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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing trauma-informed legal services in family law, with a strong focus on representing low-income litigants. Proficient in bilingual communication and community outreach, ensuring effective advocacy and support for clients.
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Active Membership In The California State BarBilingual English/SpanishFamily Law ExperienceExcellent Written And Oral Communication SkillsCommitment To Working With Low-Income Communities
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Hard Skills
Legal RepresentationCourt Form PreparationClient CounselingInvestigating Clients’ RightsReviewing State Court DocumentsManaging CaseloadsLimited-Scope RepresentationCommunity Education ParticipationNetworking And OutreachAdvocacy
Soft Skills
Ability To Manage Multiple TasksTeam CollaborationIndependent Work
Certifications & Qualifications
California State Bar Membership
Industry Keywords
Family LawTrauma-Informed ServicesLow-Income LitigantsInterpersonal ViolenceCommunity-Based ClinicsSouthern CaliforniaOrange County
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide trauma-informed legal services to low-income litigants in family law matters
- Carry a caseload involving calls, clinics, and legal representation
- Advise and counsel clients on restraining orders, divorces, parentage cases, child custody and visitation, and child or spousal support
- Prepare court forms
- Represent litigants in limited-scope matters
- Assist litigants in English and Spanish
- Coordinate referrals to other PLC units
- Investigate clients’ rights, responsibilities, and remedies
- Obtain and review state court documents and records
- Represent PLC at networking and community outreach events
- Participate in community education, community-based clinics, and local and statewide advocacy
- Attend meetings, clinics, and court appearances remotely and in person
- Work occasional evenings and weekends
Requirements
What you’ll need- Active membership in the California State Bar or eligibility to practice under State Bar Multijurisdictional Practice Program required
- Bilingual English/Spanish required
- 1-2 years experience; prior experience with family law, including as a paralegal a strong preference
- Demonstrated commitment to working with low-income communities and/or individuals who have experienced interpersonal violence or trauma
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a variety of audiences
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently and as part of a team
- Must have reliable transportation
- Travel throughout Orange County will be necessary
- Must be located in Southern California
- Must have ability to work at the organization’s offices in Santa Ana, CA
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account Program for medical expenses and childcare costs
- 18-20 paid holidays, including the office shutdown between December 24 and early January
- 21 paid sick/wellness days per year
- 15 paid vacation days per year, with more added for each year at PLC
- Birthday paid time off (2 hours during birthday month)
- 403b retirement plan with employer matching after 6 months of employment
- Monthly stipend to offset Wi-Fi and cell phone costs
- Monthly Bilingual Pay Premium ($50 oral premium and $50 written premium upon sufficiently high test scores)
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Paid CA Bar fees, 1 section membership, and MCLE