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California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.

Staff Attorney - Community Equity Initiative

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc., Fresno, California, United States, 93650


Staff Attorney - Community Equity InitiativeCompany InformationOUR MISSION

To fight for justice and individual rights alongside the most exploited communities of our society.OUR VISION OF JUSTICE

A rural California where all people are treated with dignity and respect, and guaranteed their fundamental rights.WHO WE SERVE

CRLA serves low-income individuals residing in over 22 California counties. As rural areas and small cities of California continue to change, so does our outreach and service to diverse communities. CRLA clients also include individuals with disabilities, immigrant populations, school children, lesbian/gay/bisexual and transgender populations, seniors and individuals with limited English proficiency.HOW WE FIGHT FOR JUSTICE

CRLA reaches over 39,000 individuals a year through a combination of advocacy strategies that:Increase access to high-quality, no-cost legal services;Ensure the equitable and fair distribution of resources in rural communities;Protect the rights of low-income individuals to seek justice under the law.OUR WORK

CRLA legal services are shaped by the needs of our diverse client community. Through a state-wide network of 21 offices, our staff conducts litigation, outreach and legal education on the most pressing issues facing low-income communities: housing; employment; education; workplace safety; discrimination; income maintenance and healthcare access. CRLA provides legal services in conjunction with innovative programs and special initiatives.Location:

Oakland, CACompany Specialties:Litigation, Rural Health, Housing, and Education

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