Job Annoucement

Position: ELSI Staff Attorney

Available: Immediately, Full Time

General Description

The Expanding Legal Services Initiative (ELSI) Staff Attorney provides comprehensive civil legal assistance to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. Services will include representation in order of protection/restraining order cases and family law cases, including divorce, custody, child support, and legitimation cases.

Responsibilities

• Work together with the ELSI Project Coordinator on the development and creation of the
ELSI Legal Services Program

• Work closely with OVW training and technical assistance providers, community partners,
and Tapestri’s domestic violence program director to develop appropriate policies and
procedures for the legal program

• Provide effective legal assistance to immigrant/refugee survivors of domestic violence,
sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking

• Interview victims of abuse in a manner sensitive to the trauma they may have experienced
and attuned to honoring their choices

• Maintain a domestic violence family law caseload, including protection orders, divorce
matters, custody, legitimation, and/or child support. Caseload will include brief advice,
unbundled services, and full representation in court

• Work closely with Tapestri’s advocacy team to coordinate service delivery and provide
holistic case management and support

• Build and strengthen existing relationships with other community organizations, as well as
identify and create new relationships, to maximize benefits and services available to clients

Required Qualifications

• Admission to practice law in GA
• Membership in good standing in the GA State Bar
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing and defending the rights of immigrants, and
willingness to support Tapestri’s mission, vision and values
• Knowledge of family/civil law, including but not limited to protection orders, custody
issues, child support and divorce matters

Preferred:

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience as a practicing attorney in a
nonprofit.
• Prior experience working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating
violence and stalking.
• Bilingual

Benefits:

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000/year, depending on qualifications and experience

Tapestri Inc. offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees including health
insurance, paid time off, and 401K retirement plan. Please view more details in the Benefits
section.

To Apply: Please send resume to Limia Obadi at [email protected]