Inland Counties Legal Services · 1 month ago
Staff Attorney - Elder Law
Riverside, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$78K/yr - $115K/yrInland Counties Legal Services is a nonprofit organization providing legal services to low-income individuals, particularly seniors, in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. The Staff Attorney for Elder Law will deliver free legal assistance to seniors facing various legal issues including estate planning, elder abuse, and consumer matters, while also engaging in community outreach and education.
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Responsibilities
Work closely with and report to the Elder Law Practice Group Director
Organize and participate in community outreach events, training, and community education events
Be familiar with and follow all ICLS and funder policies, and all applicable state, federal and local regulations
Develop broad legal expertise in elder law
Travel and work throughout both counties
Provide full range of legal assistance to clients
Work with independence in furtherance of ICLS’s mission, require little direct supervision and manage a caseload
Engage with client and community groups, local stakeholders, bar associations, and governmental associations to identify, assess, and meet client and community legal needs
Excellent written and oral communication skills, excellent project management skills and an interest in ICLS’ mission
Assist and represent clients aged 60 and over in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties with legal issues including consumer matters, family law, simple probate, estate planning, elder abuse, and restraining orders
Provide direct client services at assigned Senior Centers throughout San Bernardino and Riverside Counties
Maintain community relations with local organizations
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Degree from law school and active member of the California Bar in good standing
Ability to understand the objectives of poverty law
Superb legal research, writing and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
A high level of independence, initiative, creativity, and good judgment
Excellent organizational skills
Humility and competence in working with diverse individuals and communities
Patience, flexibility, and a willingness to take on additional job responsibilities as needed
Self-motivated, takes initiative, ability to learn quickly
Good judgment, ability to handle stress, initiative, and willingness to work as a team
Active listening skills
Trauma-informed interviewing skills
Legal writing and research skills
Negotiation skills
Analytical skills
Ability to conduct capacity determinations for clients and establish whether they are competent to engage in an effective attorney-client relationship
Courtroom/trial experience (will be gained at ICLS for those with limited experience)
Preferred
Prior work experience with Elder Abuse, Estate Planning, Family Law, and Consumer Law issues preferred but not required
Knowledge of elder law preferred but not required
Bilingual preferred but not required
Company
Inland Counties Legal Services
Inland Counties Legal Services, Inc.
Founded in 1958
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase