Staff Attorney, Domestic Violence
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Overview The Domestic Violence Attorney will provide brief services, advice and legal representation to survivors of domestic violence in their family law matters before the San Francisco Unified Family Court.
Essential Job Functions
Provide brief services, advice and legal representation to survivors of domestic violence in their family law matters
Staff legal clinics providing brief services at San Francisco shelters. Work closely with JDC supervising attorney and other project staff attorneys
Work closely with JDC staff on ongoing reassessment and adjustment of project design and delivery of services
Coordinate with grant partners to draft and submit quarterly and biannual reports to the office located in downtown San Francisco, during business hours, which are Monday through Friday, from 9:00am to 5:00pm; and at the San Francisco Court House
Working Conditions
Work is performed remotely or in an open area workstation at BASF’s office located in downtown San Francisco, during normal business hours, which are Monday through Friday, from 9:00am to 5:00pm; and at the San Francisco Court House. This position also requires heavy telephone and computer use
Education
J.D. is required
Licensed member of the California State Bar in good standing
Experience
Three years minimum family law litigation
Experience working with survivors of trauma and/or low-income communities preferred
Skills and Requirements
Excellent oral, written, and client service skills
Able to effectively interact with low-income clients, judges and court staff, co-workers, and staff at other nonprofits
Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Skills and Qualifications
Ability to communicate in and understand Spanish preferred
Why Work for Us
We offer a collaborative work environment, a progressive work culture, and a wonderfully diverse staff. Additionally, we have a standard 35-hour workweek, flexible scheduling (manager’s discretion), and we are a mission and values-based organization. We also offer competitive pay and a generous benefits package that includes: a choice of medical insurance plans, dental insurance, vision insurance, pretax commuter, health, and dependent care accounts, employer paid short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and a retirement and profit-sharing benefit, and more!
To find out more about JDC, please visit www.sfbar.org/jdc
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter along with a resume.
Equal Opportunity Employer
JDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conduct all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by applicable Local, State or Federal employment discrimination laws.
Senioriy level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
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- Location:
- San Francisco, CA, United States
- Salary:
- $200,000 - $250,000
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Legal