Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy - PT Custody Advocacy Program Attorney and Coordinator

Ascend Nonprofit Solutions • Charlotte, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, a nonprofit provider of civil legal assistance to low-income people in the Charlotte region, seeks a part-time Custody Advocacy Program Staff Attorney and Coordinator. This role supports the Custody Advocacy Program (CAP), which is designed to assist children involved in high conflict custody and visitation disputes by providing structured, child-centered advocacy in complex custody cases. The program addresses the urgent need for coordinated volunteer support, especially as more parents navigate custody disputes without representation. This position generally does not involve direct representation in court.

Requirements

• J.D. and active license to practice law in North Carolina
• Demonstrated interest in family law, child advocacy, or public interest law
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with volunteers, court personnel, and community partners
• Administrative self-sufficiency, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• Experience in family law, including custody matters
• Experience working with pro bono attorneys or volunteers
• Prior litigation experience
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, particularly in high stakes or time-sensitive situations
• Excellent communication skills and expertise in dealing with adults and children from diverse backgrounds who are in crisis situations
• Comfort working in fast-paced environments and navigating ambiguity with steadiness and sound judgment
• Must conduct oneself with the highest integrity in all interactions, with a particular focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and communicate effectively with diverse audiences
• A demonstrated passion for serving low-income clients and advancing social justice
• Strong alignment with the mission and values of the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy
• Demonstrated commitment to child advocacy
• Previous volunteer experience with CAP
• A desire to serve the community
• Familiarity in approaching situations through a trauma-informed and race-equity lens

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and maintaining a roster of volunteer attorneys and custody advocates.
• Support outreach efforts to law firms, solo practitioners and community partners.
• Help develop and deliver training for volunteer attorneys and custody advocates.
• Support updates to training materials, including trauma-informed and best-interest advocacy practice.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to volunteer attorneys handling high-conflict custody cases.
• Assist volunteers in navigating procedural and evidentiary issues (e.g. records, subpoenas, court processes).
• Help coordinate case referral and assignments in collaboration with the Family Court.
• Support development of workflows, forms and internal processes.
• Contribute to rebuilding program infrastructure, including policies, templates and tracking systems.
• Assist with collecting and organizing data related to program outcomes and volunteer engagement.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Chief Legal Officer or Chief Executive Officer.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Pro-rated paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees