Saahas for Cause is seeking a Family Law or Civil Litigation Staff Attorney to serve as the founding member of its new in-house legal team, launched through the OVW Expanding Legal Services Initiative (ELSI) grant. This is a unique opportunity to build a legal department from the ground up, shaping its structure, practice, and priorities as its first attorney. You will deliver culturally competent, trauma-informed representation to South Asian immigrant survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. You will not do it alone: Saahas provides a collaborative and trauma-informed work environment, including supervision and mentorship from experienced attorneys, among them lawyer members of our Board of Directors, and ongoing guidance from the American Bar Association’s technical assistance providers.
The Family Law Attorney will deliver culturally competent, trauma-informed, full-scope legal representation to South Asian immigrant survivors in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, working at the intersection of law, social work, and community advocacy. The attorney will collaborate with case managers, counselors, outreach staff, and external partner organizations to ensure that every client receives holistic, coordinated, and survivor-centered legal and support services. The position is supervised by the Project Coordinator (Uday Bhatia) and a designated Contract Supervising Attorney.