Affirmative Litigation Staff Attorney

Duties

• Case evaluation and development
• Maintain a significant litigation case load (intake through trial), both as lead attorney on some matters and as part of a team on others
• Effectively negotiate favorable settlements, both formally and informally, and strategically implement a settlement strategy when necessary or appropriate
• Work with other CCLS advocates and the affirmative litigation team as a whole to ensure delivery of high-quality legal representation to clients consistent with CCLS program priorities
• Assist the Director of Litigation in developing and maintaining relationships with client groups and community-based service providers to help identify community lawyering opportunities
• Assist the team in identifying and analyzing systemic issues through positive connections with other CCLS legal teams and community organizations
• Participate in weekly CCLS case review meetings, keep abreast of changes in the law, including continuing legal education, and adhere to CCLS policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The ideal candidate has handled cases from inception to resolution, having had primary responsibility for written discovery, depositions and law and motion work. Some trial experience is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Work/Life Balance: 7.5 hour work day / 37.5 hour week
• 14.5 Paid Holidays
• Free wellness counseling & resources
• Union protection for applicable positions
• Rewards for Dedication: Annual pay increases
• Overtime for Hourly/Non-exempt staff
• Compensatory Time for Salaried/Exempt staff
• More than Base Pay: School Loan Assistance up to $500/month, Bilingual Pay up to $90/month, Home internet reimbursement of $25/month, CCLS issued laptop & cell phone, CA State Bar dues paid in full, Mileage reimbursement, Retirement Contribution: CCLS contributes to staff 403(b) plans starting at the one-year anniversary
• CCLS Benefits Package: Group Health Insurance Coverage begins 1st of the month following hire date, CCLS pays 100% for staff health insurance coverage, CCLS pays 67% of staff dependent health insurance coverage, Low-Cost Plans for: Dental PPO & Vision Insurance, Long term disability & life insurance, Workers Compensation coverage, Cash Out Options: Vacation Cash Out, Overtime Pay Out (Non-Exempt Staff)
• Interest-free loan for Bar Exam & study course fees
• Up to 8 weeks salary advance