Connecticut Legal Services, Inc. (CLS) seeks skilled and committed attorneys to fill six staff attorney positions in its Family Unit initially providing holistic, client-centered legal advocacy for domestic violence survivors seeking restraining orders in Waterbury, Willimantic, Bridgeport, and Stamford’s family court.
Attorneys are expected to:
• maintain an active caseload of representation and advice cases, including regular court and/or administrative hearing appearances
• conduct community outreach remotely and in-person and coordinate with other social service agencies working with our clients
• help identify larger trends and issues for our clients, and work to develop strategies to respond to those trends and issues.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Deep and demonstrated commitment to advocacy on behalf of low-income, vulnerable, and marginalized communities, and to CLS’ mission, vision, goals, and values;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to write persuasively and clearly and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations;
• Demonstrated ability both to collaborate closely with colleagues and also to work independently when necessary;
• Creativity and flexibility in solving problems and meeting challenges; • Connecticut bar admission or ability to be sworn in to the Connecticut bar.
• Experience in, or connections to, low-income communities and communities of color;
• Knowledge of relevant substantive and procedural law, including courtroom practice and family law.
Applicants should send a cover letter clearly describing their qualifications, resume, a 3-7 page original writing sample, and the names and contact information for three references to [email protected]. CLS invites all applicants to include in their cover letter a statement about how your unique background and/or experiences might contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of our staff and legal services practice.