Description:

CCLS seeks multiple, full-time Health Consumer Team Staff Attorneys to provide advice, counsel, and representation to clients dealing with a variety of issues related to health systems and agencies.

Requirements:
Duties:

Work with CCLS advocates to ensure delivery of high-quality legal representation to clients consistent with CCLS program priorities.
Develop and maintain relationships with client groups and community-based service providers, and work with them to identify community lawyering opportunities;
Identify and analyze systemic issues through individual and impact casework;
Participate in planning and strategy meetings with project partners and statewide networks of Legal Aid advocates;
Participate in weekly CCLS case review meetings, keep abreast of changes in the law, including continuing legal education, and adhere to CCLS policies and procedures;
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Member in good standing of the State Bar of California; or, eligible to practice under the Registered Legal Services Attorney Program and California Bar admission within twelve months of hire;
Experience working with low-income clients, collaborating effectively with diverse groups of individuals and organizations, and connecting and strategizing with local community leaders;
Ability to communicate effectively with people with communication barriers including those who are stressed or confused, those who suffer from physical or mental disabilities or those for whom English is a second language;
Previous Legal Aid or other non-profit legal services experience desirable;
Bilingual ability strongly preferred (Hmong/English or Spanish/English);
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills;
Comfortable working under pressure, on a team or independently, passionate about the work, inquisitive, and analytical;
Commitment to the rights and empowerment of clients;
Must pass a background check with the California Department of Managed Health Care;
Ability to travel as needed and proof of liability and property insurance on vehicle used.