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California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.

<div>Senior Litigator
WHO WE ARE: California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA) is an anti-poverty law firm that dismantles unjust systems through community lawyering in California&rsquo;s historically rural areas. We work with people priced out of private legal representation so they can uphold civil rights in housing, employment, health, and public education. Through our 17 Rural Justice Centers, communities can access a broad range of legal tools, including direct legal services, place-based advocacy to expand equity in civic institutions, and specialized litigation to advance civil rights.<div>
</div>Position: Senior Litigator
Experience: 8+ years 
Application Deadline: Open until filled 
Location: Hybrid at any CRLA office 
Term of Employment: Regular, Full-Time 
Other: FLSA Exempt, Non-Union Position
Position Description
Reporting to the General Counsel, the Senior Litigator will join a growing team of experienced litigators to support CRLA&rsquo;s impact litigation and systemic advocacy. CRLA believes in using an array of advocacy tools to address systemic issues, including litigation, policy advocacy, community education, media, and collaboration with other organizations. The Senior Litigator will have the opportunity to demonstrate strategic and innovative thought leadership to address challenging and complex matters on behalf of rural Californians seeking equity and justice.
The Senior Litigator will be responsible for leading and supporting impact litigation and systemic advocacy, developing staff&rsquo;s litigation skills through co-counseling and trainings, and helping shape CRLA&rsquo;s strategic advocacy goals. Advocacy will focus on CRLA&rsquo;s priority areas and other areas affecting rural populations including housing, labor and employment, education, health, public benefits, and civil rights. The ideal candidate will have experience using an array of advocacy tools, and a strong foundational understanding of the root causes of poverty.
Essential Responsibilities
Systemic Advocacy
<ul><li>Litigate systemic impact cases and undertake systemic advocacy as lead or co-counsel.
</li><li>Work with CRLA programs to identify systemic advocacy opportunities.</li><li>
Research and analyze complex legal issues and develop effective advocacy strategies to combat systemic injustices through multi-faceted approaches including legal, policy, and community advocacy.</li><li>
Investigate and develop factual legal claims, prepare pleadings and motions, conduct discovery, present oral arguments, and represent clients in trials.</li><li>
Attend court appearances, mediations, and settlement conferences.</li><li>
Develop expertise in one or more areas of poverty law within CRLA&rsquo;s priorities.</li><li>
Maintain a high level of professional competence through attendance at training sessions, seminars, and conferences and individual efforts to keep abreast of current developments in poverty law and issues affecting low-income people.</li></ul>
Staff Development and Collaboration
<ul><li>Provide co-counseling or other litigation support to CRLA advocates.
</li><li>Provide mentorship and serve as a resource to newer attorneys and advocates across CRLA.
</li><li>Lead litigation and systemic advocacy efforts as part of a team, delegating tasks and ensuring effective advocacy by other members of the team.
</li><li>Develop resources for litigation and systemic advocacy best practices and conduct training on discrete aspects of litigation and systemic advocacy.</li><li>
Develop and maintain relationships with community partners, particularly groups and individuals who are most directly affected by the legal issues CRLA seeks to address.</li><li>
Ensure that case handling complies with CRLA policies, Legal Services Corporation regulations, the ABA Standards for the Provision of Civil Legal Services, and ethical obligations.</li></ul>
Organizational Responsibilities<ul><li>
Advise CRLA&rsquo;s Executive Director, General Counsel, and Deputy Director on strategic advocacy initiatives.</li><li>
Raise awareness of CRLA&rsquo;s work and the issues faced by CRLA&rsquo;s clients through media, participation in conferences, and collaboration with other organizations, agencies, and issue- and community-based coalitions.</li><li>
Support the establishment of policies and programs that promote a desirable organizational culture and vision.
</li><li>Model appropriate leadership behaviors and take swift action to mitigate behaviors that compromise CRLA values. In collaboration with Human Resources, ensure a culture of knowledge sharing and continued learning.
</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:<ul><li>
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience practicing law, preferably in one of CRLA&rsquo;s priority areas.</li><li>
Minimum of five (5) years of experience with litigation or systemic advocacy.</li><li>
Admitted to the California Bar, or any other State Bar and willingness to take the next California Bar Exam.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to co-counsel with and mentor junior attorneys in systemic litigation.
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to be a successful member of a collaborative team.</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Demonstrated commitment to working with low-income, marginalized, and diverse populations.</li><li>
Demonstrated commitment to working with rural populations.</li><li>
Experience in a non-profit legal services environment.</li><li>
Experience in the non-profit or public sector.
</li><li>Supervisory experience.
</li></ul>This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 
Compensation &amp; Benefits:
We offer a diverse, family-friendly environment and compensation based on competitive public interest salaries; the estimated starting annual salary range for this position is: $100,000-135,000 (placement in the range is primarily determined by years of related experience). Generous benefits package which includes 100% employer-covered medical, dental, vision, life, and short &amp; long-term disability insurance for employees and up to 50% for dependent coverage. A 401K retirement plan with CRLA contribution effective immediately. Some professional dues are paid by CRLA (Bar Fees) and, if qualified, up to $8,000 law school Loan Reimbursement Assistance Program (LRAP). Generous paid leave policy, which includes 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). 
 
CRLA requires that all employees be Fully Vaccinated, defined as a CDC-approved COVID vaccination and one booster shot. This offer is contingent on meeting this requirement. The complete vaccination policy, including the process for reasonable allowable accommodations, is available for your review upon request.
Application:
California Rural Legal Assistance thrives on our diversity and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workplace and strongly encourage women, persons of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, persons with disabilities, and persons from other underrepresented groups to apply.</div>

Senior Litigator

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Description</h2>
WHO WE ARE: California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA) is an anti-poverty law firm that dismantles unjust systems through community lawyering in California&rsquo;s historically rural areas. We work with people priced out of private legal representation so they can uphold civil rights in housing, employment, health, and public education. Through our 17 Rural Justice Centers, communities can access a broad range of legal tools, including direct legal services, place-based advocacy to expand equity in civic institutions, and specialized litigation to advance civil rights.
Position: Justice Center Director 
Reports to: Associate Director &ndash; Rural Justice Program 
Application Deadline: Open until filled 
Location: Fresno, CA 
Term of Employment: Regular, Full-Time 
Other: FLSA Exempt, Non-Union-Eligible Position
Position Overview:
The Justice Center Director leads the operations and advocacy efforts of a CRLA Justice Center. CRLA&rsquo;s Rural Justice Program provides direct legal services, place-based advocacy to expand equity in civic institutions, and specialized litigation to advance civil rights via a network of 17 Rural Justice Centers. The Justice Center Director is a critical leadership role, ensuring alignment with CRLA&rsquo;s community lawyering principles and systemic advocacy goals. This role involves supervising a multidisciplinary team, managing a personal caseload, and fostering local partnerships to address systemic inequities and empower communities. In addition to their direct reports, the Director ensures the Justice Center is an equity-focused space where clients and community members can access the full range of CRLA services and resources.
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Team Leadership: Supervise attorneys, community workers, and support staff to deliver impactful advocacy. Lead team meetings, case reviews, and strategy discussions. Develop office workplans and other tools to guide and align staff efforts.</li></ul><ul><li>
Community Engagement: Build trust and partnerships with local organizations and community leaders to inform advocacy efforts and expand CRLA&rsquo;s reach. Serve as a community leader and trusted partner in external community spaces. Represent CRLA in public forums, policy discussions, and community events.</li><li>
Direct Advocacy: Design and oversee initiatives that empower community members to participate in identifying systemic issues and crafting solutions, including facilitating and supporting a local advisory committee (Comit&eacute;). Maintain an active caseload, contributing to both affirmative litigation, policy advocacy, and other systemic advocacy efforts.</li><li>
Justice Center Operations: Oversee the implementation of annual work plans, ensuring compliance with CRLA policies, LSC regulations, and ethical standards. Oversee building management, ensuring facilities requests are addressed. Ensure collaboration across CRLA staff co-located at the Justice Center.</li><li>
Collaboration: Facilitate resource sharing and collaboration with other Justice Centers and CRLA programs.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Qualifications</h2>
Required Qualifications:<ul><li>
A minimum of 4 years of experience working with historically marginalized populations.</li><li>
At least 3 years in advocacy roles, the majority of which should be experience as an attorney, with leadership or supervisory experience preferred.</li></ul><ul><li>
Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse community groups.</li><li>
Admitted to the California Bar or another State Bar with willingness to take the next California Bar Exam.</li></ul>
Highly Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
2 or more years of program management, supervisory, or leadership experience.</li><li>
Proven commitment to social justice and equity.</li><li>
Familiarity with systemic advocacy and legal issues impacting rural, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and low-income communities.</li><li>
Fluency in Spanish or another language relevant to CRLA&rsquo;s clients.</li></ul>
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
COMPENSATION &amp; BENEFITS:
We offer a diverse, family-friendly environment and compensation based on competitive public interest salaries; generous benefits package which includes 100% employer-covered medical, dental, vision, life, and short &amp; long-term disability insurance for employees and up to 50% for dependents coverage; and 401K retirement plan with CRLA contribution effective immediately. Some professional dues are paid by CRLA (Bar Fees) and, if qualified, up to $8,000 law school Loan Reimbursement Assistance Program (LRAP). Generous paid leave policy which includes; 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). This is a non-union position, and the salary ranges from (Supervising Attorney: $100,000-$130,000) depending on each year of admission to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction and any relevant law-related work experience prior to being admitted to practice law.
CRLA requires that all employees are Fully Vaccinated, defined as a CDC-approved COVID vaccination and one booster shot. This offer is contingent on meeting this requirement. The complete vaccination policy, including the process for reasonable allowable accommodations, is available for your review upon request.
California Rural Legal Assistance Inc. thrives on our diversity, and we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workplace and strongly encourage women, persons of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, persons with disabilities, and persons from other underrepresented groups to apply.</div>

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