Public Interest Attorney Jobs in California

Part Time Adjunct Professor-Public Interest & Social Issues
The candidate will be responsible for planning and presenting the material assigned for their courses, seminars or clinics; establishing specific requirements and making them known to students; recommending texts; grading examinations and

Staff Attorney
The candidate: Provides legal service to low income clients and client groups including advice, negotiation, litigation and administrative advocacy in accordance with program priorities and case handling policies. Reviews and supervises the work product of Community Workers and Cleri

Defense Attorney I
The candidate will help protect every client's constitutional rights, to defend against discriminatory treatment and disproportionate punishment, and to ensure that no one who is innocent is ever wrongfully convicted. Receives orientation to the operations, processes and procedur

Public Benefits Supervising Attorney
The candidate will provide direct legal services to low-income individuals who have been denied, terminated from, or had reduced essential safety net benefits; Lead case review sessions and work collaboratively with staff to develop case strategies, best practic

Public Benefits Supervising Attorney
The candidate will provide direct legal services to low-income individuals who have been denied, terminated from, or had reduced essential safety net benefits; Lead case review sessions and work collaboratively with staff to develop case strategies, best practic

Public Benefits Supervising Attorney
The candidate will provide direct legal services to low-income individuals who have been denied, terminated from, or had reduced essential safety net benefits; Lead case review sessions and work collaboratively with staff to develop case strategies, best practic

Staff Attorney
The candidate will carry a personal caseload of public benefits and other client matters, including representing clients in administrative hearings and court; Participate in coalitions in the areas of homelessness and public benefits; Act as a resource regarding benefits and housing

Adjunct Faculty, Legal Writing and Research
The candidate will provide duties and responsibilities include: Reviewing training materials, preparing for and teaching the course in accordance with the syllabus and lesson plans developed by the director of the program. Responsibilities in the upper-di

Regional Director of Advocacy
The candidate will work with the Basic Unit Director on statewide planning development and coordination of advocacy efforts. Will supervise and mentor sta? advocacy e?orts. Support other advocacy, including legislative, administrative advocacy and community education.

Public Benefits Staff Attorney
The candidate will work with Harbor?s staff to identify and refer patients with legal needs to firm. Will provide intake and assessment for potential patient clients on-site at Harbor weekly. Advocate on behalf of clients referred to firm's from Harbor in a range of b

Attorney
The candidate will join Public Safety and Justice Section. Will assist these agencies in addressing a wide array of legal issues related to law enforcement, criminal adjudication, juvenile justice, jail operations, probation, reentry services, 911 services, fire protection, disaster prepar

Programming Director
The candidate will work with focus on program sustainability, development, and creation of programs designed to support the work of the firm. Will ensure that necessary support programs are examined, planned, and executed in furtherance of the firm?s mission and vision consiste

Public Law Associates
The candidate must have 1-3+ years of experience. Must have excellent academic credentials, California Bar membership, superior research and writing skills, and a commitment to professional excellence. Experience advising public agencies on issues such as the Brown Act, land u

Social Justice Attorney
The candidate will represent low-income consumers in state and federal court in consumer law cases at every stage of litigation, including motions, discovery, ADR, and trials. Will serve the diverse legal needs of underserved and vulnerable communities in the firm including

Private School/Non-Profit Attorney
The candidate should preferably have experience working with private schools and/or other non-profits in one or more areas, including employment, student, governance, and/or business and facilities issues.

Associate Attorney
The candidate must have superior credentials and 4+ years of experience with particular emphasis on employment and public agency law for school districts and administrators. Experience defending and advising school districts and/or public agencies, and school district/public agen

Staff Attorney
Duties: Work with staff to operate national Telephone Assistance Line, conducting intakes with callers, researching legal questions/concerns, and providing information, education, resources, and referrals in a timely manner; Work with staff to review caller files for possible brief s

Attorney
The candidate will work in all phases of federal and state civil rights lawsuits brought against public entities and employees, including initial responsive pleadings to complaints, written and oral discovery, motions for summary judgment, trial preparations and trial and/or trial assistan

Staff Attorney
Duties: Work with staff to operate national Telephone Assistance Line, conducting intakes with callers, researching legal questions/concerns, and providing information, education, resources, and referrals in a timely manner; Work with staff to review caller files for possible brief s

Staff Attorney
Duties: Focus on broad range of legal practice areas including: housing, public benefits, consumer, employment, immigration, re-entry and family law. Advocate to maintain relationships with key community partners; Assist with some training of support staff and volunteers. Maintain su