Family Law Attorney / Adoption Law Attorney / Divorce Law Attorney / Family Law - General Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

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Job Summary:
The Staff Attorney is responsible for working on the Stabilizing Families project and will be working with Probate litigants assisting them in preparing Guardianships, clearing notes, providing necessary notices and preparing for the Guardianship hearings. This position is a full-time, temporary role and is exempt. The Staff Attorney reports to the Supervising Attorney.

Job Responsibilities:

Work collaboratively with judiciary, court staff and CA Bar to improve pro per access to the court.
Assist in conducting family, consumer, housing or other civil matter workshops for individuals and training volunteers.

Requirements:

A JD from an accredited law school.
Active California State Bar license or have taken the California bar exam and are awaiting results.
Excellent writing, speaking and organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, community organizations, attorneys, the judiciary and the public.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, business communication platforms, and web-based case management platforms.
Passion for **** mission and demonstrated commitment to advocating for the legal rights of low-income individuals.
Passion, empathy, and compassion for supporting people from different lived experiences.

Ideal Candidate:

Worked in a legal aid law firm.
Previous experience in civil litigation, preferably in landlord/tenant, consumer, or family law.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish.

Benefits:

Organization offers a competitive salary range of $76,000- $84,000 and a comprehensive benefits package including:

35-hour workweek with a hybrid schedule.
15 paid holidays per year
2 to 5 weeks of vacation per year depending on seniority.
12 days of sick leave per year.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and AD&D insurance; FSA; and EAP.
A 403(b)-retirement plan.
Monthly bilingual supplement.
Lawyer student loan reimbursement assistance program.


Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Organization is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy, including breastfeeding and related medical conditions), national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military status, or other non-merit-based factors or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. Consistent with these principles, Organization also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. All applicants and employees have the freedom to compete for employment and advancement opportunities, on a fair and equitable playing field.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and AD&D insurance; FSA; and EAP; 403(b)-retirement plan; bilingual supplement; lawyer student loan reimbursement assistance program

Spanish

JD from an accredited law school

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