Children’s Law Center of California – Attorney

Company IntroChildren’s Law Center of California (CLC) is an employee-focused organization looking to add passionate, skilled, and client-focused attorneys to join our Monterey Park team. We are a dynamic, non-profit organization that is consistently evolving and improving to ensure the well-being and future success of our clients through a multi-disciplinary, independent, and informed approach to advocacy. CLC attorneys provide high-quality legal representation and advocacy to children and youth impacted by abuse and neglect. With over 600 employees and serving tens of thousands of children and youth in the Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Placer County foster care systems at any given time, CLC is the largest children’s legal service organization in the nation.Job Description/DutiesOur CLC Attorney will have a deeply demonstrated commitment to the legal representation of clients in dependency proceedings in the Edmund D. Edelman Children's Courthouse. This includes in court & out of court representation of clients at all phases of dependency case proceedings.Your Impact on the Mission – Excellence in AdvocacyPerform comprehensive, ongoing and independent investigations & interviews throughout all phases of the proceedings on behalf of the client.Provide guidance to clients on their legal rights, the legal process and decisions related to child placement; conduct initial assessments of potential conflicts of interest.Analyze facts considering relevant legal considerations, prepare litigation strategy, prepare legal memoranda, motions & briefs, and argue specific legal motions & pleadings.Demonstrate sensitivity & awareness of cultural differences to effectively communicate & advocate for clients from diverse backgrounds. Ensure that all clients receive fair & unbiased legal representation, regardless of their background or circumstances.Collaborate closely with CLC colleagues: social workers, case managers and supporting staff.Engage in ongoing education & training to stay informed about evolving issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal field & child welfare system.Perform other related duties as assigned.Job CriteriaRequirementsPrior experience in dependency law or trial experience preferred.Interest & proficiency in working with children & youth in diverse communities.Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with children, teens, their families and caregivers.Maintain professional & effective relationships with court personnel, coworkers & other CLC attorneys.Have an inclusive, deeply human approach to client’s well-being.Ability to convey legal arguments logically and effectively in oral & written form.Essential QualificationsJuris Doctor Degree & a member in good standing of the State Bar of California.Knowledge of substantive & procedural dependency law and trial practice skills.Attorneys must have a valid driver’s license, reliable automobile & automobile insurance.Salary Range/Hourly Rate$88,510 to $137,889Other Benefits and PerksEmployees of CLC Enjoy:Health + Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program, Company-Sponsored Benefits (Medical, Dental, Life Insurance), Up to 6% employer matched retirement plan, Generous Parental Leave + Additional Leave Options, Fitness/Wellness Program, Health Care & Dependent Day Care FSA, Transit + Parking Benefits.Growth + Development: Durfee Professional Development funds are available for all employees, in good standing, who have been with CLC for at least two years.Flexibility + Additional: Flexible working environment (depending on position requirements), Paid vacation/sick/holiday time, CLC will pay the current year’s mandatory bar dues for all attorneys employed as of January 31st or any new admittee who has not yet paid bar dues.* Must meet eligibility requirements upon open enrollment.

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