Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association
Staff Attorney - Family Law & Guardianship
Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
To be considered for this position you must submit an application through Wufoo. Applications received on Idealist will not be considered.Please visit the following website to apply:
https://vlpprobono.wufoo.com/forms/staff-attorney-family-law-guardianshipThis application will remain open until the position has been filled.POSITION:
Staff Attorney Family Law and GuardianshipDAYS/HOURS:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (w/ some evening trainings)REPORTS TO:
Geraldine Gruvis-Pizarro, Esq., Director of Advocacy and Pro BonoUNIT(S):
Family Law and GuardianshipLOCATION:
7 Winthrop Square, Second Floor, Boston, MA 02110 * HybridSALARY:
Starting at $70,000 - $80,000, Commensurate with experience.This position is hybrid that also requires in person attendance to weekly Family Law and Guardianship clinics in Boston and WoburnSUMMARY OF POSITION:The Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association (VLP) is a non-profit legal services organization that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents of Greater Boston, primarily through the pro bono services of private attorneys. We are seeking a full-time staff attorney with a dedicated commitment to the communities and people we serve to work in our family law and guardianship units. The Staff Attorney will conduct training, answer substantive questions from volunteers, identify appropriate referrals as well as participate in weekly Family Law & Guardianship clinics as well as rotate as an on-call attorney at our call center.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING:Law degree from an accredited law school.Admission to and good standing in Massachusetts barPREFERRED EDUCATION/TRAINING/KNOWLEDGE:Experience with Legal Server case management softwareBilingualREQUIRED MENTAL/PHYSICAL ABILITITES/SKILLS:1-3 years in full-time family law and guardianship practice, including litigationProficiency in use of Microsoft Office SuiteStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and meet deadlinesAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues and with staff at outside organizationsAbility to effectively engage with the private bar to recruit, train and mentor volunteer attorneysAbility to use a computer several hours per dayAbility to communicate in person, by telephone, and by computerAbility to travel to courthouses and other clinic locations in Greater BostonESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:Maintain updated substantive knowledge in family law and guardianship lawAttend weekly unit case review meetingsEffectively and efficiently handle a small caseloadProvide substantive family law and guardianship supervision at weekly clinics, including answering questions and reviewing advice and drafts of documents and closing casesSupervise and mentor interns and pro bono attorneysReview cases for merit and alignment with prioritiesConduct training for volunteers, often during evening hoursPrepare cases for pro bono assignment, including reviewing memos and documentsAssist in placement of cases with pro bono attorneysMonitor pro bono cases to ensure quality and competent representationOther responsibilities as neededVLP is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military or veteran status.
https://vlpprobono.wufoo.com/forms/staff-attorney-family-law-guardianshipThis application will remain open until the position has been filled.POSITION:
Staff Attorney Family Law and GuardianshipDAYS/HOURS:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (w/ some evening trainings)REPORTS TO:
Geraldine Gruvis-Pizarro, Esq., Director of Advocacy and Pro BonoUNIT(S):
Family Law and GuardianshipLOCATION:
7 Winthrop Square, Second Floor, Boston, MA 02110 * HybridSALARY:
Starting at $70,000 - $80,000, Commensurate with experience.This position is hybrid that also requires in person attendance to weekly Family Law and Guardianship clinics in Boston and WoburnSUMMARY OF POSITION:The Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association (VLP) is a non-profit legal services organization that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents of Greater Boston, primarily through the pro bono services of private attorneys. We are seeking a full-time staff attorney with a dedicated commitment to the communities and people we serve to work in our family law and guardianship units. The Staff Attorney will conduct training, answer substantive questions from volunteers, identify appropriate referrals as well as participate in weekly Family Law & Guardianship clinics as well as rotate as an on-call attorney at our call center.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING:Law degree from an accredited law school.Admission to and good standing in Massachusetts barPREFERRED EDUCATION/TRAINING/KNOWLEDGE:Experience with Legal Server case management softwareBilingualREQUIRED MENTAL/PHYSICAL ABILITITES/SKILLS:1-3 years in full-time family law and guardianship practice, including litigationProficiency in use of Microsoft Office SuiteStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and meet deadlinesAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues and with staff at outside organizationsAbility to effectively engage with the private bar to recruit, train and mentor volunteer attorneysAbility to use a computer several hours per dayAbility to communicate in person, by telephone, and by computerAbility to travel to courthouses and other clinic locations in Greater BostonESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:Maintain updated substantive knowledge in family law and guardianship lawAttend weekly unit case review meetingsEffectively and efficiently handle a small caseloadProvide substantive family law and guardianship supervision at weekly clinics, including answering questions and reviewing advice and drafts of documents and closing casesSupervise and mentor interns and pro bono attorneysReview cases for merit and alignment with prioritiesConduct training for volunteers, often during evening hoursPrepare cases for pro bono assignment, including reviewing memos and documentsAssist in placement of cases with pro bono attorneysMonitor pro bono cases to ensure quality and competent representationOther responsibilities as neededVLP is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military or veteran status.