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The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) is seeking attorneys to volunteer in its Oakland office.
Founded in 1970, the National Center for Youth Law is a non-profit organization that uses the law to improve the lives of poor children. NCYL works to ensure these children have the resources, support, and opportunities they need for a healthy and productive future.
NCYL focuses its work in four areas: - Safety and protection of abused and neglected children
- Health and mental health care
- Financial stability for low-income families and children
- Juvenile Justice
- Education
NCYL provides assistance to other child advocates nationwide, conducts trainings, publishes a legal journal, and does class action litigation intended to benefit large numbers of poor children.
NCYL is interested in applicants with a demonstrated commitment to child advocacy and/or poverty law. In particular, applicants should have a keen interest in the rights of poor and vulnerable children.
If you are interested in a volunteer attorney position with NCYL, please submit the following to Frankie Guzman: - Cover letter (should include schedule of availability to work)
- Resume
The National Center for Youth Law is committed to hiring a group of professionals that reflects the racial and cultural diversity of our clients.
If you would like additional information about the National Center for Youth Law or the application procedure, please contact:
Larry Nguyen
Assistant Administrator
National Center for Youth Law
405 - 14th Street, 15th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
510-835-8098, Ext. 3046
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