Hiring: Staff Attorney - Jan 1 start date

The Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law seeks a knowledgeable, organized, and personable attorney who loves lawyering and working with people, to join our team as a Staff Attorney. Along with fellow colleagues, this individual will provide direct legal assistance to low-income clients, many of whom are survivors of domestic violence.

Key Features of this Job:

Handle Family Law Caseload: The Staff Attorney is expected to professionally and expeditiously resolve a continuous high volume of diverse and complex cases with limited resources. Casework may include any aspect of a family law case, from initial papers to court hearings.

Manage, Develop, and Train Volunteers to Handle Cases: The Staff Attorney works with a large number of volunteer lawyers and law students to provide direct legal assistance and resolution of cases.

Provide Community Outreach and Education: The Staff Attorney travels to locations throughout Los Angeles County to provide direct legal assistance and education, and to engage in public presentations.

Essential Job Qualifications:

Member in good standing CA bar;

No family law experience is required, but one or more years of experience is preferred;

Strong writing and public speaking skills;

Excellent analytic and organizational abilities;

Demonstrated ability to work well with others;

Capacity to travel locally and work some weekends and evenings as needed.

Start Date: January 1, 2025

Position: Full-time, Exempt

Salary and Benefits: $65,000 to $80,000 commensurate with experience. Benefits include: medical, dental, and vision insurance; voluntary employee retirement plan; paid vacation and holiday leave; professional development opportunities.

Location: Office in Los Angeles/Koreatown

How to Apply: Interested persons should email a cover letter and resume to: jobs@hbcfl.org. Please write “Staff Attorney” in the subject line.

Please, no phone inquiries. Position open until filled.

The Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer.