Managing Attorney

6-6 yrs required

Full-time

No

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Managing Attorney - Victim Rights Law Center (VRLC)

Location: Portland, OR/Hybrid
Salary: $70,000-$82,000 (+ possible language use stipend)
Status: Full-time, Exempt

Introduction:

VRLC is a nonprofit law center that provides free legal representation to victims of rape and sexual assault throughout Massachusetts and in Oregon. We also offer national training and support for lawyers and advocates on the civil legal needs of rape and sexual assault victims. Our mission is to provide legal representation to survivors of sexual violence, promote a national movement committed to seeking justice for every rape and sexual assault victim, and address the needs of marginalized communities.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Managing Attorney with a strong work ethic, a passion for mission-driven work, and a commitment to addressing the needs of marginalized communities. The Managing Attorney will lead VRLC's Oregon direct services team, providing direct representation to victims of rape and sexual assault with a focus on Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties. This position will also have their own caseload and supervise a team of attorneys and support staff.

Responsibilities:

- Provide leadership, vision, and supervision for the four direct legal services team in Oregon with one additional attorney (to be hired)
- Determine and implement strategy for direct legal representation work
- Provide mentorship and support for attorneys, intake specialists, and paralegals working with sexual assault survivors on issues such as safety, privacy, education, employment, immigration, housing, financial, and/or criminal justice advocacy matters
- Create opportunities for skill-building and training for staff growth and development
- Develop and oversee vision for effective outreach efforts and promote access to VRLC services, especially among underserved communities
- Lead state and federal grant administration and oversight
- Develop relationships with stakeholders and partners both nationally and across Oregon
- Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

- Minimum 6 years legal experience; 3 years as a practicing attorney
- Current member in good standing or eligible to waive into the Oregon State Bar
- Courtroom and Litigation experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience supervising attorneys
- Commitment to providing trauma-informed, survivor-centered services
- Experience and/or demonstrated commitment to working with trauma survivors and/or marginalized communities (. LGBTQIA2S+, communities of color, people with disabilities, youth)
- Desire to help VRLC build a culturally diverse and inclusive work environment
- Satisfactory background check after receiving conditional offer of employment
- Valid driver's license and comfortable driving throughout Oregon

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience managing federal or state grants
- Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, or Vietnamese

Benefits:

- 19 paid vacation days
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Week-long office closures week of July 4th and year's end
- Generous sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 403b Retirement Plan with employer match
- Organization-sponsored life insurance
- TriMet Pass
- A fun, caring, and innovative work environment

Hybrid Work Policy:

VRLC has a Hybrid Work Policy, allowing for flexible workplace arrangements that support employees in fulfilling their job responsibilities in-office, remotely, or at another location for all or part of their regularly scheduled work hours. Staff Attorneys are expected to attend in-person court hearings statewide and occasional in-person team meetings.

To Apply:

Please fill out the form below. No ,000 (+ possible language use stipend)
- Salary within this range will be determined by the years of relevant experience and with consideration given to VRLC's internal compensation matrix

Required Qualifications:

- Minimum 6 years legal experience; 3 years as a practicing attorney
- Current member in good standing or eligible to waive into the Oregon State Bar
- Courtroom and Litigation experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience supervising attorneys
- Commitment to providing trauma-informed, survivor-centered services
- Experience and/or demonstrated commitment to working with trauma survivors and/or marginalized communities (. LGBTQIA2S+, communities of color, people with disabilities, youth)
- Desire to help VRLC build a culturally diverse and inclusive work environment

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience managing federal or state grants
- Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, or Vietnamese

Experience Information:

- Minimum 6 years legal experience; 3 years as a practicing attorney
- Minimum of 3 years of experience supervising attorneys

Job Title:

Managing Attorney - Victim Rights Law Center (VRLC)

Organization:

Victim Rights Law Center (VRLC)

Location:

Portland, OR/Hybrid

Department:

Direct Legal Services

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-time, Exempt

Salary Range:

$70,000-$82,000 (+ possible language use stipend)

Benefits:

- 19 paid vacation days
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Week-long office closures week of July 4th and year's end
- Generous sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 403b Retirement Plan with employer match
- Organization-sponsored life insurance
- TriMet Pass
- A fun, caring, and innovative work environment

Required Qualifications:

- Minimum 6 years legal experience; 3 years as a practicing attorney
- Current

Not applicable

Paid vacation, Paid holidays, Sick time, Parental leave, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 403b Retirement Plan, Life insurance, TriMet Pass

Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese

Leadership, Supervision, Litigation, Trauma-Informed Services, Community Outreach, Grant Administration, Multilingual

JD Degree

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Qualification and Experience JD Degree, Current Oregon State Bar Membership

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