Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Attorney - Upper Marlboro  Position Attorney - Baltimore   Location Upper Marlboro Courthouse   Department Legal   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Job Type Regular   Level of Education Doctorate of Law   Shift Days   Description Why work at House of Ruth Maryland? At House of Ruth Maryland, you have the ability to expand your knowledge, promote change, and work alongside career oriented individuals while unleashing your own potential. We foster an environment of mutual respect, curiosity, and endless opportunities. So what are you waiting for?? Come join us and become a part of something special! Position Summary: The Staff Attorney - POARP advises and represents victims of intimate partner violence in protective and peace order proceedings, and in related matters such as contempt, modification, extension and shielding proceedings. The Staff Attorney delivers client-focused legal services by working with clients to determine their objectives and develop realistic strategies for achieving those objectives, through assessment and awareness of clients particular social and cultural needs, by developing safety plans specific to clients particular circumstances, and by seeking and processing clients feedback. This position carries a full caseload of protective/peace order cases, supports the Clinics fundraising efforts, and participates in the Clinics advocacy efforts (appellate work, legislation, training, etc.). The Staff Attorney participates in the identification of systemic obstacles for victims of intimate partner violence, and assists in formulating a plan and strategies for the removal of these obstacles, including innovative legal strategies, community education, and appellate or legislative advocacy. The Staff Attorney provides referrals to social services, housing and shelter assistance, mental health care services, and other crisis intervention services. Primary Responsibilities: Provide high-quality, client-centered representation to a full caseload of clients in in protective and peace order cases, as well as related matters such as contempt, modification, appeal and shielding hearings. Specific duties include: Engage in all forms of litigation preparation, such as evidence collection, lay and expert witness identification and preparation, and settlement negotiations. Engage in effective litigation techniques, such as persuasive oral argument, witness preparation and testimony, expert witness presentation, presentation of physical, documentary and other types of evidence, cross examination and impeachment. Engage in appellate litigation as needed, including filing of appeals and petitions for writs of certiorari, researching appellate issues, writing appellate briefs, conducting moot arguments, and arguing before Maryland in banc panels and appellate courts. Experience/Requirements: Licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland. Ability to travel among HRM offices and courthouse offices.   COVID Policy Human Resources will maintain records of vaccination status and this will not have any bearing on your employment.   Benefits Medical InsurancePrescription PlanDental InsuranceVision InsurancePaid Time OffLife InsuranceRetirement Savings and PlanningEmployee Assistance Program   EOE Statement House of Ruth Maryland is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.   This position is currently accepting applications. Apply Now WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Legal Advocate in Upper Marlboro, MD Posted on: 2/21/2023 [Apply Now] Attorney - Baltimore in Baltimore County, MD Posted on: 2/20/2023 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Attorney - Baltimore in Baltimore County, MD Posted on: 2/20/2023 [Apply Now] Legal Advocate in Upper Marlboro, MD Posted on: 2/21/2023 [Apply Now] Lead Contact Center Advocate in Lauraville, Baltimore, MD Posted on: 3/6/2023 [Apply Now] Contact Center Advocate Level I in Lauraville, Baltimore, MD Posted on: 3/6/2023 [Apply Now] Resident Advocate in Lauraville, Baltimore, MD Posted on: 3/6/2023 [Apply Now] Follow us

 

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