Staff Attorney (Part-Time)

Paycom - ATS; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with 6% match

PTO and Sick Time

PSLF eligible

Training programs for growth

Job summary

SDVLP seeks a Staff Attorney to work with the Pro Bono team in a part-time, hybrid San Diego setting. You will mentor volunteers, develop training materials, and guide pro bono attorneys to deliver high-quality representation for SDVLP clients.

You will provide trauma-informed legal services across civil matters, engage with community partners, supervise staff and interns, and help track outcomes for grants and reporting. A California Bar license is required.

Qualifications

• Active member in good standing of the State Bar of California.
• A minimum of one year of experience practicing law is required.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong mentoring, coaching, and training abilities.
• Ability to shift priorities, manage caseload, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated passion for public interest law and access to justice.
• Proficiency in Office 365.
• Proficiency with case management software.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• A valid California driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Train, mentor, support, and recruit pro bono attorney volunteers.
• Develop and maintain legal training materials and program resources.
• Collaborate with SDVLP's Pro Bono Team to ensure high-quality client representation.
• Provide trauma-informed legal advice and representation to low-income individuals.
• Handle civil legal matters such as domestic violence, restraining orders, family law, human trafficking, tenants’ rights, HIV/AIDS, education law, and nonprofit/microbusiness support.
• Assess client needs and connect individuals with appropriate legal and community resources.
• Build relationships with community partners, service providers, and stakeholders.
• Conduct outreach, legal education, and community presentations to increase access to legal services.
• Represent SDVLP at community events, networking opportunities, and collaborative meetings.
• Supervise non-attorney staff, volunteers, and law student interns.
• Maintain case data, track program outcomes, and assist with grant and funder reporting.
• Support special projects and initiatives advancing SDVLP's mission and goals.

Skills

Active Bar Admission CA

One year legal experience

Office 365

Case management software

Bilingual Spanish (nice to have)

California driver's license

Tools

Office 365

Case management software

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: San Diego Downtown Office - SAN DIEGO, CA, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $40.00 - $40.00Hourly, Job Category: Legal, About Us

What You'll Do

The Staff Attorney works closely with SDVLP’s Pro Bono team and is responsible for mentoring, training, recruiting, and guiding the work of pro bono attorneys representing SDVLP clients.

Primary responsibilities include:

Pro Bono Program Support

• Train, mentor, support, and recruit pro bono attorney volunteers.
• Develop and maintain legal training materials and program resources.
• Collaborate with SDVLP's Pro Bono Team to ensure high-quality client representation.

Client Advocacy & Legal Services

• Provide trauma-informed legal advice and representation to low-income individuals.
• Handle civil legal matters such as domestic violence, restraining orders, family law matters, human trafficking, tenants’ rights, HIV/Aids, education law, and nonprofit/microbusiness support.
• Assess client needs and connect individuals with appropriate legal and community resources.

Community Outreach & Education

• Build relationships with community partners, service providers, and stakeholders.
• Conduct outreach, legal education, and community presentations to increase access to legal services.
• Represent SDVLP at community events, networking opportunities, and collaborative meetings.

Program Administration & Leadership

• Supervise non-attorney staff, volunteers, and law student interns.
• Maintain case data, track program outcomes, and assist with grant and funder reporting.
• Support special projects and initiatives that advance SDVLP's mission and strategic goals.

Qualifications: What You'll Bring

• Active member in good standing of the State Bar of California.
• A minimum of one year of experience practicing law is required.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse audiences.
• Strong mentoring, coaching, and training abilities, with a demonstrated commitment to developing volunteer attorneys, staff, and interns.
• Ability to shift priorities as necessary, manage caseload, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated passion for public interest law and a commitment to advancing access to justice for low-income and underserved communities.
• Proficiency in Office 365.
• Proficiency with case management software.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• A valid California driver's license is required, as driving is an essential job function, and no comparable alternative transportation options (e.g., ride-hailing, carpooling, bicycling, walking) can reasonably fulfill the role within travel time or cost.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a 6% company match
• Eligible for PTO and Sick Time
• Bar Association membership paid annually
• Sponsored training programs and opportunities for professional growth and development
• We are an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Work Location/Schedule:

Part-time position averaging 20- 25 hours per week. This is a hybrid position with an expected onsite presence of 1-2 days per week. Onsite work is scheduled during office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This role offers opportunities to engage directly with the community through occasional travel to outreach events, meetings, and legal clinics across SDVLP locations throughout San Diego County.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SDVLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.