Beyond Legal Aid (Beyond) uses its model, "community activism lawyering," to unite lawyers and activists to collaboratively help underserved communities access justice and pursue social change. Through these partnerships, Beyond creates “community activism-law programs” that are community-located, community-operated, and community-directed that provide cost-effective legal services to underserved individual community members and help our activist partners achieve broader social change. Beyond seeks to change not only how the legal aid system operates but also how lawyers and activists work together.
Beyond is seeking an attorney with genuine interest in community lawyering, connecting the law with grassroots activism, and being part of a new legal services model that shifts power into the hands of communities.
Candidates should have at minimum 1 year of experience in employment, family, or housing law practice.
Candidates must be comfortable working in, with, and—most importantly—under the direction of community leaders. They must also be prepared to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and work some non-traditional hours—evenings and up to 12 weekend days a year—in non- traditional, multiple locations. In exchange, they are afforded great flexibility in their work schedule. Preference may be given to applicants who are fluent in Spanish, are from Beyond’s partner communities, or have experience working with community organizers.
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, references, and recent case writing sample to hiring @beyondlegalaid.org. We will accept applications until the position is filled.
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