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Community Legal Aid SoCalPosted 10/20/2026full-timeNorwalk • California • United StatesLead💰 $80,000 - $98,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in family law, including dissolution of marriage, child custody, and domestic violence cases, while providing legal counsel and representation. Proficient in legal research, drafting legal documents, and managing client communications with a strong commitment to serving vulnerable populations.
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Juris Doctor DegreeActive Member Of The California BarLitigation Experience In Family LawBilingual Proficiency In SpanishProficiency In Microsoft Office Suite
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Maintain a caseload involving full representation, limited scope, and pro per assistance in family law matters through resolution
- Handle dissolution of marriage, parentage, domestic violence and restraining orders, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, and other family law matters
- Prepare pleadings, motions, declarations, trial briefs, and points and authorities
- Interview clients and prepare them for court appearances 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 and Orange Counties
- Provide legal counsel and maintain communication with clients
- Conduct legal research and case investigations
- Prepare pleadings, memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents
- 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 wrap-around legal services and collaborate with CLA SoCal’s legal units
- Foster and demonstrate a multicultural perspective
- Perform other duties as required by the organization
Requirements
What you’ll need- Juris Doctor degree
- Active member in good standing with the California Bar
- Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, active insurance, and ability to travel frequently in and around the service area
- Knowledge of family law, including domestic violence restraining orders, dissolution of marriage, legal separation or nullity of marriage, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, and general civil law and motion and civil procedure (preferred)
- Litigation experience, including representing clients in family law hearings, law and motion practice, and propounding and responding to discovery (preferred)
- Experience working with vulnerable populations, survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or other trauma (preferred)
- Bilingual spoken and written proficiency in Spanish (strongly preferred)
- Excellent written and oral communication and problem-solving skills
- Strong personal work ethic, initiative, organization, time management, and ability to meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision
- Ability to spot legal issues and provide real-time counsel and advice
- Strong interpersonal and client communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive, and OneNote, and XSpouse
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to interact with a wide range of clients using client-centered lawyering and trauma-informed frameworks
- Commitment to CLA SoCal's mission and values
Benefits
Comp & perks- May work as little as 35-hour workweek
- Hybrid schedule may be available when the program is established
- 16 paid holidays + PTO (including wellness days) starting Day 1
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Student loan reimbursement program
- Bilingual bonus pay for qualified staff
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Hard Skills
Family Law KnowledgeLegal ResearchPleading PreparationDiscovery Propounding And ResponseTrial Brief PreparationSettlement Agreement NegotiationCase ManagementClient RepresentationTime ManagementAttention To Detail
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsStrong Work EthicInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills
Tools & Technologies
Legal ServerMicrosoft Office SuiteXSpouse
Certifications & Qualifications
Juris Doctor DegreeActive Member Of The California Bar
Industry Keywords
Family LawDomestic ViolenceChild CustodySpousal SupportLegal SeparationTrauma-Informed FrameworksClient-Centered LawyeringCommunity AdvocacyPolicy CampaignsVulnerable Populations