FAMILY ATTORNEY

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Family Attorney Positions Available in Connecticut with Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits

Organization: Connecticut Legal Services, Inc. (CLS)
Job Title: Family Attorney
Experience: Connecticut bar admission or ability to be sworn in to the Connecticut bar.
Location: Waterbury, Willimantic, Bridgeport, Stamford, Connecticut

CLS is seeking dedicated attorneys to fill six staff attorney positions in its Family Unit, providing holistic and client-centered legal advocacy for domestic violence survivors seeking restraining orders in Waterbury, Willimantic, Bridgeport, and Stamford's family court. The organization is looking for individuals who are deeply committed to advocating for low-income, vulnerable, and marginalized communities.

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

- Maintain an active caseload of representation and advice cases, including regular court and/or administrative hearing appearances
- Conduct community outreach remotely and in-person, and coordinate with other social service agencies working with clients
- Identify larger trends and issues for clients and develop strategies to respond to them
- Deep and demonstrated commitment to advocacy on behalf of low-income, vulnerable, and marginalized communities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including persuasive writing and effective communication with diverse populations
- Ability to collaborate closely with colleagues and work independently when necessary
- Creativity and flexibility in problem-solving and meeting challenges
- Connecticut bar admission or ability to be sworn in to the Connecticut bar
- Experience or connections to low-income communities and communities of color
- Knowledge of relevant substantive and procedural law, including courtroom practice and family law.

Compensation and Benefits:

- Salary range of $61,362-$120,584, depending on experience
- Excellent vacation/leave, health, and other benefits
- Start date: As soon as possible.

Application Process:

- Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, 3-7 page original writing sample, and the names and contact information for three references to .
- Applicants are encouraged to include a statement in their cover letter about how their unique background and experiences can contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of the staff and legal services practice.
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- To expedite the sorting and reviewing process, please format the subject line of your email as follows: "Last name, First name - Family Attorney Application."

About the Organization:

CLS is Connecticut's largest non-profit law firm, providing free legal help to low-income individuals in a variety of areas including housing, consumer, elder, family, public benefits, education, immigration, employment, and disability law. With a staff of 75 in seven offices across the state, CLS is dedicated to fighting for equal justice and improved life opportunities for over 12,000 people every year.

Join the team at CLS and make a difference in the lives of those in need. Apply now for a rewarding and impactful career as a Family Attorney in Connecticut. CLS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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Excellent vacation/leave, health, and other benefits

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Legal Advocacy, Communication, Collaboration, Problem-Solving

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Send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references to with subject line "Family Attorney Application - Last, First"

Qualification and Experience Connecticut Bar Admission or Ability to be Sworn into Connecticut Bar

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