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Central California Legal Services · 1 day ago

Affirmative Litigation Staff Attorney

Fresno, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$78K/yr - $116K/yr

Central California Legal Services (CCLS) has been advocating for low-income individuals for over 50 years. They are seeking an experienced Affirmative Litigation Staff Attorney to handle cases from inception to resolution, provide exceptional representation to the disenfranchised, and contribute to the team's advocacy efforts.

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Responsibilities

Case evaluation and development

Maintain a significant litigation case load (intake through trial), both as lead attorney on some matters and as part of a team on others

Effectively negotiate favorable settlements, both formally and informally, and strategically implement a settlement strategy when necessary or appropriate

Work with other CCLS advocates and the affirmative litigation team as a whole to ensure delivery of high-quality legal representation to clients consistent with CCLS program priorities

Assist the Director of Litigation in developing and maintaining relationships with client groups and community-based service providers to help identify community lawyering opportunities

Assist the team in identifying and analyzing systemic issues through positive connections with other CCLS legal teams and community organizations

Participate in weekly CCLS case review meetings, keep abreast of changes in the law, including continuing legal education, and adhere to CCLS policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Civil litigation experienceLegal writing skillsAnalytical skillsBilingual abilityCommunication skillsProfessionalismSocial consciousnessInterpersonal skillsCollaborationWork ethic

Required

Member in good standing of the State Bar of California

Strong legal writing, research, editing and analytical skills

Experience in all stages of civil litigation

Ability and willingness to expand substantive legal knowledge in new practice areas as needed, and to have the flexibility required to effectively partner with other CCLS legal teams to ensure exceptional client outcomes

Ability to communicate effectively with people with communication barriers including those who are stressed or confused, those who suffer from physical or mental disabilities or those for whom English is a second language

Excellent communication skills

Comfortable working under pressure, including tight deadlines and challenging topics/clients/opposing attorneys

Commitment to the rights of our clients

Ability to travel as needed and proof of liability and property insurance on vehicle used