Staff Attorney- Family Law

About the Role

The family law attorney will join a team of NLSLA attorneys who represent survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in various family law matters. The family law attorney provides direct representation and will be comfortable with being in court regularly, up to several times a week. This position can also offer opportunities to provide education and outreach through legal trainings and engagement with partner agencies and organizations. The family law attorney will be expected to be attentive to grant compliance requirements. In this role, you would report to the Supervising Attorney. This position is exempt and designated as hybrid. Employees are required to work on-site a minimum of two (2) days per week, with the remaining time eligible for remote work as business needs allow. Specific in-office days may be set by the department or manager to support team collaboration and organizational priorities. Travel to NLSLA program offices, courthouses, and other locations throughout Los Angeles County may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services to low-income survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
• Represent survivors in restraining order hearings and other family law proceedings.
• Maintain consistent and timely communication with clients and deliver legal services using trauma-informed practices.
• Frequently travel to other NLSLA branch offices, courts, government agencies, shelters, and community-based organizations throughout southern California.
• Attend and engage in family law team meetings and collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals, and secretaries to ensure the highest level of service to clients.
• Collaborate closely with social services agencies to assess the legal needs of the community.
• Review and maintain compliance with grants.
• Ensure timely completion of all administrative responsibilities, including daily timekeeping, reimbursement requests, case file updates, and grant compliance documentation.
• Participate in public policy advocacy, community education, and outreach activities to effect policy and systems changes that benefit survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Requirements

• A Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• An active California State Bar license.
• Prior experience serving low-income individuals and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
• Experience working with trauma-informed approaches.
• Excellent communication (oral, written, listening) skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, business communication platforms, and web-based case management platforms.
• Passion for NLSLA 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Worked in a legal services firm.
• Bilingual in Spanish or any of the other Los Angeles threshold languages, which is highly valued in community outreach efforts.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $85,000–$93,000, based on experience.
• Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, 2 to 5 weeks of vacation depending on seniority, and 12 days of sick leave. Exempt employees are eligible for compensatory time in accordance with company policy.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with a variety of plan options.
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and options for voluntary contributions.
  • Monthly bilingual supplement for qualified employees.
• Loan Repayment Assistance Program: Provides law school student loan repayment assistance for eligible individuals.
• Perks: Technology reimbursement to help you stay connected and equipped to do your best work.

NLSLA is a unionized workplace. Membership in the union is a condition of employment for this position.

Pay

$85,000–$93,000, based on experience.

Schedule

This position is designated as hybrid. Employees are required to work on-site a minimum of two (2) days per week, with the remaining time eligible for remote work as business needs allow.