independently investigating & appropriately directing social work investigators to obtain facts needed to properly assess each case

Effectively applying dependency case law, statues & court rules; Using effective trial & courtroom presentation skills

Using sound case analysis & judgement; Effectively negotiating with other counsel

Prepare witnesses & apply evidentiary rules & objections

Prepares clear, concise and persuasive motions, pleading, briefs and memorandums of law, as well correspondence & reports as needed by thoroughly researching applicable law. Submit documents in a timely manner

Engages available resources to properly represent & advocate for our client’s best interest, including but not limited to:

Educational resources

Medical providers & Mental health professionals

Regional center resources

Community based services providers

Other legals experts or consultants, such as Legal Aid, Public Counsel, Alliance for Children’s Rights, etc

Public Defenders in Delinquency Court and Department 95

Demonstrate sensitivity & awareness of cultural differences to effectively communicate & advocate for clients from diverse backgrounds. Develops professional relationships with and provides sound advice to clients using frequent age-appropriate interviews that adhere to ethical standards. Follows up on client requests & court orders to ensure that clients receive services in a timely manner

Treat clients’ caregivers and family members respectfully

Continuous learning: staying informed and adapting evolving social dynamics to better engage and support clients from all backgrounds

Qualification

Dependency lawTrial experienceJuris Doctor DegreeLegal researchCourtroom presentationCultural sensitivityEffective communicationCollaborationTime management

Required

Juris Doctor Degree & a member in good standing of the State Bar of California

A valid California driver's license, reliable automobile, and auto insurance are required while working for Children's Law Center

Maintains professional relationships with all CLC coworkers through collaboration with attorneys, supervisors and CLC leadership

Demonstrating respect for support staff

Expressing flexibility and willingness to assist with coverage in other courtrooms

Mentorship and being a role model for less experienced attorneys

Ability to seek assistance from supervisors when prudent or required

Can effectively manage multiple caseloads by opening & closing files in a timely manner, and meeting deadlines

Ability to complete all appropriate office reports in a timely manner, including timesheets, case counts and conflict reports

Maintaining files in an orderly manner according to office policy

Properly documenting court proceedings, contacts and case developments

Maintaining an accurate calendar of upcoming hearings for each case

Can prioritize & allocate time and resources effectively

Can follow office policies and procedures

Preferred

Prior experience in dependency law or trial experience preferred

Interest & proficiency in working with children & youth in diverse communities

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Company-Sponsored Benefits (Medical, Dental, Life Insurance)

Up to 6% employer matched retirement plan

Generous Parental Leave + Additional Leave Options

Fitness/Wellness Program

Health Care & Dependent Day Care FSA

Transit + Parking Benefits

Durfee Professional Development funds are available for all employees, in good standing, who have been with CLC for at least two years.

Flexible working environment (depending on position requirements)

Paid vacation/sick/holiday time

CLC will pay the current year’s mandatory bar dues for all attorneys actively employed on the date bar dues are owed and who have no known plans to end employment with CLC within 30 days of the due date. CLC will also pay bar dues for new admittees who are actively employed on their initial payment due date and have no known plans to end employment with CLC within 30 days of the due date.