Family Law Staff Attorney

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT ROLE

The Family Law Attorney is a key member of the SRFJC team who provides critical direct legal service to clients. Given the SRFJC’s mission, the attorney we are seeking has a strong, demonstrated commitment to public interest and is motivated to serve victims of interpersonal violence. The attorney is a skilled and thoughtful communicator with the ability to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges.

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• Provide assistance with Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse Restraining Order petitions
• Represent clients in domestic violence and elder abuse restraining order hearings
• Represent clients in family law proceedings
• Work collaboratively with case managers to ensure clients are fully supported
• Provide support as needed to members of the legal team
• Maintain strong records and necessary service logs to assist with grant reporting

• Minimum Education Level: Must have a JD and active membership with the California State Bar
• Experience Required: Two or more years of experience in family law or related legal field
• Desired Skills & Characteristics
• Passionate about improving the lives of those impacted by interpersonal violence
• The desire to work collaboratively with a diverse team in support of the client
• Ability to build and sustain strong, positive, productive relationships with others
• Strong organizational skills, extremely careful attention to detail and follow-through
• Strong analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, including active listening and the ability to give and receive feedback
• Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred​

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START DATE

January 2026

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TO APPLY

• To apply, email a resume to Joyce Bilyeu, CEO at BilyeuJ@hopethriveshere.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working in the field of domestic violence or elder abuse?

Experience:

• Family Law: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Bar (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sacramento, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person