Staff Attorney Violence Against Women Project Advocate

4 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach Full time

About Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach

API Legal Outreach is a leading social justice organization serving the Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, and immigrant communities of the Greater Bay Area and the Central Valley. Our mission is to provide culturally competent and linguistically appropriate direct services to marginalized segments of our community, including low-income women, seniors, immigrants, and youth.

Position Overview

The Staff Attorney will provide legal counseling and representation to low-income clients, working primarily in our San Francisco office with additional responsibilities in our East Bay office. This role requires a strong commitment to social justice and frequent interactions with diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Represent clients in restraining order hearings, child custody and support matters, contested dissolutions, immigration, public benefits, and other civil and administrative law actions.
  • Provide technical assistance and training to community agencies.
  • Assist with fundraising work, including grant applications, donation solicitation, and events.
  • Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers.
  • Perform other office-related duties as necessary.

Requirements

  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Experience in journalism or writing, with a demonstrated commitment to social justice.
  • Proficiency with PC and database systems.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

  • BA/BS Degree.
  • Bilingual/bicultural skills.
  • California driver's license and own vehicle.


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