Staff Attorney

JOB POSTING

STAFF ATTORNEY

Family Preservation Project

            Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc., a statewide program with its principal office in Providence, seeks a staff attorney to work in its Family Preservation Project in the Providence office.

            Responsibilities include:  representation of low income parents involved in the child welfare system; frequent court appearances; participate in educational forums and with community groups related to family law; develop familiarity with other areas of poverty law that are relevant to family law practice; provide, if possible, translation services for non-English speaking clients when appropriate and only when convenient and consistent with other job responsibilities.

            Qualifications: Candidates must be a member of the Rhode Island Bar.

 Spanish speaking ability preferred.

            Closing Date: Open Until Filled                    

            Salary:  Commensurate with relative legal experience in accordance with Union Contract.  Excellent fringe benefits.

            Send resume to:

                                                Nicola Carrara

                                                Executive Assistant

                                                Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc.

                                                56 Pine Street Suite 400

                                                Providence, Rhode Island 02903

            Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc., is and Equal Opportunity, Handicapped Accessible Employer.  Women, minorities, the elderly, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Date of Posting: March 28, 2022