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STAFF ATTORNEY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS, N.O./FJC
SOUTHEAST LA LEGAL SERVICES New Orleans, LA

STAFF ATTORNEY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS, N.O./FJC

SOUTHEAST LA LEGAL SERVICES
New Orleans, LA
  • $54,563 to $81,563 Yearly
  • Full-Time
Job Description

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) is a non-profit law firm serving the 22 parishes east of the Atchafalaya basin. We provide free civil legal aid to low-income households.

Our attorneys serve this region from offices in Baton Rouge, Covington, Gretna, Hammond, Houma, and New Orleans. SLLS has received national and local awards for its outstanding work.

SLLS is looking to hire the following:

STAFF ATTORNEY – DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS, N.O./FJC

This position will be in New Orleans at the Family Justice Center, serving domestic violence victims through a grant from the City of New Orleans. The attorney will handle protective orders, divorce, and/or custody cases for domestic violence survivors in Orleans, Lafourche, or Terrebonne Parishes.

The ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate:

  • Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication, client counseling, advocacy, research, dedication to serving vulnerable people, and social service referrals.
  • Dependability, ability to respond to emergencies, good work habits, self-motivation, and capacity to work well with others.
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with short-deadlines
  • Dedication to serving vulnerable people and a desire to work in a non-judgmental and holistic environment to support clients

Full-time staff attorney positions require admission to practice law in Louisiana. Starting salary is $54,563 - $81,563, based on years of experience, e.g., 0-1 years is $54,563 and increases on the candidate’s experience. Spanish-English bilingualism receives extra compensation.

SLLS full-time employees are prohibited from engaging in the outside practice of law.

For more information about SLLS, jobs available, and our benefits offered, please visit www.SLLS.org/employment.

To apply, please send your resume to Shannan Latino, slatino@slls.org

At SLLS, we know our differences make us better and stronger in achieving equal access to justice and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion to make a positive contribution to our clients, communities, and each other. SLLS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or veteran status.


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SOUTHEAST LA LEGAL SERVICES

New Orleans, LA
70118 USA

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Legal

Posted date

28 days ago

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SOUTHEAST LA LEGAL SERVICES job posting for a STAFF ATTORNEY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS, N.O./FJC in New Orleans, LA with a salary of $54,563 to $81,563 Yearly with a map of New Orleans location.