Family Law Attorney New Haven Legal Assistance Assoc., Inc. New Haven, CT Job Details Full-time $66,500 - $138,329 a year 9 hours ago Qualifications Spanish Law Grassroots advocacy groups Family law case experience Driver's License Driving Client services Organizational skills Experience working with individuals from underserved communities Bar Full Job Description About the Position NHLAA seeks an attorney to provide legal representation and advice to clients who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault and in need of legal representation in family law matters. Represent NHLAA clients throughout our service area in divorce, custody, and child support matters in family court; Maintain regular weekly office hours at remote locations such as the New Haven and Milford court houses and Domestic Violence agencies for assistance with Temporary Restraining Orders and other family matters; Maintain an active caseload of representation and advice cases; Conduct community outreach in the form of Know Your Rights presentations, community listening sessions, and staffing office hours at social service agencies; Coordinate within LAA and with other social service agencies working with our clients to address related client needs; and Help identify larger trends and issues for our clients, and work to develop strategies to respond to those trends and issues. Required Qualifications Active membership in the Connecticut bar Experience with the direct provision of services to persons with family law issues Demonstrated commitment to grassroots efforts for economic, racial and social justice. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present to diverse audiences, specifically racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Access to an automobile during working hours, insured and licensed to drive in Connecticut. Preferred Qualifications Experience with direct client services Experience providing and coordinating community outreach and education Bilingual Spanish speaking ability

Pay:

$66,500.00 - $138,329.00 per year

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in New Haven, CT 06510