Staff Attorney, Senior & Consumer Law

Central California Legal Services Inc; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Central California Legal Services (CCLS) is seeking a Staff Attorney to join the Consumer, Senior, Public Benefits Team. The attorney will provide legal representation to eligible seniors and dependent adults on a wide variety of issues, including direct services, administrative hearings, and affirmative litigation.

The position emphasizes outreach, education, and building relationships with community partners.

Qualifications

• Active member in good standing of the State Bar of California.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Civil litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Bilingual ability strongly preferred.

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.
• Work with the team to accomplish the grant-related project goals, maintain accurate records, and provide monthly written reports.
• Participate in organizing, conducting, and attending community outreach events and legal workshops/clinics across the Central Valley.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with CCLS attorneys, pro bono attorneys and volunteers, support centers, and community-based partners and service providers.
• Assist with provision of in-person, legal services at the CCLS Los Banos satellite office.
• Attend national or regional trainings as deemed necessary and/or helpful to CCLS, and provide training on lessons learned to other CCLS staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CA Bar

Civil litigation

3+ years experience

Bilingual

Team collaboration

Job description

Central California Legal Services (CCLS) is seeking a Staff Attorney to join the Consumer, Senior, Public Benefits Team. The attorney will provide legal representation to eligible seniors and dependent adults on a wide variety of issues, including direct services, administrative hearings, and affirmative litigation.

The position emphasizes outreach, education, and building relationships with community partners.