SAFE (Family Law) Staff Attorney
We are looking for a Survivor and Family Empowerment (SAFE) Staff Attorney to join our team in Los Angeles/Orange County!
WHO WE ARE
We are the nation’s largest legal and civil rights organization for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). Our mission is to advocate for civil rights, provide legal services and education, and build coalitions to positively influence and impact AAPIs and to create a more equitable and harmonious society. We serve more than 15,000 individuals and organizations every year, focusing on the most vulnerable members of AAPI communities while also building a strong voice for civil rights and social justice. With our Advancing Justice affiliates in Atlanta, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., we enrich, enhance, and serve our communities all across the country.
WHAT WE BRING
- The special opportunity to join a mission-driven team.
- Flexible, hybrid work schedules.
- Rich medical, dental and vision benefits.
- Retirement options through 403B and match.
WHO YOU ARE
You share our mission of advocacy for AAPIs. You enjoy the thrill of serving the public interest while championing civil rights and social justice. You take pride in your work enriching lives and communities in Los Angeles and across the country. You are looking for your next role in an organization that supports your career as much as you support the organization and its goals. You are looking for a job where you make a difference, and your impact is directly proportional to your contribution. You are a game changer. You are a leader. You are an advocate.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
- Commitment to public interest work, civil rights, and community empowerment.
- 2 years of experience representing low-income clients.
- 2 years of experience in family law.
- Experience working in nonprofit organizations.
- Language proficiency in an Asian language.
- Familiarity with AAPI communities and culturally informed practices.