PT Custody Advocacy Program Attorney and Coordinator
Responsibilities
- Assist in recruiting and maintaining a roster of volunteer attorneys and custody advocates.
- Support outreach efforts to law firms, solo practitioners and community partners.
- Help develop and deliver training for volunteer attorneys and custody advocates.
- Support updates to training materials, including trauma-informed and best-interest advocacy practice.
- Provide guidance and technical assistance to volunteer attorneys handling high-conflict custody cases.
- Aid volunteers in navigating procedural and evidentiary issues (e.g., records, subpoenas, court processes).
- Help coordinate case referral and assignments in collaboration with the Family Court.
- Support development of workflows, forms and internal processes.
- Contribute to rebuilding program infrastructure, including policies, templates and tracking systems.
- Aid in collecting and organizing data related to program outcomes and volunteer engagement.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by Chief Legal Officer or Chief Executive Officer.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- D. and active license to practice law in North Carolina
- Demonstrated interest in family law, child advocacy, or public interest law
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with volunteers, court personnel, and community partners
- Administrative self-sufficiency, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Experience and Professional Background
- Experience in family law, including custody matters
- Experience working with pro bono attorneys or volunteers
- Prior litigation experience
Skills and Core Competencies
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, particularly in high stakes or time-sensitive situations
- Excellent communication skills and expertise in dealing with adults and children from diverse backgrounds who are in crisis situations
- Comfort working in fast-paced environments and navigating ambiguity with steadiness and sound judgment
- A demonstrated passion for serving low-income clients and advancing social justice
- Strong alignment with the mission and values of the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy
- Preference will be given to applicants who have a demonstrated commitment to child advocacy; experience in family law and/or previous volunteer experience with CAP; a desire to serve the community; and familiarity in approaching situations through a trauma-informed and race-equity lens.
Work Schedule
Part-time position (up to 25 hours per week)
Hybrid work schedule with some in-office presence and occasional court-related coordination
Benefits
This position is not eligible for health or other insurance benefits. Part-time employees are eligible for paid holidays and pro-rated paid time off.
Reasonable Accommodation
Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, it is the policy of the Advocacy Center to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please reach out to careers@charlottelegaladvocacy.org.
To Apply
Applicants should send a resume and a detailed letter explaining their interest and qualifications for this role and organization, describe qualifications for this program, experience working with low-income individuals and survivors of trauma, and other relevant information. Include the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) references. Please ensure that all documents are uploaded into the applicant tracking system. If you have a problem uploading all documents, please email hrsupport@ascendnps.org with the additional documents.
Deadline
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a preference for applications received by May 8.