Attorney-Litigation
Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice (LACLJ) believes that legal education, advocacy and representation can be the difference between adversity and opportunity and that meaningful access to justice improves lives. We are recruiting for an attorney to provide representation to low-income litigants in high-conflict custody cases, including cases involving domestic violence. The ideal candidate for this position has three to five years of litigation experience in family law matters and enjoys working in a fast-paced litigation environment. The essential functions for this position include:
• Conduct client interviews and case assessments.
• Represent clients in negotiation settlements, court hearings and trials.
• Perform legal research, draft legal documents, and conduct discovery.
• Provide or assure provision of safety planning for domestic violence survivors.
• Provide or assure referrals to appropriate community services.
• Maintain client files and collect project-related data.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Salary and Benefits: Salary ranges from $52,000 to $56,000 depending on experience. LACLJ offers a generous benefits package and paid vacation leave which includes 12 paid vacation days, 15 paid holidays and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, long-term disability and life insurance for employees as well as the option to participate in an employee deferred 403(b) retirement plan and dependent and health flex savings accounts (FSA).
About the Organization: The Mission of LACLJ is to fight for the rights of vulnerable families and advocate for a more just legal system. Our vision is a strong community where families are safe, stable and free from injustice. LACLJ provides holistic, trauma-informed services and empowers individuals to secure long-term solutions that result in stable families, violence-free homes, and strong communities. With an annual budget of $2.5 million, LACLJ serves the community through a team of 27 staff members; half are attorneys with an average of nine years of experience.
• J.D. degree and membership in good standing in the California Bar. • At least 3-5 years litigation experience in family law matters preferred. • Demonstrated knowledge of family law. • Fluency in Spanish required. • Previous experience working with domestic violence survivors. • Demonstrated commitment to public interest work. • Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy skills. • Ability to work successfully with people from diverse backgrounds and all levels of personnel. • Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
Please send cover letter and resume to Karinne Elson, Director of Aministration, via email to Karinne@laclj.org with the position title in the subject header. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. LACLJ is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, disability or sexual orientation.