Share Email Opening Title Legal Advocate - Hyattsville (Prince George’s)   Position Legal Advocate - Hyattsville (Prince George's)   Location Hyattsville Courthouse   Department Legal   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Job Type Regular   Level of Education Bachelors Degree or equivalent advocacy experience   Shift Days   Description Position Title:  Bilingual Legal Advocate – Protective Order Advocacy and Representation Project Position Summary:  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 Clinic seeks applicants who are passionate about ending domestic violence and public service.  This is an entry-level position which offers extensive training in working with survivors of domestic violence, the dynamics of domestic violence, and interviewing techniques.  The candidate for this position must be bilingual in Spanish and English. Position Description:  The Legal Advocate – Protective Order Advocacy and Representation Project (POARP) is the first point of contact for survivors of domestic violence who are seeking legal services for protective order and family law cases.  Legal advocates conduct detailed interviews with potential clients to assess their legal needs, determine their history of abuse, and provide lethality assessment, safety planning and referrals.  Legal advocates work with the Clinic’s attorneys to provide legal information to clients and connect clients with the attorneys for representation in protective order and family law cases.  The Legal Advocate works on-site in the Clinic’s offices located in the Montgomery County courthouses, which enables the Legal Advocate to provide immediate legal intervention to clients on a walk-in basis and to develop meaningful connections to courthouse personnel. Primary Responsibilities: Provide high-quality, trauma-informed services to survivors of intimate partner violence. 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 on a walk-in basis and via phone. Maintain the Clinic’s client database and systems used for tracking clients’ cases. Other duties as assigned.   Minimum Qualifications: Bilingual in Spanish and English with ability to pass a language proficiency test Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advocacy experience Demonstrated commitment to ending domestic violence Successful background check   Compensation and Benefits: Starting hourly rate: $22.16/hour Classroom and experiential training in dynamics of domestic violence, protective order statute, interviewing skills 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...   COVID Policy   Benefits Medical Insurance Prescription Plan Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid Time Off Life Insurance Retirement Savings and Planning Employee 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 not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://HouseOfRuth.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Bilingual Legal Advocate - Hyattsville (Prince George’s) in Hyattsville, MD Posted on: 4/26/2024 [Apply Now] Staff Attorney - POARP Montgomery in Rockville, MD Posted on: 4/12/2024 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Bilingual Legal Advocate - Hyattsville (Prince George’s) in Hyattsville, MD Posted on: 4/26/2024 [Apply Now] Staff Attorney - POARP Montgomery in Rockville, MD Posted on: 4/12/2024 [Apply Now] Intake Coordinator in Lauraville, Baltimore, MD Posted on: 4/12/2024 [Apply Now] Managing Therapist- Prince George's and Montgomery Counties in Rockville , Maryland Posted on: 4/26/2024 [Apply Now] Bilingual Therapist in Highlandtown, MD Posted on: 4/26/2024 [Apply Now] Follow us

 

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