*LEGAL AID OF MARIN*
*Our Mission:*
Legal Aid of Marin provides no-cost, holistic, civil legal services and resources to Marin County residents experiencing poverty and individuals who are currently, or have historically been, marginalized.
Legal Aid of Marin’s mission is to create an equitable Marin by empowering the community through legal representation, advocacy, and education.
We envision an inclusive Marin with equal justice and opportunity for all.
*Our Impact:*
Legal Aid of Marin (LAM) is a growing, collaborative, civil legal services organization based in San Rafael, California.
Each year, LAM Staff provide thousands of Marin residents with access to direct civil legal services and resources.
Our priorities include: recovering wages for immigrant workers; advocating on behalf of tenants and enforcing renter protections; providing legal services aimed at homelessness prevention and housing preservation; representing individuals in consumer protection matters, connecting seniors with estate planning services; restoring driver’s licenses and eliminating fines through the Marin Community Court program; increasing access to pro bono legal services in partnership with the private bar; and connecting Marin residents to local community-based organizations providing access to social services.
Our Staff works collaboratively to bring services to the community we serve by engaging in regular outreach in partnership with community-based organizations across Marin.
We practice holistic and trauma-informed
*Position Overview:*
LAM seeks a passionate, community-centered, and trauma-informed attorney with a demonstrated commitment to public interest law and social justice advocacy to provide homelessness prevention legal services to low-income and otherwise marginalized tenants living in Marin County.
Reporting to the Managing Attorney, the Housing Law Staff Attorney will independently manage a highvolume housing law caseload and provide support in other areas as needed, including outreach and public education efforts.
*Required Qualifications:*
* Member in good standing with the California State Bar;
* Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and experience working with traditionally marginalized communities, including immigrants, BIPOC individuals, seniors, people with disabilities, people experiencing poverty, and people struggling with housing instability;
* Experience with or demonstrated interest in practicing housing law; *Excellent oral and written communication skills;*
* Excellent analytical and organizational skills;
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team;
* Commitment to the mission and vision of Legal Aid of Marin;
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and collaborative environment;
* Valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and car insurance; and
* Fluency in Spanish (very strongly preferred)
*Compensation: *This position is exempt.
The starting salary range is $80,000-$85,000, depending on experience.
LAM employee benefits include fifteen paid holidays (part-time employees are eligible for holidays that fall on their regularly scheduled day), accrued personal leave, sick leave, employee health insurance coverage, and retirement plan participation.
*Remote Work:* This position is authorized for remote work two days per week.
The other three days must be performed at LAM’s office in San Rafael, California.
The schedule for remote work must be approved by the Managing Attorney and is subject to change in light of organizational needs.
*To Apply:* Please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a list of three professional references via email to: *careers@legalaidmarin.
org.
* No phone calls please.
*Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
*
Our review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
We will only contact candidates moving forward in the interviewing process.
Legal Aid of Marin is committed to promoting a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC individuals, LGBTQ community members, veterans, persons with disabilities, and persons from historically underrepresented groups to apply.
Legal Aid of Marin is an equal opportunity employer and refrains from discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
January 2024
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.
00 - $85,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
* Are you a licensed California Attorney?
Experience:
* Legal: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
* Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person