Attorney - Family Law

Are you passionate about working in an organization that provides direct legal services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking? Are you interested in a career that improves outcomes for underserved or unserved communities? If the answer is yes, WEAVE may be the place for you!

Our Organization: WEAVE, founded in 1978, is Sacramento’s primary provider of services supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. The organization offers 24/7 support and response, an emergency safehouse program, counseling, legal services, and much more to some of the most vulnerable members of Sacramento’s many communities. WEAVE has grown significantly in recent years, expanding services and capacity to meet community needs. With diverse programs and an organizational commitment to excellence, WEAVE is leading the way in service standards.

Our mission is to promote safe and healthy relationships and support survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and sex trafficking. Our vision is a community free of violence and abuse. When Everyone Acts, Violence Ends!

The Role: Under the supervision of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and the Managing Attorney, the Attorney provides consultations, pro per/pro se assistance, and direct representation in family law matters to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sex trafficking. Matters covered include domestic violence restraining orders, child custody, child and spousal support, property division, and dissolution or legal separation of marriage or domestic partnerships. The Attorney may also assist victims of sexual assault with civil harassment restraining order applications and sex trafficking victims with vacatur petitions.

Qualifications:

• Licensed attorney and member in good standing of the State Bar of California.
• Prior experience in family law matters, particularly restraining orders, preferred.
• Ability to work with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking, who are experiencing crisis.
• Ability to communicate legal terms and procedures to clients clearly and simply, including working with translators as needed.
• Collaborative approach to working with other staff members, partner organizations and agencies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated with an understanding of how work fits into the larger department and agency goals.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), and online research required. Comfort in computer network environment.
• Adaptability and flexibility while working in a dynamic work environment.
• Acceptance and respect for diversity in all forms - including ethnic and cultural diversity, sexual orientation, gender identity, abilities, and religious affiliation. Ability to work collaboratively in an ethnically, linguistically, and culturally diverse environment.
• Bilingual skills desirable.
• Complete WEAVE’s 69-hour peer counselor training program and pass background check (post-hiring requirement).
• Annual completion of WEAVE’s continuing education requirements to maintain Peer Counselor certification.
• Valid California Driver’s license and reliable transportation, including vehicle insurance.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $61,193.60-$72,009.60 per year.

Reasons to Work for WEAVE:

• Compensation & Benefits: We offer competitive non-profit wages, 100% health insurance premium coverage for most eligible employees, dental and vision insurance, long-term disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match contributions, paid holidays, generous PTO accrual, California Paid Sick Leave, an Employee Assistance Plan, and more.
• Growth-Oriented: WEAVE encourages employees to constantly learn and grow their skills; we provide continuing education opportunities, social justice learning opportunities and when possible, we strive to give staff opportunities to attend appropriate conferences and seminars relevant to their work.
• Collaborative & Inclusive Culture: We are committed to a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment where all staff and clients feel welcome; we celebrate our differences and actively seek out new perspectives from our staff to improve our programs and services. The successful candidate must be willing and able to work positively with other staff and clients with broad arrays of backgrounds and life experiences. All employees of WEAVE have a responsibility to always treat others with dignity and respect. All employees are expected to exhibit conduct that reflects inclusion during work, at work functions on or off the work site, and at all other organization-sponsored and participative events. All employees are also required to attend and complete annual diversity, equity, and inclusion awareness training to enhance their knowledge to fulfill this responsibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
WEAVE Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.