Custody Attorney

St. Louis Survivors Legal Support (SLSLS)Location: St. Louis, MO | Full-time | In Office / In Court

About Us: St. Louis Survivors Legal Support (SLSLS) is a nonprofit organization that provides free legal services to survivors seeking protection from intimate partner violence in the St. Louis region. We are a small but growing team of dedicated professionals and volunteers who believe every survivor deserves a lawyer by their side. We seek a compassionate, mission-driven attorney to represent survivors in Order of Protection and related custody matters.

Position Overview: The Custody Attorney will represent survivors who share children with their abusers in Order of Protection and custody cases (as part of dissolution or paternity matters). This role offers an opportunity to do deeply meaningful, life-changing work with the support of highly experienced attorneys and a collaborative nonprofit environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent SLSLS clients who share children with their abusers in their Order of Protection cases and in their companion custody proceedings.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, and other court filings.
• Advocate for clients in court, ensuring their voices are heard and their safety prioritized.
• Collaborate with SLSLS staff and partners to provide holistic support to survivors.
• Maintain accurate case files and data for grant reporting and compliance.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; admission to the Missouri Bar.
• Family law or litigation experience is preferred but not required. SLSLS provides top-notch on-the-job mentoring by seasoned attorneys.
• Strong commitment to serving survivors of intimate partner violence.
• Excellent oral advocacy, writing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a mission-driven environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $82,000 annually
• Benefits include health insurance and paid vacation time
• Flexible, supportive work environment with a strong culture of teamwork and wellbeing

Why Work at SLSLS?

• Be part of a mission-driven nonprofit making a tangible impact in the lives of survivors and their children.
• Gain valuable courtroom and litigation experience with hands-on mentorship from experienced family law practitioners.
• Join a team that is as committed to supporting one another as we are to supporting our clients.

Additional Information

• Position available immediately.
• SLSLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $82,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person