Legal Advice Line Staff Attorney

CCLS Benefits Package Overview

• 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
• 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)
• Computer Loan Fund: Up to $1,500 interest free loan to assist staff with personal computer purchase
• State Bar Exam Leave & Loan Protected leave for CA Bar Exam
• Interest-free loan for Bar Exam & study course fees
• Up to 8 weeks salary advance

Position Description

CCLS seeks a staff attorney to join the Legal Advice Line (LAL) intake team. LAL allows individuals and groups in Central California to apply for and, if determined eligible, to receive legal advice regarding a wide range of legal issues. This opportunity would be excellent for an entry level staff attorney to gain general knowledge of several areas of law, in addition to gaining experience with intake processes and accompanying regulations common to non-profit and legal service offices. In-person work is preferred for this role, but CCLS will consider remote work, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for effectively and efficiently answering questions from staff and confirming that legal advice provided by LAL staff is accurate and appropriate;
• Affords assistance in monitoring the LAL call flow and performance, call data reports, and the status of cases sent for follow-up;
• Reviews LAL files for transfer and closing;
• Reviews and revises advocate closing letters to ensure compliance with legal standards and the timely closure of LAL files;
• Conducts initial applicant screening, performs conflict checks, and determines eligibility for services;
• Ensures that LAL is providing appropriate referrals to applicants that are determined to be non-eligible;
• Maintains electronic client case files, conveys legal advice and information consistent with established guidelines;
• Affords assistance in research of complex legal issues and writes internal memorandums on their interpretation and provides guidance on those legal issues;
• Participates in organizational projects such as developing and conducting client surveys to improve delivery of client services;
• Participates in weekly LAL meetings for case review and substantive training;
• Organizes and mails appropriate correspondence and literature to clients, as needed;
• Continuously improves their knowledge and ability to provide efficient, high-quality legal assistance;
• Engages in community outreach as directed and as needed;
• Performs other duties as assigned.