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SOUTHEAST LA LEGAL SERVICES
Staff Attorney - Family Law Unit, Covington Office
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What they do
A Family Lawyer is a legal professional who deals with family-related issues and domestic relations. Most family law practices focus on representing clients in a divorce and the issues related to divorce such as the division of marital property, child custody and support, and alimony.
$108,451 / year median in Louisiana
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services is a non-profit that provides free, civil legal aid to low-income people throughout southeast Louisiana. We fight fairness for vulnerable people by empowering abused and neglected children, preserving housing for hard-working families, ending homelessness for disabled and veterans, protecting elderly consumers, removing barriers to access medical care, improving access to employment and education, and protecting domestic violence victims. You can help give a voice to low-income people by supporting our efforts to increase access to the justice system. Take action today by joining our team! To apply, please send your resume to Jobs@slls.org . SLLS is currently looking to hire: Staff Attorney in the Family Law Unit in our Covington office Staff Attorney covers both St. Tammany and Washington Parishes for the SLLS Covington office, handling family law matters such as divorces, ex parte and standard custody, child support, and domestic violence cases, such as protective orders and emergency custody. In addition, participates in self-help desk on Mondays and/or Wednesdays in the Franklinton office. SLLS provides mileage reimbursement.
SLLS.org/Employment . To apply for this position, please send your resume to Shannan Latino, HR Manager, at Jobs@slls.org .
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed to practice law in Louisiana. Full-time staff attorney positions require admission to the Louisiana bar. Salary range is $54,563 - $90,563, based on years of experience, e.g., 0-1 years is $54,563 and 15-16 years of experience is $81,563, which is the max starting salary. Bilingualism is a plus that receives extra compensation. For more information about SLLS and our benefits we offer, please visit www.SLLS.org/Employment . To apply for this position, please send your resume to Shannan Latino, HR Manager, at Jobs@slls.org .