Description:

Survivor Justice Center is seeking an attorney with a strong commitment to public interest and social justice advocacy to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will represent low-income survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or human trafficking in a variety of family law matters. While the primary focus of this position is to provide representation in cases involving child custody, the role may also include representation in housing or consumer debt matters. Additionally, the position offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to:

Provide presentations and training to community partners and client communities on family law topics and related legal issues;
Develop relationships and collaborate with a range of public and private community partners to address systemic barriers facing the Center's client community; and,
Engage in other tasks and projects that further the Center's mission and operations.

Essential Job Skills and Abilities

J.D. or LLM degree from an accredited law school
A member (in good standing) of the California Bar
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a dynamic team

Preferred Candidates will have one or more of the following:

Ability to read, write and speak fluently in Spanish
Commitment to trauma-informed advocacy, cultural responsiveness, empathy, responsive listening, and demonstration of authentic care and concern
Experience working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault or human trafficking and/or immigrant populations
Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income people