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EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES

CURRENT OPENINGS

Family Law Staff Attorney

Hours: Full Time

Salary: $59,000 - $65,000

Reports to: Director of Client Services

 

THE ORGANIZATION – a 501(c)3 Nonprofit organization

The Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center (SRFJC) is a one-stop center for victims of domestic violence, elder abuse, human trafficking, sexual assault and child abuse.

Position Summary: Ideal candidates should have family law experience.  Spanish speakers will be given priority. Attorneys spend a considerable amount of time assisting with temporary restraining order petitions for victims of domestic violence, elder abuse and sexual assault.

Responsibilities:

  • Engage in quality, client centered and trauma informed limited scope representation of clients who request domestic violence and elder abuse restraining order hearings. Provide direct legal assistance to pro per litigants in family law matters, especially domestic violence and elder abuse.

  • Collaboration with case managers, social workers, victim advocates, partner agencies, and other community organizations to provide holistic wrap around services to victims.

  • Must be a team player.

 

Qualifications:

  • JD and current, active membership with the California State Bar.

  • Minimum two years of legal practice including experience in family law.

  • Satisfactory results from DOJ background check.

  • Valid California driver’s license and clean driving record.

  • Bilingual strongly preferred.

SUMMARY OF OUTSTANDING BENEFITS
SRFJC offers an excellent working environment and a benefits package to include health insurance, dental and vision, life insurance, employee pension plan (includes 3% employer contribution). Other benefits include; vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and many other benefits. This is intended to represent a general summary of benefit plans and coverages only.

COVID-19 considerations:

All COVID-19 protocols in place.  All employees are vaccinated.

To Apply: 

Please email your resume to Faith Whitmore, CEO

WhitmoreF@hopethriveshere.org

Please indicate: Family Law Staff Attorney Position in the subject line.

The Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex (includes sexual harassment), pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristic), or disability (medical and physical, including HIV and AIDS), political affiliation/opinion, military and veterans status, or request for family leave.

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