Staff Attorney - POARP Montgomery

Max 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary:

Organization: House of Ruth Maryland
Job Title: Staff Attorney - POARP Montgomery
Location: Rockville Courthouse
Department: Legal Clinic
Type: Full-Time
Education: JD
Shift: Days

The House of Ruth Maryland Domestic Violence Legal Clinic is seeking a passionate and dedicated Staff Attorney to provide free legal services to survivors of intimate partner violence. This entry-level position offers extensive training in Maryland's protective order statute, family law issues, and trial skills and technique.

Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality, trauma-informed representation to survivors of intimate partner violence in protective order cases
- Conduct comprehensive consultations with potential clients and offer referrals to appropriate resources
- Maintain client database and case tracking systems
- Other duties as assigned

Compensation and Benefits:
- Starting salary: $70,000/year
- Classroom and experiential training in domestic violence law, trial skills and technique, and basic family law
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; life insurance
- 403(b) with employer contribution and match
- Paid time off for vacation, personal, sick, and holidays
- Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer:
House of Ruth Maryland is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and prohibits discrimination and harassment 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:
The organization will maintain records of vaccination status, but it will not affect employment status.

Benefits:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Sick leave
- 403(b)
- And more

Equal Opportunity Statement:
House of Ruth Maryland is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment 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.

Application:
This position is currently accepting applications.

Not applicable

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; life insurance; 403(b); paid time off; employee assistance program

Not specified

Legal representation, trauma-informed services, safety planning, client database management, knowledge of domestic violence law and trial skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office

JD from an accredited law school

Interested applicants can submit their application through the House of Ruth Maryland website

Qualification and Experience JD from an accredited law school

Legal