Job Title: Attorney – Self Help Center Workgroup Job Responsibilities: The Attorney for the Self Help Center Workgroup is responsible for ensuring meaningful access to the civil justice system for self-represented litigants at the Santa Monica Courthouse Self-Help Legal Access Center. Key duties include: - Meeting with self-represented litigants onsite to provide direct assistance, which involves educating them on court rules and procedures and reviewing and preparing cou...
**Job Title:** Non-Minor Dependent Attorney **Job Responsibilities:** The Non-Minor Dependent (NMD) Attorney, reporting to the Attorney Supervisor, is primarily responsible for representing NMDs in the Extended Foster Care (EFC) Court. The role involves: - Representing NMD clients in EFC Court. - Collaborating with County Counsel, DCFS, Court Officers, organization attorneys, case managers, and peer advocates within the EFC Court. - Engaging with all members of the organiz
Job Title: Senior Counsel Job Responsibilities: - Lead and engage in impact litigation, public policy advocacy, and education to further the organization's mission. - Cultivate relationships with key coalition partners and allied organizations. - Participate in legal conferences, continuing legal education programs, and public education activities. - Manage the legal department, including coverage of responsibilities of other senior managers as needed. - Promote a team-orien
Job Title: Senior Counsel Job Responsibilities: As a Senior Counsel at the organization, you will play a pivotal role in leading and engaging in impact litigation, public policy advocacy, and education to further the organization's mission. The responsibilities encompass: - Public Policy: You will conceptualize and draft legislative and administrative proposals impacting the LGBTQ+ community and individuals living with HIV. This includes tracking and analyzing relevant pro
Job Title: Senior Counsel Department: Legal Job Responsibilities: The Senior Counsel at the organization is responsible for leading and engaging in cutting-edge impact litigation, public policy advocacy, and education to further the organization's mission. They work both independently and collaboratively to support the organization's regional offices and nationwide initiatives. Key responsibilities include: - Devise legal theories and litigation strategies. - Identify and
**Job Title: Education Staff Attorney** **Job Responsibilities:** 1. Assist children with disabilities in the child welfare and juvenile justice system, and their families, to secure early intervention and special education services. This involves providing zealous advocacy in IFSP and IEP meetings, engaging in informal dispute resolution, participating in mediations, and filing compliance complaints with the California Department of Education. 2. Train and supervise pro b
Job Title: Attorney – Survivor and Family Justice Workgroup Job Responsibilities: The Attorney position within the Survivor and Family Justice Workgroup involves several critical responsibilities aimed at assisting survivors of domestic violence with restraining order and family law matters in Los Angeles County. Attorneys in this role work closely with clients through direct representation, court-based domestic violence clinics, and virtual family law drafting appointment...
Job Title: Staff Attorney II, Elder Justice Job Responsibilities: - Provide victim/client-centered, trauma-informed direct legal services, including screening and legal assessment, advice and counsel, brief service, and direct representation to older/dependent adults in estate planning, probate, property preservation, public benefits, conservatorship/defense of conservatorship, and elder abuse. - Engage in advocacy to advance the rights and well-being of older/dependent adul
Job Title: Pasadena Self-Help Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Provide information, resources, and assistance to self-represented individuals in person and remotely, primarily focusing on civil court matters with an emphasis on housing issues. - Train and oversee the work of volunteers and staff ensuring effective support and operation of the Self-Help Center. - Collaborate with court staff for the daily operation of the Pasadena Self-Help Center. - Work in a hybrid mo