Attorney – Survivor and Family Justice Workgroup

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Attorney – Survivor and Family Justice Workgroup - Salary Information, Job Title and Experience Information

Salary: $74, – $81,/ annually DOE, with excellent benefits

Job Title: Attorney – Survivor and Family Justice Workgroup

Experience:
- Active member in the California State Bar
- 2+ years of litigation experience in State Court in family law proceedings
- Demonstrated knowledge of domestic violence and family law
- Genuine interest in maintaining a docket of active family law/restraining order cases

Organization and Workgroup:
- Organization: LAFLA (Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles)
- Workgroup: Survivor and Family Justice Workgroup

Location: TBD

Availability: Immediately

Application Deadline: Continuous until position is filled

About the Position:

- Join an organization dedicated to increasing access to justice and addressing systemic inequities in the Greater Los Angeles area.
- LAFLA is a nonprofit law firm with over 200 employees, including more than 100 attorneys, providing free services and resources on a broad range of civil legal issues.
- LAFLA helps over 100,000 people every year and engages in impact litigation to enact long-term systemic change.
- The Survivor and Family Justice Workgroup assists survivors of domestic violence with restraining order and family law matters in Los Angeles County.
- Attorneys in the workgroup work with clients through direct representation, court-based domestic violence clinics, community domestic violence clinics, and virtual family law drafting appointments.
- The workgroup is a supportive team of paralegals and attorneys who prioritize supporting their colleagues.

Qualifications:

- Active member in the California State Bar
- 2+ years of litigation experience in State Court in family law proceedings
- Demonstrated knowledge of domestic violence and family law
- Genuine interest in maintaining a docket of active family law/restraining order cases
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working with diverse client populations, including low-income communities
- Bilingual preferred
- Willingness to work beyond a minimum hour workday, including evening and weekend meetings and events, and workweeks in excess of 35 hours when caseload so necessitates.

Examples of Duties:

- Engage in outreach activities to reach potential clients.
- Carry an active caseload of direct legal services to victims of domestic violence in domestic violence and family law matters.
- Communicate with referring partner-agencies as necessary.
- Staff and supervise volunteers/students at domestic violence and family law clinics at local courthouses several times a month.
- Identify significant legal needs and issues for survivors of domestic violence in the area of family law and develop plans, including litigation and policy, to address those needs.
- Conduct domestic violence-related family law trainings to client communities, partner organizations, community groups, and related service providers.
- Recruit, train and supervise volunteer attorneys and law students.
- Contribute to the organization’s DEI plan and goals, supporting all DEI initiatives and promoting inclusion.
- To view LAFLA’s Commitment to DEI, please go to /

How to Apply:

- Submit a cover letter and resume online to with “Family Law Attorney position” in the subject line.
- A one year introductory period will be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

- Selection will be based solely on merit and without discrimination.
- The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees.
- We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
- If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process or expect to require an accommodation if hired, please contact .

Benefits & Compensation:

- Competitive compensation based on comparable public interest salaries.
- Generous benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, life insurance, long-term disability and long-term care insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan.
- Employees may also qualify for bilingual supplements, law student loan reimbursements, and a cell phone stipend.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Bilingual Supplements, Law Student Loan Reimbursements, Cell Phone Stipend

Bilingual preferred

Litigation, Legal Writing, Communication, Outreach, Supervision, Training, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Submit cover letter and resume online to

Qualification and Experience Active member of California State Bar, 2+ years of litigation experience, knowledge of domestic violence and family law, interest in maintaining active caseload, excellent communication skills, ability to work under pressure, experience with diverse client populations, bilingual preferred

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