Staff Attorney

JOB SUMMARY:  This position is responsible for providing civil legal assistance to eligible clients of the program and to be an integral part of the organization’s efforts to be a partner in the state justice community. Lawyer will focus on civil legal issues as they impact a person’s life.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform intake interviews for applicants and assists in screening of clients for eligibility for full representation for civil issues. 

• Provide high quality legal assistance to eligible clients on matters pertaining to their situations and civil matters.

• Treat clients with respect and show true empathy.

• Maintain a caseload commensurate with abilities and caseload difficulty.

• Comply with all applicable regulations, policies and grant requirements.

• Maintain the highest ethical standards as a member of the State Bar and stay current with updates and changes to the law.

• Support, promote and participate in community education, outreach and developing good public relations with the client community and civil issues/rights.

• Ensure that all applicable client files, data and reports are accurate and complete.

• Demonstrate knowledge and expertise of the law and legal system.

• Embrace and support the Organization’s overall mission, standards, policies and procedures, and confidentiality guidelines.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties and projects as required by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills: able to work well with a wide range of people.
• Good coaching skills.
• Strong legal research skills
• Strong ability to prepare for and present evidence at trial.   
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrate dependability through good attendance and adherence to timelines and schedules.
• Good follow through.
• Good analytical skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness and ability to take initiative in development and completion of projects.
• Strong sense of customer service.
• Strong proficiency in pc applications.
• Able and willing to continue professional development.