Staff Attorney - Elder Law

Job Title: Elder Law Staff Attorney

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports To: Practice Group Director, Deputy Directors of Litigation, and Executive Director

Supervises: As Assigned

Pay Range: $78,000.00 - $ (Depending On Experience)

Do you have a deep appreciation for seniors and their lived experiences? Are you outraged by individuals, companies, and scams targeting seniors that prey on their vulnerability? Do you enjoy drafting estate planning documents, or would you like to learn more about estate planning? The Inland Counties Legal Services Elder Law Practice Group may be the right fit for you. ICLS’ Elder Law Practice Group delivers free legal services to seniors who are age 60 and older throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties through remote communication as phone and video appointments.

We also offer on-site appointments at our office locations and various senior and community centers. The work is challenging and joyful, providing peace of mind to seniors as they navigate their legal issues with compassion, patience, and understanding. This position gives opportunities for zealous advocacy in areas of law impacting the lives of seniors we serve including estate planning, consumer matters, financial elder abuse, scams targeting elders, elder abuse, domestic violence, civil harassment restraining orders, grandparent visitation, and real property issues.

Inland Counties Legal Services is seeking a Lead Staff Attorney to join the Elder Law Team. Inland Counties Legal Services, Inc. is a nonprofit organization providing legal services to low‑income persons residing in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. ICLS targets services for seniors and those in the greatest social and economic need. Legal services are provided by attorneys, or paralegals under the direct supervision of an attorney.

Levels of service include advice and counsel, limited action (includes negotiations and preparation of legal documents), as well as direct representation before administrative law and civil courts. ICLS provides legal assistance in eight practice groups:
Elder Law, Consumer, Housing, Family Law, Immigration, Systemic/Impact, Health Law, and Public Benefits. Visit our website andlegal.org for more information.

• Work closely with and report to the Elder Law Practice Group Director.
• Organize and participate in community outreach events, training, and community education events.
• Be familiar with and follow all ICLS and funder policies, and all applicable state, federal and local regulations.
• Develop broad legal expertise in elder law.
• Travel and work throughout both counties.
• Provide full range of legal assistance to clients.
• Work independently in furtherance of ICLS’s mission, require little direct supervision and manage a caseload.
• Engage with client and community groups, local stakeholders, bar associations, and governmental associations to identify, assess, and meet client and community legal needs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, excellent project management skills and an interest in ICLS’ mission.
• Assist and represent clients aged 60 and over in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties with legal issues including consumer matters, family law, simple probate, estate planning, elder abuse, and restraining orders.
• Provide direct client services at assigned senior centers throughout San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.
• Maintain community relations with local organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Degree from law school and active member of the California Bar in good standing.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience as an attorney.
• Prior work experience with elder abuse, estate planning, family law, and consumer law issues preferred but not required. Ability to understand the objectives of poverty law.
• Superb legal research, writing and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of elder law preferred but not required.
• A high level of independence, initiative, creativity, and good judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Humility and competence in working with diverse individuals and communities.
• Pa…