Senior Staff Attorney

4 weeks ago

Los Angeles, California, United States St. John's Wellchild & Family Center Full time
Job Description

St. John's Wellchild & Family Center is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Staff Attorney to join our team. As a Senior Staff Attorney, you will play a critical role in providing legal services to our patients and community members, with a focus on immigration, family law, domestic violence, criminal, and civil matters.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide counsel and advice to patients and community members on legal issues related to immigration, family law, domestic violence, criminal, and civil matters.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure clients receive comprehensive legal and medical services.
  • Assist clients in resolving legal issues through advice, in pro per support, and/or representation.
  • Screen clients for social determinants of health and refer to other SJCH or external programs as appropriate.
  • Draft and/or complete documents, forms, and briefs, and file with the court or administrative tribunal as necessary.
  • Present Know Your Rights Workshops and educational presentations to SJCH patients, clients, community stakeholders, and SJCH staff and programs.
  • Attend meetings of various SJCH partners and advocacy organizations to address health disparity and access to justice issues.
Requirements
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
  • Admission to the California State Bar and good standing.
  • Fluency in Spanish is essential.
  • Strong knowledge of trauma-informed lawyering to address the unique needs of vulnerable populations.
  • Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, with a focus on immigration, family law, domestic violence, criminal, and/or civil matters.
  • Substantial experience representing clients in court or before administrative tribunals.
  • Experience supervising and/or overseeing internship and/or pro bono programs.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with diverse community members and convey complex legal concepts in an understandable manner.
  • Commitment to public interest law and passion for serving vulnerable populations.
What We Offer
  • Free medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • 13 paid holidays and PTO.
  • 403(b) retirement match.
  • Life insurance and EAP.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Flexible spending account.
  • Continued workforce development and training.
  • Succession plans and growth opportunities within the agency.

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