Staff Attorney - Child, Youth & Family Advocacy Project

Staff Attorney - Child, Youth & Family Advocacy Project

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About Public Counsel

Public Counsel is a nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to advancing civil rights and racial and economic justice, amplifying the power of our clients through comprehensive legal advocacy. Our pro bono model supports education, outreach, litigation, and policy advocacy in and beyond Los Angeles.

About Child, Youth & Family Advocacy Project / Guardianship Team

Public Counsel's Child, Youth & Family Advocacy Project (CYFA) serves children, youth, and their families on legal issues including access to education, probate guardianship, public benefits, adoption, and issues affecting transition-age youth and those living with developmental disabilities. The Guardianship team operates a free self-help clinic at the Stanley Mosk courthouse three days per week, assisting litigants in guardianship matters. All litigants are assisted in pro per with a wide variety of pleadings related to guardianship.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Guardianship team's Senior Supervising Attorney, the Staff Attorney will :

• Assist litigants with guardianship and related petitions at the in-person clinic
• Recruit, supervise, and manage volunteers
• Conduct legal research related to guardianship issues
• Develop informational materials for caregivers seeking guardianships and parents seeking to end guardianships
• Engage in community education presentations
• Engage in local and statewide policy advocacy related to guardianship, as time allows
• Other duties as necessary

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Job Type and Benefits

Benefits

How to Apply

We value lived experiences and experiences working with clients across settings. Please discuss such experiences in your cover letter if not reflected in your resume.

Vaccination Policy and EEO

Public Counsel requires COVID-19 vaccination for all employees, including new hires, with accommodations available as required by law. This is an office-based environment with some remote work allowances and minimum in-office requirements. Public Counsel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on basis of race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or other protected status. We apply the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring for qualified applicants with criminal histories.

Job Details

Note : This job description may include references to locations and pay ranges observed in postings; actual compensation may vary.

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