Staff Attorney – Public Benefits

Inland Counties Legal Services; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is looking for a dedicated Staff Attorney to join its Public Benefits Team. This role involves providing essential legal services to vulnerable populations in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, focusing on public benefits and special education law. The ideal candidate will be an entry-level attorney passionate about serving low-income clients, with responsibilities including client interviews, legal research, and advocacy. Join a collaborative team committed to making a positive impact in the community and helping individuals secure the benefits they need for housing and living expenses.

Qualifications

• Degree from law school and active member of the California Bar.
• Entry level attorney (0-3 years’ experience) with a passion for public service.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with applications for public benefits and special education services.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents for clients.

Skills

Legal Research

Client Counseling

Advocacy

Negotiation

Public Benefits Law

Special Education Law

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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Job Title: Staff Attorney – Public Benefits

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports To: Practice Group Director

Supervises: Paralegals and Legal Secretaries as required

Compensation: $78,000.00 - $115,000.00 annually

Inland Counties Legal Services is seeking aStaff Attorneyto join our Public Benefits Team. Inland Counties Legal Services, Inc. is a nonprofit organization providing legal services to vulnerable populations in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Legal services are provided by attorneys, or paralegals under the direct supervision of an attorney. Levels of service include advice and counsel, limited action (includes negotiations and preparation of legal documents), as well as direct representation before administrative law and civil courts.ICLS provides legal assistance in eight practice groups: Elder Law, Consumer, Housing, Family Law, Immigration, Systemic/Impact, Health Law, and Public Benefits. Visit our website atwww.inlandlegal.orgfor more information.

Overview Of Position

Under the direct supervision of the Practice Group Director, the Public Benefits Staff Attorney assists in providing comprehensive legal services, advocacy, and representation to clients, including helping with theapplication for and maintenance of low-income benefits for vulnerable individuals reliant upon such income for housing and living expenses. Additionally, the Public Benefits Staff Attorney will assist with education cases and advocacy for children in need of educational supports and services throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.



Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop broad legal expertise in public benefits and special education law.
• Interview and counsel clients.
• Assist with conducting research, reviewing medical and educational records, and evaluating claims based on merit.
• Drafting and filing briefs and complaints, as well as engage in mediation and negotiation to satisfactorily resolve clients’ legal issues.
• Assist and/or represent clients during the application and appeal process for disability benefits, public benefits, and special education assessments and services.
• Assist clients in achieving document readiness (e.g., obtaining California ID cards, birth certificates, marriage certificates etc.) that may impact their ability to obtain benefits and housing.
• Assist clients enrolled in the San Bernardino County Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP) with obtaining public benefits, participate in reporting efforts to track data and outcomes in HMIS, and attend strategic planning meetings with HDAP community partners.
• Work effectively as part of a team that includes attorneys, support staff, volunteers, and students.
• Regularly participate in clinics/workshops and community outreach projects.
  
  

Desired Education And Experience

• Degree from law school and active member of the California Bar in good standing.
• Ability to understand the objectives of poverty law.
• Prior work experience paid or volunteer, in legal service office serving low-income clients is considered and asset for employment.
• Entry level attorney (0- 3 years’ experience) who is highly motivated and passionate about public service work, with sensitivity to those in crisis.
• Self-motivated, takes initiative, ability to learn quickly.
• Background in substantive legal areas impacting impoverished communities and experience working with low-income organizations and client groups preferred.
• Language: ability to read, write, and communicate in English with Spanish being a plus
  
  

Qualifications

• Admission to the State Bar of California, in good standing;
• Years of Experience:
• Attorney I: 0-3 years of experience
• Attorney II: 3-5 years of experience
• Attorney III: 4-9 years of experience
• Attorney IV: 8 + years of experience
• Note: Years of experience are considered guidelines based on actual, substantive legal experience.
  

Inland Counties Legal Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws and regulations. Selections for employment or promotion are made solely on the basis of merit as identified through work experience and education. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The recognition of our common humanity is the first step in fostering an inclusive environment. Our unique stories and experiences allow us to better solve the challenges that our community faces with the recognition that the sum of our unique differences is greater than our individual parts. Staff approach professional relationships with humility and a desire to have a positive impact on the community we serve.

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