Remote Staff Attorney

Summary

Join a dynamic team at the Center for WorkLife Law as a Staff Attorney, providing direct assistance on the free legal helpline serving workers with employment issues related to pregnancy, abortion, and family caregiving. Develop know-your-rights resources and practical tools for workers and their allies, while sharing insights with the WorkLife Law team to inform policy priorities, research, and advocacy.

Requirements

• J.D. degree and admitted to practice law in any U.S. state
• 3+ years of relevant experience required, although more is preferred
• Experience providing direct services to people in crisis in a culturally competent manner required

Responsibilities

• Provide direct assistance to workers on WorkLife Law’s helpline with compassion, resourcefulness, cultural competency, legal expertise, and clarity
• Manage and provide services on WorkLife Law’s free legal helpline serving workers who need assistance with employment issues related to pregnancy, abortion and pregnancy loss, lactation, and family caregiving
• Develop know-your-rights resources and practical tools for workers and their allies
• Regularly share with the WorkLife Law team their insights gleaned from speaking with workers on the helpline to inform the Center’s policy priorities, research, and advocacy

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related, healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Legal Insurance
• University of California Retirement Plan (a defined benefit plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs
• Fifteen paid holidays per year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Commuter Benefits Program