CCLS Lead Attorney - Pro Bono Program Re-Entry Services

Reports to

Director of Pro Bono & Strategic Partnerships

FLSA Status
Full-Time, Exempt

(Non-Union position)

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Salary 

$85,895 to $116,152 per year

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Central California Legal Services (CCLS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was founded in 1966 for the purpose of providing free civil legal services to low-income individuals. CCLS core counties include Fresno, Kings, Mariposa, Merced, Tulare, and Tuolumne. CCLS’s health work also extends to San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito, and Stanislaus counties. In Madera County, CCLS provides limited services to seniors and on health issues. CCLS has offices in Fresno, Merced, and Visalia, and satellite offices in Mendota and Los Banos. With nearly one hundred (100) employees, CCLS’s work includes direct services that meet our clients’ immediate needs, education, and advocacy.

JOB DESCRIPTION

CCLS seeks a dynamic attorney to join its Pro Bono Program (“PBP”) as the Supervising Attorney for Re-Entry Legal Services. Depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and demonstrated leadership capabilities, the position may be structured as either a Supervising Attorney or Directing Attorney.

Through the PBP, CCLS provides legal services to low-income community members using skilled volunteer attorneys and other legal service providers. Working under the supervision of the Director of Pro Bono & Strategic Partnerships, and in collaboration with the PBP team, the Attorney will take the lead in expanding, developing, and operating the PBP’s Re-Entry Legal Services Project. The Attorney will work collaboratively with the PBP team and CCLS advocates to enhance and implement the PBP’s volunteer and clinic programs throughout CCLS’ service area. The Attorney may choose to be based in CCLS’ Fresno, Merced, or Visalia offices, or to work remotely. A remote attorney will be required to attend specified in-person meetings or events in CCLS’ service area on occasion.