Family Law Staff Attorney

Management Information Exchange

Fresno (CA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance

Laptop & Cell Phone Provided

Bar Exam Leave & Loan

Internet reimbursement

Job summary

Central California Legal Services seeks a Staff Attorney to represent survivors of domestic violence at the intersection of family law and immigration services. You will guide clients through restraining orders, child custody, support orders, and divorces, advocating with sensitivity and legal acumen.

Your work includes collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, participating in trainings, and engaging with communities to advance safety and justice.

Qualifications

Active California Bar membership in good standing.
Minimum 2 years of legal experience.
Excellent litigation and negotiation skills.
Bilingual ability strongly preferred.
Willingness to travel as needed.
Commitment to CCLS mission and values.

Responsibilities

Advise and represent survivors of domestic violence in related civil proceedings.
Provide legal representation aligned with CCLS priorities.
Identify systemic issues through casework and data reviews.
Co-Counsel with other staff and pro bono partners.
Collaborate with staff, client groups, and service providers.
Participate in community outreach and education.
Attend trainings and share lessons with staff.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills

2+ years legal experience

Litigation

Negotiation skills

Team collaboration

Bilingual ability preferred

Ability to multitask under deadlines

Education

Active member of the California State Bar

Job description

The Family Law Staff Attorney will join a dynamic team that combines family law and immigration services to CCLS clients. The Staff Attorney will focus on representation of domestic violence survivors in an effort to provide guidance, legal support and safety. These services will include explanation of related processes and assistance in obtaining restraining orders, child custody orders, child and spousal support orders, and divorces against abusers.

DUTIES

Advise and represent survivors of domestic violence in related civil proceedings;
Provide legal representation to clients consistent with CCLS program priorities;
Identify and analyze systemic issues through individual casework, reviews of the CCLS data, and participation in statewide networks of legal services advocates;
Co-Counsel with other legal staff and pro bono partners;
Collaborate with other legal staff, client groups, community-based service providers, and statewide networks;
Participate in community outreach and education events;
Attend national or regional trainings as deemed necessary and/or helpful to CCLS, and provide training on lessons learned to other CCLS staff;
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Active member in good standing of the State Bar of California;
Minimum 2 years of legal experience;
Excellent litigation and negotiation skills;
Collaborative, team-oriented individual able to work with colleagues and external partners;
Ability to assume responsibility quickly, comfortable under pressure, and able to work independently and as part of a team;
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills;
Have an organized, detailed approach;
Able to use good judgment, multitask, and meet short-notice deadlines;
Ability to work with a wide range of clients in a kind, appropriate, client-centered manner;
Bilingual ability strongly preferred;
Commitment to CCLS’ mission and core values;
Ability to travel as needed, proof of liability and property insurance on vehicle used.

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