Attorney

POSITION TITLE: Attorney

Reports to: Attorney Supervisor

Salary: $88510$137889

**Please be sure to include a resume and cover letter for consideration. Thank you for your interest.

Childrens Law Center of California (CLC) is an employeefocused organization looking to add passionate skilled and clientfocused attorneys to join our Monterey Park team. We are a dynamic nonprofit organization that is consistently evolving and improving to ensure the wellbeing and future success of our clients through a multidisciplinary independent and informed approach to advocacy. CLC attorneys provides highquality legal representation and advocacy to children and youth impacted by abuse and neglect. With over 600 employees and serving tens of thousands of children and youth in the Los Angeles Sacramento and Placer County foster care systems at any given time CLC is the largest childrens legal service organization in the nation.

Job Snapshot

Our CLC Attorney will have a deeply demonstrated commitment to the legal representation of clients in dependency proceedings in the Edmund D. Edelman Childrens Courthouse. This includes in court & out of court representation of clients at all phases of dependency case proceedings.

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Your Impact on the Mission Excellence in Advocacy

• Perform comprehensive ongoing and independent investigations & interviews throughout all phases of the proceedings on behalf of the client.
• Provide guidance to clients on their legal rights the legal process and decisions related to child placement; conduct initial assessments of potential conflicts of interest.
• Analyze facts considering relevant legal consideration prepare litigation strategy prepare legal memoranda motions & briefs and argue specific legal motions & pleadings.
• Demonstrate sensitivity & awareness of cultural differences to effectively communicate & advocate for clients from diverse backgrounds. Ensure that all clients receive fair & unbiased legal representation regardless of their background or circumstances.
• Collaborate closely with CLC colleagues: social workers case managers and supporting staff.
• Continuous Learning engaging in ongoing education & training to stay informed about evolving issues related to diversity equity and inclusion in the legal field & child welfare system.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The Assets You Possess

• Prior experience in dependency law or trial experience preferred.
• Interest & proficiency in working with children & youth in diverse communities.
• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with children teens their families and caregivers.
• Maintain professional & effective relationships with court personnel coworkers & other CLC attorneys.
• Have an inclusive deeply human approach to clients wellbeing.
• Ability to convey legal arguments logically and effectively in oral & written form.

Essential Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree & a member in good standing of the State Bar of California.
• Knowledge of substantive & procedural dependency law and trial practice skills.
• Attorneys must have a valid drivers license reliable automobile & automobile insurance.

Perks Benefits Employees of CLC Enjoy:

Health Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Program
• CompanySponsored Benefits (Medical Dental Life Insurance) *
• Up to 6 employer matched retirement plan*
• Generous Parental Leave Additional Leave Options*
• Fitness/Wellness Program*
• Health Care & Dependent Day Care FSA *
• Transit Parking Benefits *

Growth Development

• Durfee Professional Development funds are available for all employees in good standing who have been with CLC for at least two years.

Flexibility Additional

• Flexible working environment (depending on position requirements)
• Paid vacation/sick/holiday time
• CLC will pay the current years mandatory bar dues for all attorneys employed as of January 31st or any new admittee who has not yet paid bar dues.

* Must meet eligibility requirements upon open enrollment

CLC values diversity equity inclusion and respect for all individuals in the workplace. We recognize the importance of a culturally diverse workforce across all job classifications and encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds lived experiences and perspectives to apply. CLC is committed to inclusive practices in recruitment hiring promotion and retention.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex gender gender identity gender expression age sexual orientation disability individual with disability medical condition marital status ancestry military status veteran status protected veteran status genetics or any other legally protected group status or nonjob related characteristic of an individual as directed by law.

Equal Employment OpportunityReasonable Accommodation Assistance: Childrens Law Center of California is committed to maintaining an environment of equal opportunity and affirmative action. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided by this organization please contact further assistance regarding job postings.