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

Ascend Nonprofit Solutions•Charlotte, NC

57d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. The Custody Advocacy Program (CAP) is designed to assist children involved in high conflict custody and visitation disputes by providing structured, child-centered advocacy in complex custody cases. This role supports the coordination of volunteer support, which is increasingly urgent as more parents navigate custody disputes without representation. The role does not generally 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
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, particularly in high stakes or time-sensitive situations
Must possess 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

Nice To Haves

Experience in family law, including custody matters
Experience working with pro bono attorneys or volunteers
Prior litigation experience
Demonstrated commitment to child advocacy
Experience in family law and/or 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.