National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 7 hours ago
Staff Attorney- Lasting Solutions Family Law Program
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$66K/yr - $99K/yrNational Legal Aid & Defender Association is a nonprofit law firm providing free, quality civil legal services, and they are seeking a full-time Staff Attorney for its Lasting Solutions Family Law Program. The Staff Attorney will provide representation to low-income individuals who are survivors of domestic and sexual violence in various family law cases and may also engage in systemic advocacy on related issues.
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Responsibilities
All aspects of family law litigation, including client interviews, drafting pleadings, discovery, fact-gathering, and courtroom advocacy
Managing a caseload of diverse domestic violence survivors
Conducting legal research and analysis as needed
Carrying out community outreach and presentations in coordination with the LSP team and community partners
Working collaboratively with Lasting Solutions’ staff, other Legal Services programs, and community partners serving this population
Supervising law student interns
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Admission to the Missouri Bar or eligibility for admission
Experience in family law, particularly in cases involving domestic violence and sexual assault
Strong legal research and writing skills
Ability to manage a diverse caseload
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to serving low-income individuals and advocating for social justice
Ability to work collaboratively with a team
Experience supervising law student interns
Preferred
Experience in community outreach and education
Familiarity with the legal needs of domestic violence survivors
Knowledge of systemic advocacy and impact litigation
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A generous time off policy (starting at 4 weeks per year)
11 paid holidays
12 weeks paid parental leave
403(b) and 401(a) retirement plans
Long-term disability and life insurance
Employee assistance plan
Flexible spending accounts
Company
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.
Founded in 1911
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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