Domestic Violence Law Staff Attorney jobs in United States
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National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 12 hours ago

Domestic Violence Law Staff Attorney

positionBoise, ID
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level

National Legal Aid & Defender Association is seeking a Domestic Violence Law Staff Attorney for its Boise Office. This attorney will provide civil legal representation for survivors of domestic violence, focusing on family law matters and other civil legal areas.

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Senior Management

Responsibilities

Providing legal services, including but not limited to: managing cases and casework; calling and meeting with clients; interviewing witnesses; trial preparation; researching and writing briefs and memorandums; drafting complaints and other pleadings; and litigating
Expected to practice some other civil legal areas that may assist survivors including, but not limited to, housing, consumer, and/or elder law
Draft written legal education materials and conduct outreach and education to individuals and organizations that serve our client community, including LGBTQIA, unhoused, refugee, immigrant, American Indian, and Latinx groups

Qualification

Civil legal representationFamily law expertiseLitigation skillsResearchClient managementOutreachEducationProfessional judgment

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Active membership in the Idaho State Bar or eligibility for admission
Experience in family law and civil legal representation
Strong legal research and writing skills
Ability to manage a caseload effectively
Experience working with diverse populations, including LGBTQIA, unhoused, refugee, immigrant, American Indian, and Latinx groups
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to serving survivors of domestic violence and related issues

Preferred

Experience in housing, consumer, and/or elder law
Bilingual or multilingual abilities

Benefits

Life, health, dental, and disability insurance
Legal Services Corporation loan repayment program
Federal loan forgiveness programs
Generous leave benefits
Retirement plan
Relocation assistance

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

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