EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
We are looking for committed and passionate advocates for San Diego’s children and foster youth.
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If you are interested in applying to any of the positions listed below, please submit your resume in a PDF ATTACHMENT ONLY TO BE CONSIDERED.
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Thank you for your interest in CLSSD.
We will contact you if we would like to schedule an interview.
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CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS
Children's Legal Services of San Diego, Inc. (CLSSD) is a nonprofit public benefit corporation, which advocates for children and youth who are the subject of abuse and neglect proceedings in the San Diego County juvenile dependency court system. CLSSD is dedicated to high quality, comprehensive legal representation. Our firms are court-appointed to represent both minors and non-minor dependents in Juvenile Dependency Courts in San Diego County. At CLS, diversity, in the fullest sense of the word, which includes not only race and ethnicity, but also gender, sexual orientation, age, lifestyle, and abilities, is valued.
There are currently no employment opportunities available.
However, we are always keen to meet energetic and talented professionals who would like to join our team. If you wish to be considered for any future positions, please continue to check back for future listings.
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
2025 POST BAR LAW CLERK
CLSSD, located in the Kearny Mesa, is seeking a Post Bar Law Clerk. The Post Bar Law Clerk will work under the supervision of an experienced CLSSD attorney. The Post Bar Law Clerk will have the opportunity to directly represent CLSSD’s clients in all aspects of their dependency court proceedings. This is a 12-week paid position beginning in August 2025. Upon passage of the July 2025 Exam and admission to the California State Bar, the Post Bar Law Clerk will be considered for, but not guaranteed, employment with CLSSD if there are available positions.​
PLEASE SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO CAROL.LEON@CLSSANDIEGO.ORG
POST BAR LAW CLERK
NON-EMPLOYEE OPPORTUNITIES
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR - PANEL ATTORNEY
CLSSD, located in the Kearny Mesa area of San Diego, is seeking attorneys for our Conflict Attorney Panel.
The Panel Attorney is an independent contractor subject to a legal agreement between the Panel Attorney and CLSSD. The Panel Attorney is responsible for representing clients who range between the ages of 0-21 years old who are dependents of the juvenile courts in San Diego County when there is a conflict within CLSSD’s internal firms. For children and youth under age 18, Panel Attorneys serve as their attorney and Guardian Ad Litem. Panel Attorneys are required to visit and to communicate with clients. Panel Attorneys may be required to appear on cases in any of the courtrooms throughout San Diego County. Dependency cases are heard in the following courthouses: El Cajon, Vista and Meadowlark (located in Kearny Mesa). Panel Attorneys must meet the competency/training requirements outlined in San Diego Local Rule of Court 6.3.3 and must meet the standards of representation described in San Diego Local Rule of Court 6.3.4.
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PLEASE SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO CAROL.LEON@CLSSANDIEGO.ORG
PANEL ATTORNEY
