STAFF ATTORNEY, FAMILY LAW

About the role

The Survivor Justice Center seeks an attorney committed to public interest and social justice advocacy. The ideal candidate will represent low-income survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or human trafficking in family law matters, with a primary focus on child custody cases. The role may also involve representation in housing or consumer debt matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in family law matters involving child custody
• Engage in presentations and training to community partners and client communities on family law topics and related legal issues
• Develop relationships and collaborate with a range of public and private community partners to address systemic barriers facing the Center's client community
• Contribute to other tasks and projects that support the Center's mission and operations

Requirements

• J.D. or LLM degree from an accredited law school
• A member (in good standing) of the California Bar
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a dynamic team

Preferred Candidates

• Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in Spanish
• Commitment to trauma-informed advocacy, cultural responsiveness, empathy, responsive listening, and demonstration of authentic care and concern
• Experience working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking and/or immigrant populations
• Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income people

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Work will be performed remotely or in an office, at a workstation, and/or in court in person
• This position requires concentration on tasks while facing distractions
• This position requires attendance at meetings, both remote and in person, in and outside the Center’s office, and requires applicants reside in Southern California
• Position requires the ability to work from, and travel between, the Center’s main office at 5301 Whittier Blvd. in East Los Angeles and various Los Angeles Superior Court locations
• Work requires use of office equipment including computers, copiers, and phones

Pay and Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt position with an annual salary range of $75,000-$90,000 depending on experience. The Center offers a generous benefits package that includes: a 35-hour workweek, unlimited vacation, generous paid sick leave and holiday time, 100% employer-paid medical, dental, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees. Additional benefits include: a 403(b) plan with matching, flexible savings accounts, and supplemental insurance offerings. The Center is an eligible nonprofit employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.