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Legal Staff Paralegal in Silver Spring, MD

Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault MCASA. Jun 05,2017 Nov 12,2016 Location Silver Spring MD
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Government

Legal Staff

Criminal Law - Prosecution

Min 3 yrs required

Profile

Legal Advocate Duties: The candidate will provide high quality, culturally competent legal advocacy for survivors of sexual assault. Assist attorneys in representation of sexual assault survivors in a range of cases; these may include protective and peace orders, U-visa, family law, crime victim rights, education, employment and other cases. Increase SALI’s presence on social media and improve legal information available on firm’s agency-wide website. Coordinate and develop culturally competent outreach materials and arrange for appropriate translation of current SALI literature. Participate in forums and meetings relating to SALI activities. Conduct initial interviews (intakes) with survivors of sexual assault. Provide safety planning for survivors. Assist in production of training and technical assistance materials. Collect data needed for grant reports or other reasons; assist in report preparation using Legal Server database. Assist in recruiting and work with legal interns. Prioritize and fulfill responsibilities in accordance with available funding and grant requirements. Comply with or assist others in compliance with the Rules of Professional Conduct (legal ethics). Such other duties as assigned by SALI managing attorney or executive director.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: Required a Bachelor’s degree, AA in Paralegal Studies, or equivalent experience required. Recent J.Ds considered only if committed to outreach and other responsibilities that may not fall under an attorney’s usual duties AND committed to non-attorney position for significant period of time.

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