Staff Attorney Position - Domestic Violence Legal Assistance Project/Family Law Unit

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Job location
197 Friend Street
Boston, MA 02114
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Greater Boston Legal Services
Street address: 
197 Friend Street
City: 
Boston
State: 
Massachusetts
ZIP: 
02114
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) seeks to hire an attorney to fill a permanent full time position in its Family Law Unit to provide family law legal services to and on behalf of victims/survivors of domestic violence in contested matters in the Probate and Family Courts in GBLS services area (Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties).

The attorney will handle a litigation caseload and will participate in legislative and administrative advocacy, community legal education, statewide advocacy networks, and developing and maintaining relationships with community organizations.

Bilingual capacity a plus. Must be able to drive to courts and events in other counties and parts of the state.

Salary is based on a union scale. GBLS offers a generous benefits package and a student loan repayment assistance plan for eligible attorneys.

Requirements: 

Employment requirements: Admitted to the Massachusetts Bar with no more than five (5) years’ experience in family law and should have working knowledge of domestic violence law.

To apply: 

Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and brief writing sample to Sonia Marquez, Director of Human Resources, via e-mail at [email protected]. Please refer to Job Code: ATT-FLA when applying for this position. Deadline is March 26, 2019 or until position is filled.

Notes: 
GBLS is an AA/EO/accessible employer committed to diversity in the workforce and regards differences as assets.
Salary range: 
Salary is based on a union scale.