Attorney - Lancaster Location

Job Summary

Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers, Inc. (LADL) seeks California attorneys who are committed to the fight for social justice, intellectually excited to defend the constitutionally protected relationship between parents and their children, and sufficiently resilient to engage in daily battle against the generational effects of poverty, racism, addiction, domestic violence and mental health conditions. Attorney positions are available immediately. LADL attorneys go through a multi-tiered training period to prepare them for the stimulating and electric atmosphere of the 3 courtrooms in Lancaster. LADL attorneys have frequent client contact and litigate contested matters daily, protecting and reunifying L.A. County's most vulnerable families. LADL offers competitive salary and benefits based on experience.

Defense Attorney’s duties include but are not limited to:

• Legal representation of parents in juvenile dependency proceedings in the Los Angeles County Juvenile Dependency Court. This duty includes in-court and out-of-court representation of parents at all phases of dependency case proceedings.
• Attorneys are to establish and maintain an attorney-client relationship with their client.
• Attorneys are to conduct thorough, continuing, and independent investigations and interviews at every stage of the proceedings on behalf of their client. Attorneys shall utilize the services of law firm social workers, investigators, paralegals and parent partners as necessary. Attorneys are to file pleadings, motions, responses, or objections as necessary on behalf of their client.

Requirements:

• Must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 by the time of hire, with exceptions to legal exemptions.
• Must have an active California State Bar license. Please include your State Bar Number on your application materials.
• Ideal candidate would have previous public interest experience and/or criminal law experience.

Salary:

Salaries are based on experience, with salaries starting at $85,000.00 per year

• Tier 1: Barred between 2020 - 2023: $85,000 - $98,000
• Tier 2: Barred between 2017 - 2019: $98,000 - $108,000
• Tier 3: Barred between 2014 - 2016: $108,000 - $129,000
• Tier 4: Barred 10 years: $129,000 - $165,000

Work Hybrid

• Many factors influence the location of an attorney’s practice, especially the client’s needs as we work to reunify their family. Attorneys are able to work from home, but must be able to physically appear in court, in-person, when required.

Location(s):

• Our Lancaster offices are located at 1028 W Ave J2 Lancaster, CA 93534.

Cover letter and resume are required. Both must be in PDF or Microsoft Word format. If your resume contains little by the way of non-profit, public interest or social justice experience, please explain in your cover letter your interest in, and qualifications for, employment in the specific area of Parents’ Representation in Dependency Court.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $95,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you an active member of the California State Bar?

Experience:

• Public Interest or Dependency law: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• State Bar license to practice in California (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lancaster, CA 93534

Salary : $108,000 - $129,000