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Staff Attorney Public Benefits

3 months ago

Santa Ana, United States COMMUNITY LEGAL AID SOCAL Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

We're a dynamic legal non-profit committed to fighting injustice and advocating for social, economic, and racial equity by providing compassionate, holistic, and impactful legal services. Join our team, and together we can work towards a world where equity and justice are not a goal, but a given

The Public Benefits Staff Attorney will work as part of the Public Benefits Unit to represent and provide legal services to members of the community facing challenges related to their federal and state public benefits. This full-time exempt position reports to the Supervising Attorney.


Responsibilities

  • Represent clients in Social Security Retirement, Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Insurance, General Relief, CA Unemployment Insurance Benefits (UIB), CalFresh, CalWORKs, and CAPI cases.
  • Counsel, advise, and represent clients during administrative review regarding eligibility for benefits, up to and including Administrative Law Hearings.
  • Counsel, advise, and represent clients in State and Federal court following exhaustion of administrative remedies, including State and Federal appeals.
  • Dependent on grant, assist with grant reporting and tracking grant deliverables.
  • Counsel, advise and represent clients in legal matters.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate case notes and timekeeping in case management system (LegalServer).
  • Interview clients. Effectively and efficiently communicate with clients.
  • Engage in case investigation, witness interviews, factual and legal research.
  • Effective direct and cross examination of witnesses.
  • Research and write pleadings, memoranda, correspondence and other legal documents.
  • Work with community groups, conduct outreach, and provide community education presentations and materials.
  • Engage in policy advocacy, coordinate, and collaborate in policy campaigns with partner community-based organizations to improve systemic issues.
  • Direct and supervise the legal work of paralegal and law students, interns, and volunteers.
  • Work with a multi-cultural perspective of inclusion and diversity.
  • Perform other duties as required to meet the needs of the organization.
Requirements:
  • Juris Doctor degree and an active member in good standing of the California Bar or member to another state bar and ability to register as a legal services provider.
  • Knowledge of Social Security Retirement, Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Insurance, General Relief, CA UIB, CalFresh, CalWORKs, and CAPI- Preferred.
  • Experience with Administrative Law as well as State and Federal Appeals - Preferred.
  • Articulate, creative, and passionate advocate with excellent written and oral communication skills, computer skills, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong personal work ethic, initiative, and ability to organize time, manage diverse activities, and meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to spot legal issues and comfort with providing real-time counsel & advice.
  • Strong interpersonal skill, client communication skills and comfort working with indigent clients.
  • Strong technical skills; including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
  • Great organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
  • Desire to learn as well as share knowledge with other team members.
  • Empathetic and energetic attitude while working with others.
  • Ability to interact with a wide range of clients utilizing client-centered lawyering and trauma-informed frameworks.
  • Proven interest in social justice issues.
  • Ability to model CLA SoCal’s values (compassion, collaboration, trust, accountability and equity) in the performance of job duties – Required.
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, active insurance policy or other ability to travel frequently in and around the service area for representation and to engage with clients and community partners - Required.
  • Prior legal services advocacy experience – Preferred.
  • Bilingual proficiency – Preferred.


Life at CLA SoCal

In addition to a collaborative team spirit and learning culture, Community Legal Aid SoCal (CLA SoCal) offers a comprehensive and competitive salary and benefits package that includes group health and life insurance with optional employee buy-in, long-term disability, and various optional benefits such as pet insurance. We offer a flexible and hybrid work schedule. Our staff members can work as few as 35-hour week. Some positions may work beyond a 35-hour week, including evening and weekend events, when caseload or other obligations so necessitate. Employees enjoy a work-life balance with 16 paid holidays a year, paid vacation, sick, and personal/well-being leave. Employee Assistance Program, Law School Loan Reimbursement Program, flexible parental leave, and 401k with employer contribution are available. Employees who can prove bilingual proficiency are eligible for a monetary bonus. We constantly look for opportunities to enhance our programs, reward our teammates, and update our benefits offerings regularly.

About CLA SoCal

Community Legal Aid SoCal (CLA SoCal) is a diverse non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the legal needs of low-income residents and seniors throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We focus on removing barriers to equitable access and providing compassionate, high-quality legal aid. CLA SoCal aims to fill all positions with people who share our values and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We provide equal employment opportunities and strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, including people of different abilities, religions, identities, orientations, nationalities, and ethnicities.


Please note research suggests that individuals identifying as Black, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, Indigenous, members of the LGBTQIA community, women, and people living with disabilities may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills to thrive at CLA SoCal to apply for this role.