Staff Attorney- Lasting Solutions Family Law Program
About The Position
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (Legal Services), a nonprofit law firm providing free, quality civil legal services, seeks a full-time Staff Attorney for its Lasting Solutions Family Law Program. Legal Services advances justice through legal representation, education, and supportive services. We partner with the community to improve lives, promote fairness, and create opportunities for those in need. The Staff Attorney will provide representation to low-income individuals who are survivors of domestic and sexual violence in orders of protection, divorce, custody, and paternity cases in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson County. In addition to direct client representation, this position may involve systemic advocacy on issues relating to domestic violence and sexual assault. Lasting Solutions consists of an interdisciplinary team offering holistic advocacy and is co-managed by an attorney and a social worker. The Staff Attorney will work in close collaboration with the other attorneys, social workers, and paralegals on Lasting Solutions to reduce domestic violence and sexual assault in our community.
Requirements
- JD and admitted to practice in Missouri (or eligible to be admitted)
- Experiences working in family law and with survivors of domestic or sexual violence preferred, but not required
- Ability to build relationships with clients and community programs across lines of difference, including race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, gender identity, and citizenship status
- Strong litigation, advocacy, communication and work ethic
- Open to creative and innovative ways of fulfilling the legal aid mission
Nice To Haves
- Experiences working in family law and with survivors of domestic or sexual violence preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- All aspects of family law litigation, including client interviews, drafting pleadings, discovery, fact-gathering, and courtroom advocacy
- Managing a caseload of diverse domestic violence survivors
- Conducting legal research and analysis as needed
- Carrying out community outreach and presentations in coordination with the LSP team and community partners
- Working collaboratively with Lasting Solutions’ staff, other Legal Services programs, and community partners serving this population
- Supervising law student interns
Benefits
- Excellent benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, a generous time off policy (starting at 4 weeks per year), 11 paid holidays, 12 weeks paid parental leave, 403(b) and 401(a) retirement plans, long-term disability and life insurance, employee assistance plan, and flexible spending accounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
