Description:

About the Organization:
Our vision is to create an organization that is run and led by individuals with social barriers that in turn offer hope, training, and support to their peers. GP allows them to redirect their lives and become contributing members of our community. Our mission is deeply rooted in the work of Jesus which calls us to meet the basic wellness needs of the communities we serve in a practical way. We strive to create a world where everyone can find a second chance despite their current and past life experience.

The Position:
Position Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate, strategic, and justice-oriented attorney to join our team. The Reentry Attorney will provide direct legal services to formerly incarcerated individuals and collaborate with community partners to remove legal barriers to successful reintegration.

Primary Objectives

Provide legal counsel and representation in areas such as:
Expungement and record sealing
Parole/probation issues
Housing and employment discrimination
Family reunification and custody matters
Access to public benefits
Collaborate with case managers, social workers, and external partners to support client goals
Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence
Monitor and advocate for local and state policies that impact reentry populations
Maintain accurate case files and comply with grant reporting requirements
Participate in community outreach and education efforts

All Staff Prerequisites

Supportive of God's Pantry's mission and purpose.
Ability to create a safe and welcoming environment for volunteers, trainees, and staff.
Capable of functioning efficiently within a demanding, fast-paced environment.
Willingness to work with high need individuals in a trauma-informed way.
Ownership focused, self-starter mindset and solution-based strategist.

Qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in California
2+ years of legal experience, preferably in criminal defense, civil rights, or public interest law
Demonstrated commitment to racial justice, decarceration, and community empowerment
Strong interpersonal skills and trauma-informed approach to client services
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Bilingual (especially Spanish) is a plus

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time
Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
Visual acuity to read words and numbers
Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in-person or over the phone
Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force and occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds