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OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program is actively recruiting for a full-time Staff Attorney with family law experience to join our team. This position will be located at One Safe Place, North County’s Family Justice Center, and will provide top-quality legal advice and representation to low-income San Diegans seeking domestic violence restraining orders as part of a team of service providers addressing the myriad needs of survivors leaving violent relationships. The Staff Attorney is also responsible for mentoring, training, recruiting, and supervising the work of pro bono attorneys providing representation to SDVLP clients; performing community outreach and education to the legal community and local social service providers; and supervising the work of non-attorney staff.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Established in 1983, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, Inc. (SDVLP) is the oldest and most comprehensive pro bono legal services program in San Diego County. SDVLP’s mission is to provide equal access to the justice system by serving as a bridge between indigent and other disadvantaged people in San Diego County and the volunteer lawyers who are willing to donate their time and resources.
Our team of talented and passionate advocates is collegial, supportive, and committed to providing top-quality legal services to indigent, vulnerable San Diegans.
One Safe Place is a one-stop-shop for survivors of abuse and other forms of victimization. The team at OSP provides comprehensive, no-cost services to crime victims, including restraining order assistance, safety planning, trauma therapy, assistance with access to healthcare and food, and navigation to shelter and housing.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
The Staff Attorney will be responsible for:
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Salary & Benefits:
SDVLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.
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$121k-162k (estimate)
01/29/2024
05/10/2024
sdvlp.org
SAN DIEGO, CA
<25
1983
JEFFREY ISAACS
<$5M
Business Services
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program is a non-Profit organization that provides free legal services to low income individuals throughout San Diego County. SDVLP serves the most vulnerable members of our community: the homeless, abused children, domestic violence victims, elder abuse victims, veterans, immigrants, and HIV/AIDS sufferers. More than 75% of SDVLP's clients are women and children. Mission Statement: To provide equal access to the justice system by serving as a bridge between indigent and other disadvantaged people in San Diego County and the volunteer lawyers and others who are willi...ng to donate their time and resources.
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