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St. Louis Survivors Legal Support (SLSLS) · 1 week ago

Attorney

St. Louis Survivors Legal Support (SLSLS) is a nonprofit organization that provides free legal services to survivors seeking protection from intimate partner violence in the St. Louis region. The Custody Attorney will represent survivors in Order of Protection and custody cases, providing meaningful legal support in a collaborative environment.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Represent SLSLS clients who share children with their abusers in their Order of Protection cases and in their companion custody proceedings
Prepare pleadings, motions, and other court filings
Advocate for clients in court, ensuring their voices are heard and their safety prioritized
Collaborate with SLSLS staff and partners to provide holistic support to survivors
Maintain accurate case files and data for grant reporting and compliance

Qualification

J.D.Missouri Bar admissionFamily law experienceLitigation experienceOral advocacyWriting skillsOrganizational skillsCollaborative work

Required

J.D. from an accredited law school; admission to the Missouri Bar
Strong commitment to serving survivors of intimate partner violence
Excellent oral advocacy, writing, and organizational skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a mission-driven environment

Preferred

Family law or litigation experience is preferred but not required

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid vacation time

Company

St. Louis Survivors Legal Support (SLSLS)

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SLSLS provides free legal services to survivors seeking protection from intimate partner violence.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Michael Burton
Founder & Executive Director
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