Case Worker

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.

Case Worker in Labor and Employment Practice Area at CRLA, supporting rural client advocacy and legal representation. Engaging in community outreach and legal investigations across various Californian locations.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeFresno • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $24 - $37 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct investigations.
Gather information through field inquiry and other research related to actual or potential cases and litigation.
Non-lawyer advocacy representing client's interests with government agencies and other forums appropriate to a non-lawyer and engage in law advocacy to the extent permissible under the law and Code of Professional Ethics.
Support attorneys in connection with lawsuits and administrative agency advocacy.
Assist attorneys with ministerial duties such as filing, the service of process, drafting, discovery, and other litigation-related tasks.
Maintaining CRLA liaison with community organizations and community groups to ensure CRLA resources address client community needs.
Training low-income communities in law advocacy and self-help efforts; educating clients regarding legal rights.
Perform initial screening for client eligibility; interview clients and prepare simple documents from standard forms; assist In Pro-Per clients; make referrals where appropriate.
Be willing to travel as necessary to reach client communities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ months experience.
Commitment to serving low income clients.
Ability to use internet, database and computer word processing programs.
Good communication skills.
Ability to interact productively with diverse community populations.
Applicants must have car and car insurance.
Computer researching skills.
Client interviewing skills.
Experience with community outreach.
Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employer-covered medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance for employees and up to 50% for dependents coverage.
401K retirement plan with CRLA contribution effective immediately.
Generous paid leave policy which includes; 15 days of sick leave, 12 days of wellness day off, 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).
Family-friendly environment.

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Hard Skills & Tools

InvestigationsClient InterviewingDocument PreparationLitigation SupportField Inquiry

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsAbility to Interact with Diverse Populations