Senior Staff Attorney - Consumer & Public Benefits

SAN JOAQUIN COLLEGE OF LAW; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 71,194 - 110,565; Full time

Job summary

Central California Legal Services (CCLS) seeks a Consumer, Senior, Public Benefits Staff Attorney to join its Merced office. The Staff Attorney will provide legal representation to eligible seniors and dependent adults on a broad range of matters, conduct outreach, and build partnerships with community groups.

Key duties include representing clients in estate planning, public benefits, and consumer matters; initiating litigation; coordinating grant-related work; and providing training to staff

Qualifications

• Active State Bar license in California.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Civil litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and partners.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent senior and consumer clients in estate planning, public benefits, and consumer matters, including direct services, administrative hearings, and affirmative litigation.
• Initiate litigation to prevent and remedy unlawful acts against seniors and consumers.
• Maintain records and provide monthly written reports on grant-related projects.
• Engage in community outreach events and legal workshops/clinics across the Central Valley.
• Travel as needed and collaborate with attorneys, pro bono volunteers, and community partners.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation experience

Client counseling

Communication skills

Education

State Bar of California license

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Central California Legal Services (CCLS) seeks a Consumer, Senior, Public Benefits Staff Attorney to join its Merced office. The Staff Attorney will provide legal representation to eligible seniors and dependent adults on a broad range of matters, conduct outreach, and build partnerships with community groups.

Key duties include representing clients in estate planning, public benefits, and consumer matters; initiating litigation; coordinating grant-related work; and providing training to staff