FAMILY ATTORNEY

Full-time

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Family Attorney Positions Available in Waterbury, Willimantic, Bridgeport, and Stamford, Connecticut
Organization: Connecticut Legal Services, Inc. (CLS)

CLS is seeking skilled and committed 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. These positions are located in Waterbury, Willimantic, Bridgeport, and Stamford's family court.

Job Title: Family Attorney

Job Description:
- Maintain an active caseload of representation and advice cases
- Regularly appear in court and/or administrative hearings
- Conduct community outreach remotely and in-person
- Coordinate with other social service agencies working with clients
- Help identify larger trends and issues for clients and develop strategies to respond to them

Qualifications:
- Demonstrated commitment to advocacy for low-income, vulnerable, and marginalized communities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to write persuasively and clearly
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues and work independently when necessary
- Creativity and flexibility in problem solving
- Admission to the Connecticut bar or ability to be sworn in
- Experience in or connections to low-income communities and communities of color
- Knowledge of relevant substantive and procedural law, including courtroom practice and family law

Start Date: As soon as possible

Compensation: Salary range of $61,362-$120,584, depending on experience. Excellent vacation/leave, health, and other benefits.

Application Process:
- Send a cover letter clearly describing qualifications
- Include resume, a 3-7 page original writing sample, and three references
- Applications should be sent to
- Include a statement in the cover letter about how your unique background and experiences contribute to diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of the staff and legal services practice

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will be accepted until the positions are filled. To expedite the process, please include your name (Last, First) and "Family Attorney Application" in the subject line of your email.

Organization Description:
Connecticut Legal Services, Inc. (CLS) is the largest non-profit law firm in Connecticut, providing free legal help to low-income individuals in areas such as housing, consumer, elder, family, public benefits, education, immigration, employment, and disability. With a staff of 75 in seven offices across the state, CLS fights for equal justice and improved life opportunities for over 12,000 people each year.

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, Writing, Cultural Competency, Diversity and Inclusion.

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Send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references to .

Qualification and Experience Connecticut bar admission or ability to be sworn in to the Connecticut bar.

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