Position
Managing Attorney – Protective Orders Advocacy and Representation Project
Location
Baltimore City District Court
Department
Legal
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Job Type
Regular
Level of Education
JD
Shift
Days
Description
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 interested in public interest law. The Managing Attorney supervises staff attorneys and legal advocates, and represents clients in protective order proceedings.
Position Description: The Managing Attorney – Protective Order Advocacy and Representation Project (Baltimore) advises and represents survivors of intimate partner violence in protective order proceedings in Maryland’s District and circuit courts, as well as in related matters such as contempt, modification, extension and shielding hearings. The Managing Attorney also supervises staff attorneys and legal advocates and oversees office operations. The Managing Attorney works on-site in the Clinic’s offices located in the Baltimore County and Baltimore City courthouses, which enables the Managing Attorney to provide immediate legal intervention to clients on a walk-in basis, develop meaningful connections to courthouse personnel, and be involved in day-to-day office operations.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide high quality, trauma-informed representation to survivors of intimate partner violence in protective order cases, and in related contempt, modification, extension and shielding hearings.
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.
Supervise staff attorneys and legal advocates.
Oversee day-to-day office operations.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
J.D. from accredited law school
Admitted to practice and in good standing with the Bar of Maryland
At least one year of experience practicing domestic violence law, family law or equivalent litigation experience
Demonstrated commitment to ending domestic violence
Successful background check
Compensation and Benefits:
Starting salary: $70,000/year
Classroom and experiential training in domestic violence law, trial skills and technique, basic family law
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
How to Apply: Interested candidates should click on the below link and search for Legal postings, then follow the link to submit an application.
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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 accepting applications.