Attorney - FVAP - Oakland, CA
Company: The San Mateo County Bar Association
Location: Oakland
Posted on: October 6, 2024
|
|
Job Description:
Family Violence Appellate Project is seeking a full-time
attorney to join our exceptional and dynamic staff in our Oakland,
California office. We value diverse experiences and backgrounds.
FVAP's clientele is extremely diverse, and we serve individuals and
advocates throughout the state, including rural, suburban, and
urban populations. The ideal candidate will bring skills and
experiences enabling the candidate to serve these diverse
populations adeptly in the context of appellate litigation. Any
candidate must be willing to pitch in wherever needed to support a
small nonprofit. The immediate supervisor is the Director of
Programs.Skills & Abilities:A successful attorney has exceptionally
strong critical thinking, legal, analytical, and writing skills and
is able to perform professionally in a fast-paced environment. This
will necessitate multi-tasking, prioritizing tasks, and changing
focus when circumstances demand. You are able to communicate
effectively with many different stakeholders, including FVAP's team
members, law student clerks, volunteer law firm attorneys,
experienced advocates and other community members who are not
attorneys, legal services attorneys, and prospective clients from
all different backgrounds. You are able and willing to supervise
and coordinate people at all levels, including law student clerks
and senior law firm partners who act as our co-counsel. You are
detail-oriented and capable of managing a full slate of cases and
tracking and complying with dozens of litigation and other
deadlines at once.To Apply:The position will be open until filled.
Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning April 12,
2021. Candidates are encouraged to apply early in the process. The
ideal start date is May 10, 2021.To apply, please email a cover
letter, resume, writing sample, and three professional references
to:Erin Smith, Executive Directorstaff@fvaplaw.orgFamily Violence
Appellate Project, 449 15th Street, Suite 104, Oakland, CA
94612
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Keywords: The San Mateo County Bar Association, Carmichael , Attorney - FVAP - Oakland, CA, Legal , Oakland, California
Click
here to apply!
|