Careers

Join Children’s Law Center of California (CLC) and become part of an amazing team of change-makers advocating inside the courtroom for children and youth, strengthening families and communities, and striving to break the intergenerational cycle of foster care. CLC is the largest children’s legal services organization in the nation, currently serving 25,000 clients in Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Placer Counties. We are a dynamic non-profit organization that is consistently evolving to ensure our clients’ well-being and success through a multi-disciplinary, independent, and informed approach to advocacy. We prioritize an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and encourages our employees to bring their unique, whole selves to work. CLC strives to reflect the communities we serve, and we encourage dedicated professionals with varied backgrounds and perspectives, including those with lived experience, to pursue careers with CLC.  

Our team provides an unparalleled level of expertise in a highly specialized area of the law and offers a unique opportunity for attorneys, paralegals, investigators, and administrative staff who wish to assist in the representation of children and youth who have experienced abuse and neglect in our foster care system.  

Featured Openings

To Apply: Applicants must apply directly on CLC’s website. Applications received through any other means will not be considered. Please include a detailed cover letter indicating your interest and qualifications for the position. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

For a full list of current job openings and to apply, click here.

CLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a full range of benefits for regular full-time employees.

To Volunteer click here. For Internship and Fellowship information, click here. 

Attorney for Children & Youth – Multiple Offices

CLC seeks passionate attorneys for our Monterey Park and Lancaster offices. CLC attorneys work closely with supervisors, social work investigators, various subject matter experts, peer advocates, support staff, and other CLC attorneys. Attorneys provide client-directed advocacy and legal advice to children, age 0-21, alleged to be victims of abuse and neglect. Please click on your preferred location to apply.

Accounting Manager

CLC is seeking to hire an Accounting Manager to join our growing Finance team. We are a 500+ employee-focused nonprofit organization with an annual budget of over $70 million. Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all accounting processes. The Accounting Manager will play a crucial role in financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic financial planning. The successful candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. While this position is primarily remote, the successful candidate will be expected to be present at our Monterey Park headquarters 1-2 days per month.

          

Our Benefits

Health & Wellness  

The health and wellness of our staff is essential to us. Therefore, we offer generous Family and Medical Leave policies, health plans, and more. We also offer flexible spending accounts for child care and health expenses.  

Time  

We all need time to relax, recharge, heal, and be there for our families. Therefore, CLC offers 15 PTO days and 10 sick days in the first year. In addition, CLC observes all California state holidays.

Security & Savings  

Life happens, and we’re here to support our team and their families. Benefits include basic life and long-term disability insurance. We also offer a 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to a 6% employer match.

Learn about our mission!

Children and families are at the heart of our work. Hear directly from CLC clients about their experiences with CLC and our team of advocates.  

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