Remote Self-Help Attorney for Family Law

National Legal Aid & Defender Association; Stockton (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin is hiring a Self Help Attorney. This full journey-level attorney role offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for telecommuting.

You will provide legal and procedural assistance to self-represented litigants, supervise Self-Help staff, and review documents they generate. Qualifications include a JD, active State Bar membership, and knowledge of family law and related court procedures.

Qualifications

• JD required from an accredited law school.
• Experience providing legal self-help services is highly desirable.
• Active membership in the State Bar of California.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a CA Driver's License or alternate transportation.
• Knowledge of family law, mediation techniques, and related legal processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and procedural assistance to self-represented litigants in various matters.
• Guide and direct the Court’s non-lawyer Self-Help staff and review documents they prepare.
• Differentiate between Self-Help Attorney and Family Law Facilitator roles in terms of responsibilities.

Skills

Supervision

Legal research

Legal analysis

Communication

Literacy in English

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Family law software

Job description

The Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin is hiring a Self Help Attorney. This full journey-level attorney role offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for telecommuting.

You will provide legal and procedural assistance to self-represented litigants, supervise Self-Help staff, and review documents they generate. Qualifications include a JD, active State Bar membership, and knowledge of family law and related court procedures.