POSITION SUMMARY:
The Staff Attorney will assist clients with a broad variety of legal issues. The attorney will review, assess and respond to client inquiries received via referral, in person at our walk-in clinic, or via email. The attorney may provide information, legal advice, or representation. The attorney may also refer the inquirer to our walk-in clinic, other legal or community resources, or just lend a sympathetic ear. The attorney will assist clients at our walk-in clinic and may sometimes oversee individual clinic sessions (e.g. open & close the facility, supervise volunteers, ensure that records are completed). The attorney may also interview and provide legal services for clients referred from the Ventura Family Justice Center (FJC) on a part-time basis.
ABOUT VENTURA COUNTY LEGAL AID (VCLA):
VCLA is a nonprofit community-based organization that provides free legal assistance to Ventura County residents. VCLA is dedicated to offering top-tier civil legal services to low-income and vulnerable residents, with the goal of promoting equal access to justice. We achieve this through direct representation, legal advice, information, and educational outreach at the Family Justice Center. VCLA is small and working hard to expand our presence in the community.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Staff Attorney will assist clients with a broad variety of legal issues. The attorney will review, assess and respond to client inquiries received via referral, in person at our walk-in clinic, or via email. The attorney…
Health insurance, two weeks vacation, one week sick leave, simple IRA with employer contribution up to 3%
Health insurance, two weeks vacation, one week sick leave, simple IRA with employer contribution up to 3%
Spanish bilingual required. Fully proficient.
Spanish bilingual required. Fully proficient.
TO APPLY:
please email a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a list of three professional references. We will review applications immediately and continue until the position is filled. We will contact candidates moving forward to the interview process.