Impactful Staff Attorney – Agricultural Worker Justice

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-covered medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Generous paid leave policy

401K retirement plan with CRLA contribution

Loan Reimbursement Assistance Program (up to $8,000)

Job summary

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. is seeking a Staff Attorney for their Agricultural Worker Justice Program in Fresno, CA. This role involves providing comprehensive legal services to low-income clients, focusing on issues relevant to agricultural workers and ensuring access to justice.

The ideal candidate will have a commitment to serving low-income communities, be admitted to practice law in California, and possess strong communication skills. Competitive salary range of $73,000-$104,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in the State of CA or willing to take the next CA Bar Exam.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with low-income clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal services to low-income clients including advice, negotiation, and litigation.
• Reviews and supervises the work of Community Workers and Clerical support staff.
• Undertakes significant statewide impact activity, including litigation beneficial to low-income communities.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to meet deadlines

Good people skills

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Education

Admitted to practice law in CA or willing to take next CA Bar Exam

Demonstrated commitment to low-income clients

Job description

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. is seeking a Staff Attorney for their Agricultural Worker Justice Program in Fresno, CA. This role involves providing comprehensive legal services to low-income clients, focusing on issues relevant to agricultural workers and ensuring access to justice.

The ideal candidate will have a commitment to serving low-income communities, be admitted to practice law in California, and possess strong communication skills. Competitive salary range of $73,000-$104,000 based on experience.