EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
We are looking for committed and passionate advocates for San Diego’s children and foster youth.
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.
Thank you for your interest in CLSSD.
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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.
MANAGING ATTORNEY
CLSSD, located in the Kearny Mesa area of San Diego, is seeking a Full-Time Managing Attorney position. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide management support to a Firm of Attorneys, Investigators, and Office Coordinator in executing their legal duties in a manner that best represents the Firm’s minor clients and manage the daily operations of the Firm. This individual is also responsible for positively representing Children’s Legal Services within the courts and community by serving as a representative for the organization.
TO APPLY, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO .
CENTRALIZED OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
CLSSD, located in the Kearny Mesa are of San Diego, is currently seeking a Part-Time Centralized Office Administrator. The Office Administrator will assist the Operations Administrator to ensure efficient administrative operations and coordination amongst firms.
TO APPLY, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO JOELLEL@CLSSANDIEGO.ORG
POST BAR LAW CLERK
CLSSD, located in the Kearny Mesa area of San Diego, is seeking a Post Bar Law Clerk. The Post Bar Law Clerk is 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 14-week position beginning in August and ending in November 2021. Upon passage of the July 2021 Exam and admission to the California State Bar, the Post Bar Law Clerk will be considered for, but not guaranteed, employment with CLS if there are available positions.
TO APPLY, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO
STAFF ATTORNEY
CLSSD, located in the Kearny Mesa area of San Diego, is seeking a Full-Time Staff Attorney position. The 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. For children and youth under age 18, CLSSD Attorneys serve as their attorney and Guardian Ad Litem. Attorneys are required to comply with CLSSD’s visitation policies, which often require Attorneys to travel to visit their clients. The Attorney may be required to appear on cases in any of the courtrooms throughout San Diego County.
TO APPLY, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO JOELLEL@CLSSANDIEGO.ORG
