Description:
An Organization Protect Victims of Domestic Violence for Family Law 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 also engage in public presentations.
Essential Job Qualifications:
Member in good standing CA bar; One or more years family law practice or other related legal experience with proven results; 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 Saturdays and evenings.
