San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation (SLOLAF) is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney for its Civil Law Services programs. The Staff Attorney is responsible for managing their own caseload under the supervision of the Legal Director and with the support of a legal assistant. The Staff Attorney provides services ranging from advice and referrals to full representation depending on the circumstances. The Staff Attorney assists the Legal Director in determining level of services to be provided factoring in SLOLAF’s mission, funding, and capacity. The position is based in our office in San Luis Obispo and will require travel throughout the County for court appearances, meetings, and community outreach.
Patients’ Rights Advocate
The Patients’ Rights Advocate (PRA) provides advocacy services to, and investigates complaints regarding abuse and denials of rights of, state hospital patients, provides trainings to both the hospital staff and residents, and represents patients at hearings on site involving involuntary medication or at other due process hearings.
California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA)
California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA)
(Central Coast, Central Valley, Eastern California, Rural, Southwestern California) Founded in 1966 as a nonprofit legal services program, CRLA has 21 offices and strives for economic justice and human rights on behalf of California's rural poor.Organization Type: Provider
Lists: IOLTA Field Programs, IOLTA-Funded, LSC Grantees
California Indian Legal Services (CILS)
California Indian Legal Services (CILS)
(Bay Area, California Statewide, Central Coast, Central Valley, Eastern California, Northern District, Rural, Sacramento Region, Southwestern California) Launched four decades ago, CILS is one of the oldest non-profit law firms devoted exclusively to the cause of Native American rights. HQ in Escondido, with offices in Bishop, Eureka, and Sacramento.Organization Type: Provider
Lists: IOLTA Field Programs, IOLTA-Funded, LSC Grantees
Low Income Residents Compel Monterey County to Follow State Law
Low Income Residents Compel Monterey County to Follow State Law
September 27, 2017 | California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA)CRLA and PILP's joint lawsuit in Monterey County leads to increase in aid for poor.