National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 2 months ago
SENIOR ATTORNEY, FAMILY LAW
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expNational Legal Aid & Defender Association is seeking a Senior Attorney with significant experience in family law and a commitment to public interest and social justice advocacy. The successful candidate will represent low-income survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in family law matters, primarily focusing on child custody cases while also leading projects and mentoring other attorneys.
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Responsibilities
Providing litigation-related services, including but not limited to, drafting legal documents, conducting discovery, case management, oral advocacy, and negotiation in hearings and trials
Providing mentorship to other attorneys and co-counseling cases with other staff as needed
Leading special projects related to specialized areas of law or practice
Engaging in community education and outreach activities by conducting presentations and training to partners and client communities on family law topics and related legal issues
Assuming a leadership role among community partners and service providers by providing technical assistance and training and participating in provider networks related to areas of expertise
Assisting with program administration and helping organization maintain best practices for case management and other areas of service delivery; and
Engaging in other tasks and projects that further the Center’s mission and operations
Qualification
Required
A minimum of seven years' legal experience, including experience as lead counsel
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in family law
J.D. or LLM degree and membership in good standing in the California Bar
Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy skills
Preferred
Commitment to public interest law and prior experience working with survivors of interpersonal violence and/or immigrant populations
Ability to work independently and provide guidance to junior attorneys
Ability to read, write and speak fluently in Spanish
Ability to collaborate and work successfully with people from diverse backgrounds and levels of experience
Strong attention to detail and case management skills
Company
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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