Legal Services Director jobs in Modesto, CA

Legal Services Director oversees the activities of the organization's legal department. Provides legal advice, interpretation, and guidance to senior management and officers regarding contracts, state/federal regulatory requirements, intellectual property or trademark protection, and other business matters. Being a Legal Services Director reviews all information and prepares defense for any legal actions against the organization or advises on prosecuting lawsuits on behalf of the organization. Coordinates and reviews the work of internal or external legal staff. Additionally, Legal Services Director manages staff of attorneys. Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Requires admittance to a state bar. Typically reports to top management. The Legal Services Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Legal Services Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Associate Attorney
  • Dependency Legal Services
  • Modesto, CA FULL_TIME
  • Dependency Legal Services is a non-profit law firm dedicated to serving children and parents in child abuse and neglect cases. We currently serve clients in six California counties. This is a high volume, fast-paced position in which attorneys represent clients in all phases of dependency proceedings including law and motion hearings and trials. The position entails significant client contact and in-court advocacy. Extensive training and mentoring are provided.

    We are looking for candidates with 0-8 years of experience to represent children and parents in dependency proceedings. This position calls for individuals with a strong desire to positively impact the lives of clients in crisis. Successful candidates must enjoy multi-tasking, working collaboratively within a team-environment, while also providing strong advocacy.

    The Associate Attorney will be responsible for handling a full caseload of parent or child clients at all stages of juvenile dependency proceedings, as brought pursuant to Welfare & Institutions Code § 300. These cases involve allegations of parental abuse or neglect, and often involve, domestic violence, substance abuse, and mental health issues.

    Duties: Representation includes client interviews, maintaining frequent client contact, responding to calls, texts, and electronic mails in a timely manner, conducting ongoing investigations and continual assessment of the cases, and preparing for and participating in all hearings. The attorney works collaboratively and meets regularly with a multi-disciplinary team which includes in-house social workers and senior attorney mentors. Associate attorneys are expected to communicate frequently with their mentor, ask questions, and follow given advice. Attorneys meet with and interview clients at various places including the attorney office, court, or a place most convenient for the client. Minor clients must be seen in their home, placement, or school and the attorney must assess their placements as well as their physical and emotional well-being.

    Attorneys are expected to advise clients of their rights and explain the legal proceedings in a developmentally appropriate and trauma informed way. Attorneys empower clients, help remove barriers to reunification or permanency and assist them in arriving at the appropriate course of action. Attorneys take all necessary and appropriate legal steps to best represent clients. This may include looking into ancillary issues such as criminal cases, housing, and qualification for government assistance as necessary to protect client’s interests. Attorneys will engage in lay witness and expert witness contact. Attorneys perform legal research and writing, and subpoena witnesses determined to be relevant. Attorneys correspond and communicate with interested parties such as relatives, opposing counsel, service providers, court appointed special advocates, and social services personnel regarding placements, the case status and rights of clients; and address all issues needed. Attorneys conduct frequent contested and non-contested appearances, pre-court staffings, hearings, and trials for parties in proceedings.

    These matters involve strict and fast paced timelines. Attorneys are expected to make a strong record and seek necessary appellate relief from the decision of the Dependency Court by preparing and arguing writs and preparing notices of appeal. Attorneys participate in regular meetings with DLS staff and the DLS Executive Team and participate in program development activities. The attorney will participate in ongoing, intensive trainings to build their knowledge of the law, strengthen courtroom skills and develop a deeper understanding of issues germane to dependency practice. Attorneys participate in general office duties, including maintaining electronic files and data entry of case information in the Juvenile Court Automated Tracking System (JCATS). Attorneys may make public appearances or presentations to assist in the advancement of issues benefiting clients.

    Minimum Qualifications: Active Member in good standing of the State Bar of California. Candidates awaiting bar results are encouraged to apply. Strong written and verbal skills. Demonstrated interest and ability in working with parents, children, and youth, and with low-income diverse ethnic communities. Ability to work independently and be self-motivated. Ability to drive with valid driver's license, auto insurance, and access to use of an automobile.

    Knowledge and Abilities: Willingness to learn California statutory and constitutional law, including California Welfare and Institutions Code, Code of Civil Procedure, Evidence Code, and related case law, legal principles and procedures followed in the handling of dependency including rules of evidence, rules of court, trial litigation, and appellate procedure. Basic personal computer systems. Research from published and electronic legal source materials. Willingness to learn concepts related to forensics, psychology, substance abuse, child development, family law, and juvenile law. Ability to: handle multiple clients in a fast paced and high stress environment Perform legal research quickly. Work collaboratively with colleagues and representatives of other agencies. Model professional behavior for clients Follow written and oral instructions. Prepare written legal arguments in a logical and concise manner. Legal research Understand and apply legal principles to factual situations. Communicate effectively with clients, lay witnesses, expert witnesses, child welfare workers, co-workers, and other lawyers and Judges. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Elicit, analyze, and apply legal information and evidence. Appropriate decision making. Interpersonal sensitivity and flexibility. Establish working relationships with clients of diverse racial, cultural, socio-economic and age backgrounds and inspire their confidence. Utilize litigation techniques, preserving the trial record by making timely and appropriate objections and motions, with demonstrated facility in writ procedures. Present legal arguments clearly, logically, and effectively in oral and written form. Handle legal correspondence and procedures with tact and accuracy. Meet deadlines. Appear at court early before the calendar start to be prepared and receive new information or developments. Maintain records, JCATS database system and case files. Accurately report mileage and time off.

    Work Remotely

    • No

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Relocation assistance
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • Monday to Friday

    Ability to commute/relocate:

    • Modesto, CA: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

    License/Certification:

    • Bar (Preferred)

    Work Location: In person

  • 15 Days Ago

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CCLS Staff Attorney - Housing Team
  • Central California Legal Services, Inc.
  • Merced, CA FULL_TIME
  • Description PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONFor over 50 years, Central California Legal Services (CCLS) has represented and advocated for low-income individuals in Merced, Tuolumne, Mariposa, Fresno, Tulare, and K...
  • 15 Days Ago

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CCLS Staff Attorney - Consumer/Senior/Benefits Team
  • Central California Legal Services, Inc.
  • Merced, CA FULL_TIME
  • Description PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONFor over 50 years, CCLS has represented and advocated for low-income individuals in the Central Valley. With more than 90 employees, our mission is to provide high quali...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Director, Cardiovascular Services
  • Adventist Health
  • Sonora, CA FULL_TIME
  • Adventist Health Sonora serves nearly 100,000 residents in Calaveras and Tuolumne counties with emergency and acute care services, as well as advanced cancer care, cardiac care, rural health, primary ...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Cardiovascular Services Director
  • Clinical Management Consultants
  • Oakdale, CA FULL_TIME
  • A great opportunity with an award winning, 150 patient bed medical center has just become available for a Cardiovascular Services Director! This opening for a Director of Cardiovascular Services is wi...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Director, Enterprise Application Services
  • Merced College
  • Merced, CA FULL_TIME
  • Salary: $84,972.00 - $131,979.00 Annually Job Type: Job Number: 20220418 Closing: 6/1/2022 5:00 PM Pacific Location: Merced, CA Department: Information Technology Systems Salary: Management Range 4 Fu...
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Physician Assistant Neurology FT Days
  • Tenet Healthcare Corporation
  • Modesto, CA
  • $10,000 Sign on Bonus! Doctors Medical Center Modesto is a full-service, comprehensive health care facility, dedicated t...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Asst Director of Radiology Full Time Days
  • Tenet Healthcare Corporation
  • Modesto, CA
  • Doctors Medical Center Modesto is a full-service, comprehensive health care facility, dedicated to providing the finest ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Microbiology Clinical Laboratory Scientist Full Time Days (0.80 FTE)
  • Tenet Health
  • Modesto, CA
  • Job Description Up to $15,000 Sign On Bonus based on experience Doctors Medical Center Modesto is a full-service, compre...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Team Leader Assets Protection (Assistant Manager Loss Prevention)- Modesto, CA
  • Target
  • Modesto, CA
  • **Executive Team Leader Assets Protection (Assistant Manager Loss Prevention)- Modesto, CA** Tell us about your role: De...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Radiation Therapist Full Time Days
  • Tenet Health
  • Turlock, CA
  • Job Description Up to $15,000 Sign-On bonus for experienced Registered Nurse / RN Welcome to Emanuel Medical Center Sinc...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Day Program Coordinator
  • Salvation Army
  • Modesto, CA
  • OVERVIEW: Under the supervision of Shelter Director, the Program Coordinator will coordinate and supervise intake of she...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Area Scouts | Sports - Regional Manager | Athlete Evaluator
  • Area Scouts
  • Modesto, CA
  • Area Scouts | Sports - Regional Manager | Athlete Evaluator Sports Currently Covered: Baseball Basketball Football Softb...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Microbiology Clinical Laboratory Scientist Part time Days
  • Tenet Health
  • Modesto, CA
  • Job Description Up to $15,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience Doctors Medical Center Modesto is a full-service, compre...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Modesto /məˈdɛstoʊ/ (Spanish for "modest"), officially the City of Modesto, is the county seat and largest city of Stanislaus County, California, United States. With a population of approximately 201,165 at the 2010 census, it is the 18th largest city in the state of California and forms part of the Modesto–Merced combined statistical area. The Modesto Census County Division, which includes the cities of Ceres and Riverbank, had a population of 312,842 as of 2010[update]. Modesto is located in the Central Valley, 90 miles (140 km) north of Fresno, 40 miles (64 km) north of Merced, California, ...
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Income Estimation for Legal Services Director jobs
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Modesto, California area prices
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