Family Law Staff Attorney

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Family Law Staff Attorney
The candidate's responsibilities include: learn and assist with the diverse legal needs of underserved and marginalized communities throughout the Bay Area to reduce homelessness, enhance stability and address social injustice; Represent low-income survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in an array of family court proceedings, including dissolution, child custody and support, parentage actions, and restraining orders; Represent immigrant survivors of interpersonal violence in seeking and obtaining immigration relief through U Visa, VAWA, and Adjustment of Status petitions; Supervise remote Domestic Violence Restraining Order Clinics – assisting self-represented litigants with preparing forms and understanding legal processes, supervising and mentoring volunteers and interns, and identifying systemic issues and ways to improve access; Provide workshops and technical assistance to community partners and client communities on family law and a broad range of civil legal issues; Develop relationships and engage in collaboration with a range of public and private community partners, including governmental agencies, courts, and community-based organizations, to ensure integrative services and address systemic barriers facing BayLegal’s client community; Work closely with BayLegal’s development, grants and contracts, and communications team to promote BayLegal’s mission and resource development; and Engage in other tasks and projects that further the interest of furthering BayLegal’s mission and operations as a non-profit. Exhibits humility in working with colleagues and clients across the spectrum of diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, immigrant status, religious identity, physical and mental disabilities, and/or limited English proficiency. Experience and/or interest in working with survivors of trauma required. Membership in good standing with the CA Bar required. Minimum 1 year relevant family law experience. Bilingual ability in Spanish preferred. Strong personal work ethic and ability to organize time, manage diverse activities, and meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision. Excellent writing, editing, and proof-reading skills, with ability to be detail-oriented required. Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with a dynamic team required. Curious and self-directed with an ability to anticipate what needs to be done required.

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