Staff Attorney - Domestic Violence (Family Law)

Overview

The Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law is seeking two knowledgeable, organized, and personable attorneys who love lawyering and working with people, to join our team as Staff Attorneys. The Staff Attorneys will be assigned to provide direct legal assistance to low-income clients who are survivors of domestic violence.

Responsibilities

• Handle Domestic Violence Family Law Caseload : professionally and expeditiously resolve a continuously high volume of diverse and complex cases with limited resources. Casework may include any aspect of a domestic violence-related family law case, from initial papers to court hearings, with a focus on Domestic Violence Prevention Act cases including consultations with clients on restraining orders, drafting restraining orders, court representation in domestic violence restraining order cases, and safety planning.
• Manage, Develop, and Train Volunteers to Handle Cases : work with volunteer lawyers and law students to provide direct legal assistance and resolution of cases. assist in training volunteer attorneys on drafting requests for restraining orders and representing survivors at restraining order hearings, and supervise volunteers on restraining order casework.
• Provide Community Outreach and Education : travel to locations throughout Los Angeles County to provide direct legal assistance and education, and to engage in public presentations.

Essential Job Qualifications

Benefits and Details

Please, no phone inquiries. Position open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer : The Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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