Staff Attorney

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.

Staff Attorney providing legal services to low-income clients at California Rural Legal Assistance. Role includes advice, negotiation, litigation, and administrative advocacy in accordance with program priorities.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $73,000 - $104,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal services to low-income clients, including litigation, negotiation, and community advocacy. Strong commitment to community engagement and collaboration with advocacy groups to address statewide impact issues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed Practicing AttorneyLitigation ExperienceCommunity AdvocacyExcellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal Communication

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Soft Skills

Good People SkillsAbility to Maintain Positive Relations

Certifications & Qualifications

Admitted to Practice Law in CAWilling to Take CA Bar Exam

Industry Keywords

Legal ServicesLow-Income ClientsCommunity Economic DevelopmentAdvocacy GroupsHuman Services Providers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides legal services to low-income clients and client groups, including advice, negotiation, litigation, and administrative advocacy in accordance with program priorities and case-handling policies
Reviews and supervises the work product of Community Workers and Clerical support staff relating to all clients being advised or represented by him/her
Undertakes significant statewide impact activity, including institutional and group litigation or community economic development beneficial to the low-income community
Develops leadership in working with community, client, and other advocacy groups related to statewide impact issues
Coordinates advocacy in substantive areas through collaboration with other human services providers, non-profit organizations, and community, client, or other advocacy groups
Participates in CRLA training programs, local office case reviews or staff meetings, or other CRLA activities as required
Provides community education regarding legal rights and prepares materials relating to these presentations

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least one (1) year as a licensed practicing attorney
Prior litigation experience a major plus
Admitted to practice law in the State of CA or willing to take the next CA Bar Exam
Demonstrated commitment to working with low-income clients
Excellent written and verbal communication
Good people skills and ability to maintain positive relations with a diverse population

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employer-covered medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance for employees
Up to 50% for dependents coverage
401K retirement plan with CRLA contribution effective immediately
Some professional dues are paid by CRLA (Bar Fees)
Up to $8,000 law school Loan Reimbursement Assistance Program (LRAP)
Generous paid leave policy including; 15 days of sick leave, 15 holidays each year, and vacation (accrue 15 days for the first year of service and 20 days after one year of service at CRLA)