CCLS Directing Attorney - Legal Advice Line

Reports to
Chief Program Officer  

FLSA Status

Full-Time, Exempt (Non-Union position)

Application Deadline  

Until Filled 

Salary 

$98,819.53 - $117,844.13 per year

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Central California Legal Services (CCLS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was founded in 1966 for the purpose of providing free civil legal services to low-income individuals. CCLS core counties include Fresno, Kings, Mariposa, Merced, Tulare, and Tuolumne. CCLS’s health work also extends to San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito, and Stanislaus counties. In Madera County, CCLS provides limited services to seniors and on health issues. CCLS has offices in Fresno, Merced, and Visalia, and satellite offices in Mendota and Los Banos. With nearly one hundred (100) employees, CCLS’s work includes direct services that meet our clients’ immediate needs, education, and advocacy.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The CCLS Legal Advice Line (LAL) Directing Attorney will oversee the Legal Advice Line Team under the supervision of the Chief Program Officer. LAL allows individuals in Central California to apply for and, if determined eligible, to receive legal advice regarding a wide range of legal issues over the telephone, online, and in-person. 

DUTIES

• Embrace and uphold the organizational and team specific vision and execute through proper planning and coordination. 
• Supervise, mentor, and coordinate training of team attorneys, paralegals, and support staff. 
• Reinforce and maintain staff accountability related to a high standard of quality legal work. 
• Foster and encourage teamwork and communication.
• Monitor and maintain a high standard of client services.
• Daily support to team members related to case reviews, review of caseloads, analysis and research of legal issues, assistance with provision of legal information, advice, and counsel, and direction on modification to processes and/or shifting priorities.  
• Conduct weekly team meetings. 
• Incorporate individuals from other substantive teams, as needed, to provide presentations and training to LAL in their area of law.
• Facilitate and participate in collaboration across the program. 
• Assist with compliance tracking and reporting for grant purposes and otherwise. 
• Participate in leadership meetings and retreats.
• Engage in outreach to the client community and to community-based organizations, as needed, and participate, as appropriate, in statewide, regional, and national task forces.
• Identify office needs and resources needed for the organization and participate in management team responsibilities to meet those needs. 
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active member in good standing of the State Bar of California and Eastern District of
• California.
• Minimum 5 years of legal practice.
• Excellent oral and written advocacy skills.
• Supervising, management and/or academic teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team model.
• Comfortable working under pressure; on a team or independently; passionate about the work, inquisitive, and analytical.
• Pro bono, government, public service, and/or academic experience preferred.
• Experience working with low-income clients, collaborating effectively with diverse groups of individuals and organizations, and connecting and strategizing with local community leaders.
• Previous Legal Aid or other non-profit legal services experience is desirable.
• Bilingual ability is preferred.
• Ability to travel as needed, proof of liability and property insurance on vehicle used.