Share Email Opening Title Staff Attorney - Family Law   Position Staff Attorney - Family Law - Baltimore City   Location Admin Building   Department Legal Clinic   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Job Type Attorney   Level of Education J.D.   Shift Days   Description Position Description: The House of Ruth Maryland Domestic Violence Legal Clinic (the Clinic) provides free legal services to survivors of intimate partner violence in order to help them gain safety and independence from their abusive partners. The Staff Attorney – Family Law advises and represents survivors of intimate partner violence in family law proceedings in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, as well as in related civil proceedings, including protective order cases. The Clinic seeks applicants who are passionate about ending domestic violence, interested in public interest law, and have at least one year’s experience practicing family law or equivalent litigation experience. House of Ruth provides additional training and mentorship on working with survivors of intimate partner violence and family law practice. Primary Responsibilities: Provide high-quality, trauma-informed representation to survivors of intimate partner violence in protective order and family law cases, including divorce, custody, child support, alimony, division of marital property. Conduct comprehensive consultations with potential clients, which include a thorough interview about recent and past incidents of abuse, safety planning, lethality assessment, and referrals to appropriate community and legal resources. Provide prompt, compassionate services to clients. Maintain the Clinic’s client database and systems used for tracking clients’ cases. Other duties as assigned. Compensation and Benefits: Starting salary: $70,000/year Training and mentorship Medical, dental and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; life insurance 403(b) – includes employer contribution and match Paid time off – vacation, personal, sick, paid holidays Employee Assistance Program And more Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state or local laws.   COVID Policy Human Resources will maintain records of vaccination status, and this will not have any bearing on your employment.   Benefits House of Ruth Maryland offers: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, 403(b), and more.   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 not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://HouseOfRuth.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Chief Financial Officer in Baltimore, MD Posted on: 7/23/2024 [Apply Now] Development Coordinator in Baltimore, MD Posted on: 7/19/2024 [Apply Now] Resident Advocate in Baltimore, MD Posted on: 7/24/2024 [Apply Now] Bilingual Therapist in Highlandtown, MD Posted on: 7/25/2024 [Apply Now] Group Facilitator in Baltimore, MD Posted on: 7/5/2024 [Apply Now] Follow us

 

AppOne.comTM   copyrightŠ1999-2021 HR Services, Inc. Click here for technical assistance.