ATTORNEY (CONTRACT)
POSITION TITLE: ATTORNEY
Reports to: Supervising Attorney
Salary: $88,510-$120,000/annually (based on experience and qualifications)
This is a contract position from June 1, 2026 through February 1, 2027
Job Snapshot
Our CLC Attorney will have a deeply demonstrated commitment to the legal representation of clients in dependency proceedings in and out of court.
Your Impact on the Mission – Excellence in Advocacy
1. Assess the critical issues of each assigned case and advocate for each client by:
- Maintain professional effective working relationships with bench officers, courtroom personnel, social workers, attorneys, CASAs & service providers.
- Independently investigating & appropriately directing social work investigators to obtain facts needed to properly assess each case.
- Effectively applying dependency case law, statues & court rules; Using effective trial & courtroom presentation skills.
- Using sound case analysis & judgement; Effectively negotiating with other counsel.
- Prepare witnesses & apply evidentiary rules & objections.
2. Prepares clear, concise and persuasive motions, pleading, briefs and memorandums of law, as well correspondence & reports as needed by thoroughly researching applicable law. Submit documents in a timely manner.
3. Engages available resources to properly represent & advocate for our client’s best interest, including but not limited to:
- Educational resources,
- Medical providers & Mental health professionals,
- Regional center resources,
- Community based services providers,
- Other legal experts or consultants, such as Legal Aid, Public Counsel, Alliance for Children’s Rights, etc.,
- Public Defenders in Delinquency Court and Department 95.
4. Demonstrate sensitivity & awareness of cultural differences to effectively communicate & advocate for clients from diverse backgrounds. Develops professional relationships with and provides sound advice to clients using frequent age-appropriate interviews that adhere to ethical standards. Follows up on client requests & court orders to ensure that clients receive services in a timely manner.
5. Treat clients’ caregivers and family members respectfully.
6. Continuous learning: staying informed and adapting evolving social dynamics to better engage and support clients from all backgrounds.