Staff Attorney, Family Law (Hybrid)

Position Description Program Description: Are you committed to justice and driven by compassion? Then join the legal heroes at Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, Inc. (LAS), the private not-for-profit law firm defending rights daily! LAS provides civil legal assistance to indigent residents of Orange County. We are a client centered organization committed to providing a full range of high-quality legal representation primarily in areas of domestic violence, family law, consumer, and housing law. Fight for justice one case at a time. Position Description: Participate in client intake, outreach, and representation. Interact with clients (virtually or in person), providing legal advice and counseling. Draft correspondence, pleadings, and other written documents on behalf of clients. Represent clients in depositions, emergency and regular hearings, trials, and administrative hearings. Assist pro bono attorneys in the representation of eligible clients and work with incredible community partners to ensure victims’ safety and stability. Act as a resource for other staff in substantive areas of law in which attorney develops a specialty with a focus on family law. Participate in the firm’s community education program by speaking with grateful community groups, agency staff, and potential clients about LAS services. Develop professional ties by participating in statewide work groups to promote justice for our clients. This position is funded in part by a grant and the attorney must adhere to goals and outcomes delineated in the grant contract. Legal training and court shadowing is provided. THIS is the reason you went to law school. Benefits Compensation begins at $75,000 and based upon litigation experience, plus bonus and salary adjustments. EXCELLENT benefits worth substantial financial value. Unmatched work-life balance: work in office 1 of 5 days per week $10,000 per year tax-free student loan reimbursement for attorneys IN ADDITION TO annual salary Ability to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Mid-year salary adjustments to reward staff dedication Excellent physical/mental health, vision, and dental benefits paid by employer LAS pays health insurance and benefit premiums, equivalent to $31,000 for staff and dependents Staff pay $0 health insurance premium costs for self, children, and spouse Health savings account (up to $3,000 employer contribution) Long/Short term disability Life insurance paid by employer Employee assistance program paid by employer 403b employee investment retirement plan 401a employer-sponsored retirement plan with NO staff contribution 13 paid holidays (2026) and additional leave that quickly accrues Leave carryover up to 350 hours, based on seniority LAS pays Bar dues, CLE credits, and local bar association membership Opportunities for upward mobility into leadership/more advanced roles LAS office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am until 5:00 pm. This is a full-time, salaried position, requiring flexible availability. Work may be conducted remotely and outside of office hours, with LAS approval. #J-18808-Ljbffr Socket.dev