Staff Attorney
2 weeks ago
For financially vulnerable families in crisis, LevittQuinn Family Law Center is the leading provider of legal services and support delivering timely, accessible, and innovative family law services. Our team of dedicated lawyers, legal assistants, and volunteers stabilize families every day, securing orders about custody and support, returning abducted children to their custodial parent, and facilitating adoption of children in need of a safe and permanent home.
LevittQuinn is hiring a Staff Attorney to help support this work.
Essential responsibilities of the Staff Attorney may include:
- Direct representation and advocacy
- Interview and counsel clients with family law, adoption, and guardianship issues
- Participate in community education and outreach efforts
- Actively contribute to program development
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Active membership in the California State Bar
- Strong commitment to LevittQuinn’s mission
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, in both English and in Spanish, is essential
- Knowledge of family law issues, including child custody, domestic abuse, parentage, and support
- Although this position is geared towards newer lawyers (2 - 5 years), courtroom experience is a plus
- Ability to train and supervise interns and volunteers
- Demonstrated collaborative work style
- Commitment to professional growth and leadership development
Compensation: $68,000 to $76,000 annually depending on experience. Generous benefits package and hybrid work environment.
Applications: Please upload a resume, a cover letter explaining your interest in the position, and three (3) professional references who can speak directly to the above qualifications. You can also email these documents to Ana M. Storey, Executive Director, at astorey@levittquinn.org. Write “Staff Attorney” in the subject line of your email.
Deadline: We will consider applications from qualified individuals until we fill the position.
LEVITTQUINN FAMILY LAW CENTER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, GENDER, DISABILITY, OR ORIENTATION. MILITARY VETERANS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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