Description:

Job Snapshot
Reporting to the Attorney supervisor, the NMD Attorney's primary responsibilities are to provide representation for NMDs (Non-Minor Dependent youth) in the Extended Foster Care (EFC) Court for our Monterey Park Office. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with other staff to ensure fidelity to CLC's core mission to provide high-quality representation to CLC clients, implement CLC policy and procedures, engage in continuous quality improvement, and further CLC's strategic goals.

Requirements:

Your Impact on the Mission – Excellence in Advocacy

Represent NMD clients in the EFC Court.
Work collaboratively with County Counsel, DCFS, Court Officers, CLC attorneys, case managers, and peer advocates staffing the EFC Court.
Work closely with all members of CLCLA4, employing a holistic approach to representing the whole child to ensure clients' needs are met.
Communicate and collaborate regularly with assigned case managers/peer advocates, and various in-house specialists regarding the status of the case and client needs.
Communicate and collaborate regularly with outside service providers, community-based organizations, and county personnel regarding status of the case and client needs.
Meet with NMD clients at court and out of court as needed and appropriate.
Ensure that NMD clients are transported to appointments or meetings.
Maintain accurate and current information and data regarding client demographics, services, needs and other case activity.
Work with the CLC Policy Director and Executive Director, when needed on legislation and policy as it relates to NMDs.
Work with the CLC Grants Manager and Development and Executive Director, when needed to ensure ongoing and expanded resources.
Provide training and consultation to case carrying CLC attorneys, case managers, peer advocates and other staff as needed.
Follow office policies and procedures as determined by the Law Firm Director.
Be available to represent minor clients, when necessary, due to conflicts of interest.
Continuous learning: staying informed and adapting evolving social dynamics to better engage and support clients from all backgrounds.

The Assets You Possess/Essential Qualifications

Juris Doctor Degree and a member in good standing of the State Bar of California with at least 2 years of dependency or similar experience.
Excellent interviewing and client relationship building skills and a demonstrated commitment to representing NMDs.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Ability to effectively communicate with other attorneys, staff, bench officers, court personnel, clients and other parties in the dependency process, service providers, and the public.
High standards of ethical and professional conduct.
Competence in all areas identified in the CLC Attorney job description.
A valid California driver's license, reliable automobile, and auto insurance are required while working for Children's Law Center.

Perks + Benefits Employees 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 actively employed on the date bar dues are owed and who have no known plans to end employment with CLC within 30 days of the due date. CLC will also pay bar dues for new admittees who are actively employed on their initial payment due date and have no known plans to end employment with CLC within 30 days of the due date.

Must meet eligibility requirements upon open enrollment

CLC recognizes the importance of bringing together a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and talents across all roles, and we encourage candidates with varied backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. CLC is committed to fair and welcoming practices in recruitment, hiring, promotion, and retention.

About CLC
CLC is the largest children's legal services organization in the nation, advocating for tens of thousands of children and youth in Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Placer County foster care systems. We are a powerful voice for our clients, fighting in and out of the courtroom for family reunification, permanence, educational opportunity, health and mental health services, self-sufficiency, and overall well-being. We want all of California's children to have the support they need to succeed. We work to accomplish this goal through direct legal representation for children, multidisciplinary advocacy and support, and public policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, individual with disability, medical condition, marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status, protected veteran status, genetics or any other legally protected group status or non-job related characteristic of an individual as directed by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity—Reasonable Accommodation Assistance: Children's Law Center of California is committed to maintaining an environment of equal opportunity. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided by this organization, please contact HRdepartment@clccal.org further assistance regarding job postings.

Salary Description

$88,510 to $137,889 per year