Description:

The LGBTQ+ Program
In 2007 A 501 Non-Profit Legal and Political Advocacy Group launched its LGBTQ+ Program, which has been nationally recognized for its innovative approaches and positive impact. The LGBTQ+ Program also engages in sustained partnerships with rural community leaders, LGBTQ+ community centers, and other supportive organizations and agencies committed to breaking down barriers that cause entrenched poverty. The LGBTQ+ Staff Attorney is a client advocate in A 501 Non-Profit Legal and Political Advocacy Group's statewide advocacy for LGBTQ+ people and is essential in the implementation of its goal to increase access to justice for low-income LGBTQ+ people in rural California.

The LGBTQ+ Program Staff Attorney will help increase access to justice for low-income lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people in rural California, including LGBTQ+ agricultural workers and immigrants. A 501 Non-Profit Legal and Political Advocacy Group regularly represents LGBTQ+ clients in a variety of types of legal cases, including immigration, education and employment discrimination, access to gender-affirming care, as well as name and gender marker correction petitions. A 501 Non-Profit Legal and Political Advocacy Group provides legal services, community legal education and leadership development opportunities, builds active, sustained partnerships with rural LGBTQ+ community centers, supportive organizations and public agencies; and monitors and engages local public entities that directly impact LGBTQ+ communities. The attorney will handle LGBTQ+-related cases and non-legal advocacy projects. This position reports directly to the LGBTQ+ Legal Director. The LGBTQ+ Staff Attorney will be based in one of A 501 Non-Profit Legal and Political Advocacy Group's Central Valley or Central Coast field offices (office locations available at www.crla.org).

Responsibilities:
Direct Legal Services:

Conduct legal intakes for LGBTQ+ clients.
Provide brief counsel and advice and full extended services representation for LGBTQ+ clients on issues related to education, employment, health access, and immigration.
The Staff Attorney will assist other A 501 Non-Profit Legal and Political Advocacy Group attorneys and community workers on LGBTQ+ related cases.

Impact Advocacy:
The Staff Attorney will assist in systemic advocacy that may include but is not limited to pre-litigation investigations, litigation, regulatory advocacy and amicus briefing, and community partnerships and collaborations.

Community Education/Outreach:

Work with the LGBTQ+ Program staff to inform rural LGBTQ+ communities about their civil rights through the development and revision of outreach, community education, and training materials.
Conduct outreach and training, including making community presentations, attending agency/community meetings, and media appearances as required.

Organizational Capacity Building:

Conduct workshops and write articles regarding the provision of legal services to low-income LGBTQ+ communities to enhance access to quality LGBTQ+ related legal assistance nationally.
Support efforts to increase and improve LGBTQ+ related services and training opportunities in the larger legal aid community.
Cultivate key relationships through outreach and collaboration, and work to increase awareness of the organization.

Leadership Building and Community Support:
Support local groups engaged in advocacy on behalf of low-income LGBTQ+ communities. The Staff Attorney will foster leadership that is able to effectively engage in intersectional advocacy.

Other duties as assigned by the LGBTQ+ Legal Director.

Requirements:

Admission and good standing with the California State Bar or attorney licensed in another state eligible to practice in California under the California Bar's Multijurisdictional Practice Program.
Familiarity with LGBTQ+-related law, education, employment, healthcare, and/or immigration law.
Oral and written fluency in Spanish and English.
Excellent legal research and writing skills, with at least 1 year of litigation experience preferred.
Knowledge of and experience serving LGBTQ+, rural, immigrant, and low-income clients.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact constructively with diverse populations and survivors of trauma.
Ability to engage in intersectional advocacy and to bring the lens of intersectionality to A 501 Non-Profit Legal and Political Advocacy Group's work with clients and community partners.
Community education experience (developing and delivering workshops and presentations).
Willingness to travel is required. Travel will be 25-50% on average. Travel costs, including mileage, are reimbursed.
Willingness to work some evenings and weekend days.
Data analysis and investigation skills or experience.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.