Case Worker

CALIFORNIA RURAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE INC • Fresno, CA

3d • $24 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of an attorney, the Case Worker will engage in activities within CRLA's Labor and Employment Practice Area. This role involves conducting investigations, gathering information through field inquiry and research, and performing non-lawyer advocacy representing client's interests with government agencies and other forums. The Case Worker will also support attorneys with litigation-related tasks, engage in community education and outreach, and perform client intake and screening.

Requirements

• Commitment to serving low income clients.
• Ability to use internet, database and computer word processing programs.
• Good communication sills.
• Ability to interact productively with diverse community populations.
• Applicants must have car and car insurance.
• Computer researching skills.
• Client interviewing skills.
• Experience with community outreach.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations.
• Gather information through field inquiry and other research related to actual or potential cases and litigation.
• Non-lawyer advocacy representing client's interests with government agencies and other forums appropriate to a non-lawyer and engage in law advocacy to the extent permissible under the law and Code of Professional Ethics.
• Support attorneys in connection with lawsuits and administrative agency advocacy. This includes assisting attorneys with ministerial duties such as filing, the service of process, drafting, discovery, and other litigation-related tasks.
• Maintaining CRLA liaison with community organizations and community groups to ensure CRLA resources address client community needs.
• Training low-income communities in law advocacy and self-help efforts; educating clients regarding legal rights.
• Perform initial screening for client eligibility; interview clients and prepare simple documents from standard forms; assist In Pro-Per clients; make referrals where appropriate.
• Be willing to travel as necessary to reach client communities.

Benefits

• 100% employer-covered medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance for employees and up to 50% for dependents coverage
• 401K retirement plan with CRLA contribution effective immediately
• 15 days of sick leave
• 12 days of wellness day off
• 15 holidays each year
• Vacation (accrue 15 days for the first year of service and 20 days after one year of service at CRLA)
• Multilingual differential pay of $70 for oral and $50 for written, on a pay period basis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed