Community Legal Aid SoCal

Attorney

• Maintain a caseload involving full representation, limited-scope representation, and pro per assistance in family law matters through resolution
• Prepare pleadings, motions, declarations, trial briefs, points and authorities, memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Interview clients and prepare them to appear in court as witnesses or pro per litigants
• Propound and respond to discovery, including taking and defending depositions
• Negotiate and prepare settlement agreements
• Represent clients at court appearances, including contested hearings, primarily in southern Los Angeles County and potentially throughout Los Angeles County or Orange County
• Provide compassionate legal counsel and maintain effective client communication
• Conduct legal research and case investigations
• Maintain accurate case records, notes, and daily timekeeping in Legal Server
• Work with community groups, conduct outreach, and provide community education presentations and materials
• Engage in policy advocacy and collaborate with community-based organizations on policy campaigns
• Direct and supervise the legal work of paralegals, law students, interns, and volunteers as needed
• Identify wraparound legal services and collaborate with CLA SoCal’s various legal units
• Foster and demonstrate a multicultural perspective
• Perform other duties as required by the organization

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