TAY Staff Attorney

The TAY (Transition Age Youth) Program supports transition age youth 16-24 with a range of legal and non-legal services to promote their independence and well-being. This program helps foster youth overcome legal and other hurdles that they encounter on their path to adulthood, through individual advocacy, connection to resources, and case management. This program supports young adults, providing free consultation and legal services on a range of issues including housing, education, employment, resolving identity and consumer theft, re-entering foster care for youth between the ages of 18 and 21, clearing juvenile tickets and DMV holds, and sealing juvenile court records. Life skills workshops and the development of innovative training tools are also dynamic components of this program that inform and empower youth to know and exercise their rights.Areas of ResponsibilityProvide legal services to current and former foster / probation youth eligible for TAY services and resources across a wide range of topics : as housing, education, benefits, identity theft, consumer fraud, and sealing juvenile records.Assist with the supervision of Intake, identify legal issues and strategies, and train and provide guidance to student interns and staff.Interview, screen, and assist TAY in need of legal assistance to identify legal issues and develop case plans. Conduct legal research and draft legal memorandums briefs, primers, and presentations.Participate in a specialized court for TAY to ensure they receive services, benefits, and information they need to succeed.Work with Pro Bono Director to develop, implement, and manage comprehensive pro bono legal support for this Program.Work with TAY Program Director and staff to develop materials, train, supervise, and provide technical assistance to TAY, pro bono attorneys, other volunteers and community partners.Work with the Policy Program to identify policy to develop and implement state and county policies, or impact litigation to improve outcomes for TAY.Collaborate with other child welfare providers, non-profit organizations, and community, client, or other advocacy groups.Support and engage with the Opportunity Youth Collaborative (OYC), a collective of public and private partners led by the Alliance, that is committed to improving education and employment outcomes for TAY.Work with TAY Director and staff to maintain and update all materials for TAY program, including working with the Communications and Development Departments on electronic, print, and video communications and events relating to youth.Assist with grant writing, reports, and presentations to support work for teens and young adults.Educational BackgroundJD Degree and CA BAR CertificationSkills / Experience1-3 years of attorney experienceCommitment to improving outcomes for transitioning foster youth in a program that combines legal advocacy, access to resources, and case management.Knowledge of basic poverty law such as consumer fraud, housing, and public benefits law preferredSupervisory experience preferredKnowledge of juvenile dependency or delinquency system and / or demonstrated experience working with youth preferredExcellent written and oral skillsDemonstrated leadership abilityStrong interpersonal skills – ability to communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, child welfare agencies, the judiciary, and the public.Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environmentThis is an exempt, full-time paid position, with target starting annual salary in the range of $75,000 – $79,000 DOE. Benefits include generous vacation and paid holidays; comprehensive health plans covering 100% of the employee cost of medical, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; flexible spending accounts for childcare and health expenses; a retirement savings plan with company contributions to your 403(b) after one year of employment independent of employee contributions, and discounts on fitness memberships and other activities.How to ApplyTo be considered, please send a cover letter and resume to our TAY Program Director, Sanea Smith, at ssmith@alliancecr.org. Please include in your cover letter any relevant experiences, background, or perspective, professional or otherwise, you have in working with diverse populations and / or towards goals of equity and racial justice.COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONSThis position will regularly report to the MLK Clinic on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis to be determined. On other days, with the exception of in-office meetings with clients, colleagues, or community partners, and to the extent that this position allows for telework, this position may work remotely from home. This position may be asked to return to work in the office at any time at the employer’s discretion. Preference will be given to candidates who live in (or plan to relocate to) Los Angeles county.Vaccination RequirementThe Alliance is committed to prioritizing and safeguarding the health and well-being of our employees, their families, our clients, and members of our community against the COVID-19 coronavirus. In response to COVID-19 and the increased transmissibilities with recent variants, and to support a safe environment for everyone, all new Alliance employees must provide original documentation confirming they are fully vaccinated, and or evidence of an approved qualifying medical exemption or religious held belief exemption at the time of hire.The Alliance for Children’s Rights is committed to building and supporting a culturally diverse and inclusive environment that values all staff members’ backgrounds and perspectives in our work. We strongly encourage individuals from all traditionally underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and prohibit discrimination against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other unlawful basis.The Alliance for Children’s Rights will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the Alliance is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act web page.Our mission is to protect the rights of children in poverty and those overcoming abuse and neglect by delivering free legal services, supportive programs, and systemic solutions.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $75,000 - $79,000