API Legal Outreach ยท 16 hours ago
Staff Attorney - Violence Against Women Project
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
2+ years expAPI Legal Outreach is the largest social justice legal organization focused on the Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, and immigrant communities of the Greater Bay Area and the Central Valley. The Staff Attorney will provide legal representation to low-income clients dealing with gender-based violence issues, conduct legal assessments, and engage in community outreach to support underserved communities.
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Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive full scope legal representation and consultation to survivors of gender-based violence which includes, but is not limited to, representation of clients in restraining order hearings, child custody and support matters, contested dissolutions, immigration petitions, public benefits matters, and assistance in other practice areas, as needed
Conduct thorough legal assessments with clients to screen for potential remedies and other legal needs
Support with reporting to funders regarding the work of the organization
Engage and support in coordinating community education and outreach activities for projects and staff clinics at sites accessible to the community
Represent the organization at community, legal, and other meetings and functions, including meetings of funders and donors
Offer technical assistance and training to both community and public agencies
Guide volunteers, interns, and pro bono attorneys when required
Assist with administrative and fundraising work of the organization as necessary
Qualification
Required
A member in good standing of the California Bar; provisional bar candidates considered
Minimum of two years of litigation and/or work experience in low-income communities, particularly serving survivors of gender based violence
Demonstrated commitment to social justice, our mission, our projects, and underserved API and other communities of color
Strong advocacy and courtroom skills representing limited English proficiency (LEP) clients
Bilingual and bicultural skills relevant to low-income communities
Ability to work well in a team-oriented, multi-cultural environment
Preferred
Familiarity with Legal Server, Google Workspace, and others softwares as applicable
Possession of a California driver's license and personal vehicle
Proficiency in a second language, preferably Spanish, Cantonese, or another API language
Benefits
Pre-tax 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching funds
14 paid holidays, including floating holiday
PTO, sick leave
100% employer-paid options for medical, dental, and vision plans
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
Company
API Legal Outreach
API Legal Outreach is a nonprofit organization that offers legal services in domestic violence, elder abuse, immigration, and family law.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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