Center for WorkLife Law | UC Hastings College of the Law
The Center for WorkLife Law (WLL) focuses, at any given time, on a few projects that hold the promise of producing meaningful social or institutional change within a three to five year timeframe$1. .$1
work/life balance • retaining/advancing women at work • gender bias • how bias differs by gender • race
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Staff Attorney - Legal Helpline
4 days ago
🏢 In-office - San Francisco
Center for WorkLife Law | UC Hastings College of the Law
The Center for WorkLife Law (WLL) focuses, at any given time, on a few projects that hold the promise of producing meaningful social or institutional change within a three to five year timeframe$1. .$1
work/life balance • retaining/advancing women at work • gender bias • how bias differs by gender • race
1 - 10
Description
• Manage and provide services on WorkLife Law’s legal helpline • Develop know-your-rights resources and tools for workers • Inform policy priorities from helpline insights • Provide direct assistance with compassion and legal expertise • Create and update legal documents for workers • Regularly update team on trends from helpline calls • Identify callers for sharing experiences for policy change
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 • Knowledge of employment law (particularly PWFA, PUMP, ADA, Title VII, and FMLA or state-law equivalents) strongly preferred • Commitment to the goals and values of WorkLife Law • Strong legal research skills and proficiency with Lexis and/or Westlaw • Ability to understand complex legal concepts and thoughtfully translate them verbally and in writing for lay audiences in an accessible way • Effective organization, time, and project management skills with excellent attention to detail and a nimbleness to shift between tasks as needs evolve • Ability to speak with people in crisis with compassion and cultural sensitivity • Adaptable and resourceful, with an eagerness to problem-solve • Desire to work in a group that prioritizes open communication, work-life balance, and positive relationships • Fluency in Spanish or another language spoken by a large group of marginalized workers in the U.S. is a plus
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
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