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National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 2 months ago

STAFF ATTORNEY, FAMILY LAW

positionLos Angeles, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff

National Legal Aid & Defender Association is seeking an attorney with a strong commitment to public interest and social justice advocacy to join their dedicated team. The successful candidate will represent low-income survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or human trafficking in a variety of family law matters, primarily focusing on child custody cases while also engaging in community training and collaboration.

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Responsibilities

Represent low income survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or human trafficking in a variety of family law matters
Provide presentations and training to community partners and client communities on family law topics and related legal issues
Develop relationships and collaborate with a range of public and private community partners to address systemic barriers facing the Center’s client community
Engage in other tasks and projects that further the Center’s mission and operations

Qualification

J.D.LLM degreeCalifornia Bar membershipSurvivorsFluency in SpanishTrauma-informed advocacyCultural responsivenessEmpathyCommitment to low-income serviceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsResponsive listening

Required

J.D. or LLM degree from an accredited law school
A member (in good standing) of the California Bar
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a dynamic team

Preferred

Ability to read, write and speak fluently in Spanish
Commitment to trauma-informed advocacy, cultural responsiveness, empathy, responsive listening, and demonstration of authentic care and concern
Experience working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault or human trafficking and/or immigrant populations
Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income people

Company

National Legal Aid & Defender Association

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National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.
dateFounded in 1911
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.nlada.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$0.3M
Key Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M

Leadership Team

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April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
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Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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Recent News

Lumina’s newest Racial Justice and Equity Fund grants bring awards in 2021-22 to nearly $10M
2025-02-28
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