Position Title: Staff Attorney
Hours: Full Time
Salary: $90,000
Reports to: Deputy Director
THE ORGANIZATION
The Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center (SRFJC) is a warm and welcoming one-stop center for victims of interpersonal violence (IPV) - domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, and human trafficking. The Center serves victims and survivors regardless of their income or immigration status. We meet survivors where they are and help them through the process of healing and self-empowerment. We are a 501.c.3 nonprofit. For more information
POSITION SUMMARY : We are accepting applications for one full-time attorney (bilingual Spanish preferred) with a strong commitment to public interest and serving victims of interpersonal violence. This attorney will:
Provide assistance with Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse Restraining Order petitions
Represent clients in domestic violence and elder abuse restraining order hearings and family law proceedings.
Assist with grant reporting and work collaboratively with case managers and other staff.
QUALIFICATIONS :
JD and current, active membership with the California State Bar.
Experience in family law or other legal field relevant to our client population.
Satisfactory results from DOJ background check including clean driving record.
Bilingual (Spanish) is strongly preferred.
SUMMARY OF OUTSTANDING BENEFITS
SRFJC offers an excellent working environment and a benefits package to include health insurance, dental and vision, life insurance, employee pension plan (includes 3% employer contribution). Other benefits include; vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and many other benefits. This is intended to represent a general summary of benefit plans and coverages only.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNTY EMPLOYER
The Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex (includes sexual harassment), pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristic), or disability (medical and physical, including HIV and AIDS), political affiliation/opinion, military and veterans status, or request for family leave.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to: . Please explain in your cover letter a) why you are interested in this position and b) why you believe that you are qualified for the position. We will not review your application without a cover letter.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $76,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
License/Certification:
Bar (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Sacramento, CA 95826 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Sacramento, CA 95826: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person

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