Staff Attorney – Temporary

Cora

. Represent survivors of domestic violence in San Mateo County family court proceedings, including restraining order, child custody and support, and parentage cases .

Posted 10/27/2026contractSan Mateo • California • United StatesLead💰 $50 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in family law and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, with strong skills in legal analysis, case management, and community collaboration. Proficient in providing legal information and mentoring while maintaining compliance with legal and funding requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Membership In California State BarKnowledge Of Family And Criminal Court SystemsExperience With Survivors Of Intimate Partner ViolenceProficiency In Microsoft Office SuiteBilingual In English/Spanish

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Hard Skills

Legal AnalysisCase ManagementStatute ComprehensionLegal Information ProvisionDocument PreparationClient AdvocacyStatistical Record KeepingCompliance MonitoringCrisis InterventionSystems Advocacy

Soft Skills

EmpathyEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationSelf-DirectionStrong Work Ethic

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Completion Of 40-Hour Training By California Office Of Emergency ServicesValid CA Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Domestic ViolenceFamily LawCivil CourtCriminal CourtPro BonoTrauma-Informed CareCommunity AdvocacyLegal Information LineStatistical ComplianceCORA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent survivors of domestic violence in San Mateo County family court proceedings, including restraining order, child custody and support, and parentage cases
Assist self-represented litigants with preparing, filing, and serving family-law forms
Provide legal information, brief advice, and referrals through CORA’s legal information line
Support the legal team with litigation and case management
Mentor pro bono attorneys through the San Mateo County Domestic Violence Pro Bono Collaborative
Provide professional training to staff, volunteers, law enforcement, partner agencies, and other groups
Participate in community meetings as assigned
Advocate for clients with law enforcement, courts, district attorney, opposing counsel, and community agencies
Collect and maintain statistical records on services provided and ensure compliance with funding requirements
Maintain confidentiality and appropriate client/staff boundaries
Collaborate with other CORA departments to serve clients and the community
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
Knowledge of family and criminal court systems, and systems advocacy
Ability to comprehend and analyze legal information, including statutes and case law, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Previous experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and/or human trafficking in Civil, Family or Criminal Court preferred
Previous experience working with diverse staff and clientele, including those who have experienced trauma or who are in crisis, in an empathetic and non-judgmental manner
Strong work ethic, self-directed, able to manage multiple tasks independently and as a member of a team
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and PowerPoint
Bilingual in oral and written English/Spanish preferred
Completion of the 40-hour training mandated by the California Office of Emergency Services; candidates who have not completed it will be required to do so and will be provided by CORA
Valid CA Driver’s license, insurance and ability to drive own vehicle for work purposes within San Mateo County
Background check, including fingerprinting clearance from the Department of Justice
Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States