VOCA Employment Staff Attorney

Brief Position Description

LAM seeks a passionate, client-centered, and trauma-informed attorney with a demonstrated commitment to public interest law and social justice to represent Marin community members with traditionally marginalized identities, including but not limited to immigrants, BIPOC individuals, seniors, people with disabilities, veterans, people experiencing poverty, and people struggling with housing instability. Reporting to the Legal Director and funded by The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Legal Assistance (XL) Program, the VOCA (Victims of Crime Assistance) Staff Attorney will independently manage an employment law caseload. After initial onboarding, a hybrid work schedule, as approved by the Legal Director and subject to LAM policies, is authorized for this position.

Essential Functions

• Under the supervision of the organization’s Legal Director, provide holistic, client-centered, and trauma-informed legal services to workers experiencing poverty;
• Conduct client interviews, factual analysis, and legal research;
• Provide legal education in the community and staff off-site outreach events;
• Engage in settlement negotiations with employers and opposing counsel;
• Represent LAM clients in administrative hearings (DLSE, DFEH, and EEOC) and affirmative litigation (Marin Superior Court, immigration courts, federal courts), which may include supporting the Legal Director in pursuing complex and impact litigation, in response to client needs and when in line with LAM’s mission and resources; 
• Empower pro per litigants to pursue remedies in small claims court;
• Supervise and train legal assistants, interns, and non-attorney volunteers when needed;
• Work in close coordination and collaboration with LAM’s Legal Director and Staff to ensure superior legal services to clients;
• Attend trainings, conferences, and events as required by organizational leadership;
• Keep records as needed to measure outcomes, provide accurate data to funders, ensure accurate timekeeping, meet ethical requirements as set forth by the State Bar of California, and support organizational development and fundraising; and
• Record and provide data to support organizational reporting requirements and requests from the Director of Programs and Executive Director.

Required Qualifications:

• Commitment to the mission and vision of Legal Aid of Marin;
• Member in good standing with the California State Bar;
• A commitment to advancing social justice and working with traditionally marginalized communities, including but not limited to immigrants, BIPOC individuals, seniors, people with disabilities, veterans, people experiencing poverty, and people struggling with housing instability;
• Experience with or demonstrated interest in practicing employment and immigration law;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a close-knit team;
• Willingness to address areas for growth and receive feedback;
• 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 and Benefits

This position is exempt. The starting salary range is $85,000-90,000, depending on experience. LAM employee benefits include paid holidays, accrued personal leave, sick leave, employee health insurance coverage, and retirement plan participation with employer contribution.

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 Legal Director must approve the schedule for remote work which is subject to change in light of organizational needs.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a list of three professional references via email to Robert Retana at: rretana@legalaidmarin.org. 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 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.

July 2026