Overview
Job Summary: The Staff Attorney
will play a key role in supporting formerly incarcerated and previously
gang-involved individuals in navigating legal obstacles, particularly in the
realms of family law and government benefits.
The Staff Attorney would report to the Supervising Attorney and Director
of Legal Services.
Essential Duties:
Provide direct representation in family law and government benefit
cases before the California Superior Courts, including but not limited to:
Divorce, Parentage, Child Support, Protective Orders, Guardianship, Social
Security Appeals, and Resource Family Appeals.
Provide legal services in a community org environment to members of
the public.
Counsel and advise clients
on their legal rights, prepare court forms and documents, draft declarations,
and conduct legal research and writing including memorandums and points and
authorities.
Collaborate with various
agencies to provide client support (not direct representation) in juvenile
dependency and other criminal matters.
Supervise interns, volunteers, and legal assistants.
Education and or Experience:
Admission to the California bar
1-2 years experience with family law and/or government benefits,
preferably in a not-for-profit setting.
A strong alignment with the Homeboy Industries mission, a passion for
social justice, and a commitment to trauma-informed care.
A strong belief in the capacity for individuals to transform
Excellent written and oral communication skills, excellent project
management skills.
A high level of independence, initiative, creativity, flexibility, and
good judgment.
Courtroom experience a plus