Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation
Family Law Attorney/Director(must have Family Law Exp)
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Family Law Attorney/Director (must have Family Law Exp)Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited university and an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing; combined five (5) to seven (7) years experience in family law litigation and supervision/management, preferably in the nonprofit sector.Experience working with and advocating for survivors of intimate partner abuse.Experience working with clients of diverse racial, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.Experience supervising attorneys, law students, and other staff.Excellent communication skills, including ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of people to understand, convey, and support the clients’ and volunteers’ needs.Must be respectful and responsive to cultural beliefs and practices within a client’s community.Strong collaborative skills.Ability to derive creative solutions.Attention to detail and a commitment to executing with excellence.Must be organized and able to prioritize clients’ needs effectively.Demonstrated excellence in legal research and writing.Proficient with MS Office Suite.Responsibilities
The focus is on meeting survivors where they are to ensure access to protection and other services during a time of crisis.Success in this role will be effectively leading a diverse team of professionals to fully engage people seeking help, volunteers, co-workers, partners, policy makers and other stakeholders.Supervising and managing the work of 12+ employees, with 4 direct reports, including quality control, teaching, providing feedback, receiving feedback, delegating, and providing support.Engaging in high-level communication with community partners.Building relationships with firms and volunteers and being visible in the community by serving on boards and as a member of organizations or coalitions relevant to the work of the team.Facilitating the execution of AVLF’s and SSF’s strategic plans and the growth of SSF programming.Serve as member of AVLF executive leadership team, participating in directors’ meetings, providing input, and helping make leadership-level decisions for the organization, and communicate with other organizational leaders regarding SSF needs and roles.Represent clients before judicial proceedings when appropriate and necessary.Ensure client data and information is maintained and appropriately and accurately stored and tracked in AVLF’s client database.Coordinate team’s involvement in grant applications, reporting, and compliance.Initiate/oversee HR-level issues with HR Dept.Manage official partnerships with SSF (e.g., MOUs, joint events, etc.).Approve requests for financial assistance and invoice payments.Ensure team stays up to date on legal and professional aspects related to work, including attending seminars, training, and general professional development.Benefits
Compensation – $90K to $100K.AVLF Benefits Package – Includes a hybrid office/teleworking schedule promoting a healthy work/life balance; up to $500 monthly ($6,000 annually) student loan repayment reimbursement, with a lifetime max $60,000; 100% Employer paid health benefits which includes medical, short-term disability, long-term disability, and $50,000 voluntary life insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, vision and dental.AVLF also offers 17 company paid holidays; transportation assistance (monthly MARTA pass or parking pass); paid parental leave; 21 days of paid time off (PTO); 2 personal floating days; and automatic 5% of base salary-employer-paid 401K contributions.Application Process
To apply for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to our company portal. Additionally, include a brief statement highlighting your alignment with our organization’s mission.Company Information
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF) is a nonprofit that stands with low-income Atlantans as they demand safe and stable housing, insist on fair pay, and break free from domestic violence. We are the largest provider of pro bono legal services in Atlanta, leveraging the collective power of our professional community to provide free legal and social services to our clients. For over 40 years, Atlanta’s brightest legal talents have volunteered their time to help our clients in their fight for justice.
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Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited university and an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing; combined five (5) to seven (7) years experience in family law litigation and supervision/management, preferably in the nonprofit sector.Experience working with and advocating for survivors of intimate partner abuse.Experience working with clients of diverse racial, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.Experience supervising attorneys, law students, and other staff.Excellent communication skills, including ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of people to understand, convey, and support the clients’ and volunteers’ needs.Must be respectful and responsive to cultural beliefs and practices within a client’s community.Strong collaborative skills.Ability to derive creative solutions.Attention to detail and a commitment to executing with excellence.Must be organized and able to prioritize clients’ needs effectively.Demonstrated excellence in legal research and writing.Proficient with MS Office Suite.Responsibilities
The focus is on meeting survivors where they are to ensure access to protection and other services during a time of crisis.Success in this role will be effectively leading a diverse team of professionals to fully engage people seeking help, volunteers, co-workers, partners, policy makers and other stakeholders.Supervising and managing the work of 12+ employees, with 4 direct reports, including quality control, teaching, providing feedback, receiving feedback, delegating, and providing support.Engaging in high-level communication with community partners.Building relationships with firms and volunteers and being visible in the community by serving on boards and as a member of organizations or coalitions relevant to the work of the team.Facilitating the execution of AVLF’s and SSF’s strategic plans and the growth of SSF programming.Serve as member of AVLF executive leadership team, participating in directors’ meetings, providing input, and helping make leadership-level decisions for the organization, and communicate with other organizational leaders regarding SSF needs and roles.Represent clients before judicial proceedings when appropriate and necessary.Ensure client data and information is maintained and appropriately and accurately stored and tracked in AVLF’s client database.Coordinate team’s involvement in grant applications, reporting, and compliance.Initiate/oversee HR-level issues with HR Dept.Manage official partnerships with SSF (e.g., MOUs, joint events, etc.).Approve requests for financial assistance and invoice payments.Ensure team stays up to date on legal and professional aspects related to work, including attending seminars, training, and general professional development.Benefits
Compensation – $90K to $100K.AVLF Benefits Package – Includes a hybrid office/teleworking schedule promoting a healthy work/life balance; up to $500 monthly ($6,000 annually) student loan repayment reimbursement, with a lifetime max $60,000; 100% Employer paid health benefits which includes medical, short-term disability, long-term disability, and $50,000 voluntary life insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, vision and dental.AVLF also offers 17 company paid holidays; transportation assistance (monthly MARTA pass or parking pass); paid parental leave; 21 days of paid time off (PTO); 2 personal floating days; and automatic 5% of base salary-employer-paid 401K contributions.Application Process
To apply for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to our company portal. Additionally, include a brief statement highlighting your alignment with our organization’s mission.Company Information
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF) is a nonprofit that stands with low-income Atlantans as they demand safe and stable housing, insist on fair pay, and break free from domestic violence. We are the largest provider of pro bono legal services in Atlanta, leveraging the collective power of our professional community to provide free legal and social services to our clients. For over 40 years, Atlanta’s brightest legal talents have volunteered their time to help our clients in their fight for justice.
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