Community Worker
Company: California Rural Legal Assistance
Location: Modesto
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description WHO WE ARE: Founded in 1966, CRLA's mission is to
fight for justice and individual rights alongside the most
exploited communities of our society. Through a network of regional
offices and cross-cutting programs, CRLA provides legal services to
tens of thousands of low-income people annually. Our work impacts
farmworkers, indigenous populations, individuals with disabilities,
immigrant populations, LGBTQ communities, women, children, and
low-income families in rural areas. Position: Community Worker
Experience: 6 months Application Deadline: Open until filled
Location: CRLA Modesto Office Term of Employment: Temporary (1
year), Full Time (37.5hrs/week) Other: FLSA Non-Exempt, Union
Position Reporting to the Directing Attorney, the Community Worker
will perform initial screenings for eligibility and interviews to
determine the nature of the legal problem/s and to identify the
type of legal assistance being sought by the applicants. The
Community Worker will also represent clients in administrative
hearings and assist with the office's cases. The Community Worker
is the liaison with the community and as such will also conduct
outreach and build connections with community partners. CRLA's
areas of focus include housing, employment, education, and civil
rights. Applicant Intake: Perform initial screening for
eligibility; interview applicants to determine the nature of their
legal problem and identify the type of legal assistance being
sought. Interview applicants to learn the underlying causes of
their legal problem and how the legal assistance being sought would
assist clients in meeting their short-term, mid-term, and long-term
goals. Provide applicants with appropriate legal information and
referrals. Prepare and deliver to attorneys and other staff verbal
and written reports of applicant interviews, including facts
pertinent to the issues raised by applicants. Assess applicants'
capacities to represent themselves in the legal matter and the
obstacles they face in meeting their stated goals. Conducting
Investigations: Gather information through field inquiry and other
research related to actual or potential cases and litigation.
Prepare simple documents from standard forms. Assist pro-per
clients in identifying helpful information for the presentation of
their cases. Provide appropriate advocacy and make referrals where
applicable. Lay Advocacy: Represent the client's interests in
administrative hearings and other forums appropriate to a
non-lawyer and engage in lay advocacy to the extent permissible
under the law and the code of professional ethics. Perform
ministerial duties in connection with lawsuits, such as filing the
service of process. Community Outreach and Education: Provide legal
information and skills training to individuals and groups to help
our clients understand and assert their legal rights and
responsibilities. Collaboration with other agencies: Maintain CRLA
liaison with community organizations and groups to ensure that CRLA
resources address client community needs. Community Workers may be
required to work outside the office, for instance, to work on
regional sweeps. Perform other tasks assigned.
Keywords: California Rural Legal Assistance, Tracy , Community Worker, Legal , Modesto, California
