Guardianship Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Job Announcement :

Guardianship Attorney

Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc. (GBLA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is “to promote social change and justice by providing high-quality legal services to the low-income community.”  GBLA’s service area is Kern County, California.

GBLA seeks a talented attorney to join our team and work collaboratively in the guardianship unit under the direct supervision of the Director of Litigation, Division C. GBLA assists caregivers obtain guardianship over children to prevent further exposure to domestic violence, child abuse, and neglect. GBLA assists persons at nearly every stage of a guardianship matter, from petition drafting to post- letter situations. This position offers a hybrid work location within Kern County.

The candidate must be an active member of the State Bar of California or eligible to become a Registered Legal Aid Attorney. The State Bar of California’s requirements to become a Registered Legal Aid Attorney, among others, are :

Licensure and good standing in another U.S. jurisdiction; and

Employment with an eligible Legal Aid Organization in California as defined by Cal. Rules of Court rule 9.45.

The ideal candidate for this position possesses extensive knowledge and experience with California guardianship law. The candidate must possess exceptional analytical, organizational, and writing skills, and strong oral and written communication abilities. A firm commitment to public interest advocacy and a proactive approach to collaborative work are essential qualities. Additionally, the ideal candidate will exhibit leadership capabilities by providing guidance and direction to colleagues as needed. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred.

To Apply

Email a cover letter, writing sample, resume, and three professional references to : HR@gbla.org or mail to Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc., 615 California Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93304.

Compensation

The salary range for this full-time exempt role is $90,000 - $104,000 annually, with a final offer dependent on experience, job-related skills, and qualifications.

Benefits

Coverage is effective on the first day of the month following thirty (30) days of employment unless otherwise noted.

Loan Repayment Assistance Program : (administered by CalATJ for GBLA attorneys) : Tax-advantaged, monthly reimbursement (up to $1,200) for undergraduate & law school (both private & public) student loans. Annually, for the time an attorney was employed by GBLA, CalATJ may forgive the LRAP balance that was distributed to reimburse student loan payments. Designed to comply with 26 USC § 108 (f).

GBLA is a qualified employer for PSLF according to the U.S. Department of Education’s website.

Medical Insurance : (coverage is effective on the 1st day of the month after 30 days of employment)

Employer-paid premium for all full-time employees

HMO plan with Kaiser Permanente

Optional spouse / domestic partner / dependent coverage (employee paid)

Section 125 Plan allows pre-tax payment for optional coverage

Dental Insurance : (coverage is effective on the 1st day of the month after 30 days of employment)

Employer-paid premium for all full-time employees, spouse, and dependents

Delta Dental 1500 Plan

Vision Insurance : (coverage is effective on the 1st day of the month after 30 days of employment)

VSP Plan, employer-paid premium for all full-time employees, spouse, and dependents

Life Insurance : (coverage is effective on the 1st day of the month after 30 days of employment)

Employer-paid premium for all full-time employees

Employee coverage (3x annual salary, max $500k)

Spouse coverage ($10,000)

Dependent coverage ($5,000)

GBLA maintains a Long & Short-Term Disability plan for all full-time employees

Retirement : 401k plan : annually, GBLA matches 100% of an employee’s contribution up to 5% of the employee’s compensation. Automatic enrollment and elective contribution of 2% of employee’s compensation, unless employee chooses otherwise. Automatic contribution increases annually by 1% up to 5%, after 1st plan year. All elective contributions are pre-tax unless employee elects otherwise. Service Percentage Vested :

1 year of vesting service = 100%. This is a recap of GBLA’s plan highlights. All plan details are disclosed as required in the Summary Plan Description document distributed upon enrollment.

GBLA observes all judicial holidays observed by the Superior Court of California, County of Kern

Vacation :  0 to

Wellness benefits : GBLA pays a portion of a discounted group membership to a local gym and employees have access to Kaiser’s mental health app “Headspace”

Professional Development :

GBLA pays all annual fees required by the State Bar of California for GBLA attorneys

GBLA pays for travel, admission, and lodging related to NITA training

GBLA pays all Kern County Bar Association membership costs

Company Description

Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc. “GBLA” is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization whose mission is “to promote social change and justice by providing high-quality legal services to the low-income community.”

GBLA ‘s service area is Kern County, California. It is the state’s third-largest county in land area.

Company Description

Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc. “GBLA” is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization whose mission is “to promote social change and justice by providing high-quality legal services to the low-income community.” GBLA ‘s service area is Kern County, California. It is the state’s third-largest county in land area.

Salary : $90,000 - $104,000