
Pro Bono Managing Attorney

At a glance
Organisation:
Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law
Type:
Full Time
Location:
Los Angeles, US
Job posted:
9 November 2023
Key Features of the Job
- Developing and supporting opportunities for volunteer lawyers and law students to meet the needs of the culturally and linguistically diverse communities served by the Center, including but not limited to:
- Innovating new means of engaging and nurturing volunteers;
- Strengthening programs for recruiting, recognizing, and retaining volunteers;
- Developing strong professional networks, law firm, and bar association relationships;
- Evaluating and improving alternative approaches to volunteering
- Practicing Family Law, including but not limited to
- Handling a caseload of low-income clients from start to finish;
- Research and writing;
- Collaboration and sharing knowledge regularly with work colleagues;
- Direct supervision of some volunteer lawyers and law students.
Essential Job Qualifications
- Member in good standing California Bar;
- Three (3) or more years of family law experience;
- Demonstrated history in one or more of the following areas: building a successful law practice; leading or developing an organization or program; working extensively with volunteers; marketing and networking;
- Strong writing and public speaking skills;
- Excellent organizational and analytical abilities;
- Ability to work some Saturdays and evenings and travel locally.