Description:
An Organization Protect Victims of Domestic Violence seeks a knowledgeable, organized, and personable attorney who loves lawyering and working with people, to join our team as a Staff Attorney. Along with fellow colleagues, this individual will provide direct legal assistance to low-income clients, many of whom are survivors of domestic violence.Key Features of this Job:
- Handle Family Law Caseload: The Staff Attorney is expected to professionally and expeditiously resolve a continuous high volume of diverse and complex cases with limited resources. Casework may include any aspect of a family law case, from initial papers to court hearings.
- Manage, Develop, and Train Volunteers to Handle Cases: The Staff Attorney works with a large number of volunteer lawyers and law students to provide direct legal assistance and resolution of cases.
- Provide Community Outreach and Education: The Staff Attorney travels to locations throughout Los Angeles County to provide direct legal assistance and education, and to engage in public presentations.
Essential Job Qualifications:
- Member in good standing CA bar;
- No family law experience is required, but one or more years of experience is preferred;
- Strong writing and public speaking skills;
- Excellent analytic and organizational abilities;
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others;
- Capacity to travel locally and work some weekends and evenings as needed.
