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Jobs at BASFThe Volunteer Legal Services Program (VLSP) of The Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) is seeking a part-time Supervising Attorney to work for our new Federal Pro Bono Project. VLSP provides free legal services to low-income and indigent people in San Francisco by utilizing private attorneys to handle individual pro bono cases, frequently through specially organized clinics and projects. VLSP mobilizes attorneys in the areas of greatest legal need, creates and operates structures through which they can serve, then trains and supervises these attorneys as they represent clients. VLSP serves clients in all areas of civil law. We work to change lives, not just apply legal band-aids to our clients' immediate problems. The Position The Federal Pro Bono/Help Desk is a joint project with the Federal District Court . This project provides assistance to low-income parties representing themselves in matters properly venued in the Federal Court. We are seeking an attorney to administer and staff that project. The attorney's responsibilities will include working independently to administer the project; providing brief advice and counsel to litigants, assistance in completing forms, screening and placing cases where appropriate with a pro bono attorney for representation, making referrals for litigants who cannot file a case in District Court. This is a part time, four day a week position. Job Requirements The preferred candidate will be a member of the California Bar. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills, and be able to effectively manage multiple projects, make quick decisions and handle a high volume of activity. Experience with and knowledge of employment and civil rights law and a demonstrated commitment to assisting low-income and disadvantaged communities; some experience assisting pro per litigants is preferable. Spanish or Chinese language skills highly preferable. Why Work For Us? We offer a collaborative work environment, a progressive work culture, and a wonderfully diverse staff. Additionally, we are a mission and values based organization. We also offer a generous benefits package that includes: a choice of three medical insurance plans, dental insurance, vision insurance, pretax commuter, health, and dependent care accounts, employer paid short & long term disability insurance, life insurance, and a retirement and profit-sharing benefit, and more! Application Process Please submit your resume and cover letter no later than June 2, 2008 to: Human Resources, BASF, 301 Battery Street, Third Floor, San Francisco, CA 94111 or email your materials to us at BASFjobs@sfbar.org. No phone calls please. Due to the amount of resumes we receive each day, we will not be able to respond individually with the status of your application. |