Why CCLS
At CCLS, you will work with dedicated attorneys, paralegals, and support staff striving to shape the future of the communities we serve. We hail from multiple walks of life, speak multiple languages, and bring an incredible breadth and depth of experience to our work. Our roster includes seasoned litigators, first generation Americans, Ivy League graduates, community activists, former public officials, volunteers, and more. We encourage all interested individuals to apply.
CCLS is an equal opportunity employer: we value equity, inclusion, and diversity, across all races, cultures, classes, ages, religions, gender identities and presentations, sexual orientations, body sizes, family structures, abilities, and all categories protected by law.
Join Our Team. Open Positions.
Staff Attorney
All Experience Welcome
You’re ready to join our team in taking a stand against injustice and inequality.
Legal Secretary – Litigation, Advocacy & Training
2+ Years Experience
You are a professional multi-tasker that the programs depend on to bring our clients the best services possible
Housing Law Team Leader
4+ Years Experience
Your experience and leadership drive our mission to protect and secure the housing rights of all our clients.
Fiscal Officer
3+ Years’ Experience
Fast paced, problem-solving fiscal support that allows our legal teams to focus on bringing justice to our clients.
Legal Director
10+ Years Experience
Your legal expertise and natural leadership provide the strong foundation we need to deliver the justice our communities deserve.
Litigation Paralegal
2+ Years Experience
Help us protect the community against consumer fraud and assist our elders with a number of growing needs
Employee Benefits Package Overview
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7.5 hour work day / 37.5 hour week
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14.5 Paid Holidays
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Free wellness counseling & resources
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Union protection for applicable positions
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Annual pay increases
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Overtime for Hourly/Non-exempt staff
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Compensatory Time for Salaried/Exempt staff
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School Loan Assistance up to $500/month
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Bilingual Pay up to $90/month
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Home internet reimbursement of $25/month
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CCLS issued laptop & cell phone
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Mileage reimbursement
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CA State Bar dues paid in full
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CCLS contributes to staff 403(b) plans starting at the
one-year anniversary:
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Year 1 to 2 – 1% of salary contributed
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Year 2 to 3 – 2% of salary contributed
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Year 3 to 4 – 3% of salary contributed
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Year 4 to 5 – 4% of salary contributed
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Year 5+ – 5% of salary contributed
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Coverage begins 1st of the month following hire date
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CCLS pays 100% for staff health insurance coverage
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CCLS pays 67% of staff dependent health insurance
coverage
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Low-Cost Plans for:
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Dental PPO & Vision Insurance
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Long term disability & life insurance
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Workers Compensation coverage
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Vacation Cash Out:
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Accrued vacation cashed out & added to paycheck
upon request
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Compensatory Time Cash Out (Exempt Staff):
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Accrued comp time cashed out & added to paycheck
upon request
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Comp time over 75 hours paid out automatically
Overtime Pay Out (Non-Exempt Staff):
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OT paid out within 30 days of accrual, per State
standards
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Up to $1,500 interest free loan to assist staff with
personal computer purchase
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Leave provided for CA Bar Exam
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Interest-free loan for Bar Exam & study course fees
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Up to 8 weeks salary advance
Submit RFP
Two copies of the qualifications package in response to the RFP
Proposals not received using both mail and email delivery methods by the submission deadline shall be rejected. Proposals must be mailed to CCLS Administration with attention to:
Central California Legal Services, Inc.
Attn: Fiscal Department
2115 Kern St STE 200
Fresno CA 93721
and Adobe PDF of proposal emailed to: fiscal@centralcallegal.org
Mailed proposals shall be sent in a sealed envelope and clearly marked: “CCLS [Proposal Name][Proposal Year]” on the front of the envelope. Emailed proposals need to have “CCLS [Proposal Name][Proposal Year]” in the subject line of the email.
