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Attorney
Family Law
2-3 yrs required
Staff Attorney, Civil Protection Order Project The candidate will oversee volunteer attorneys working on the Project. Will work with the Director to review referrals and intakes and select cases and volunteers. Supervise volunteer attorneys, law fellows, and legal intern/externs. Review all written attorney work product, including motions, pleadings, opening and closing statements, and direct and cross examinations. Supervise CPO hearings and trials at courtReport case outcomes; evaluate and report volunteer performance. Provide high quality direct representation in assigned CPO cases. Present at volunteer attorneys, law fellows, legal intern/externs, and social worker students training sessions as needed. Assist the Director with CPOP’s community outreach efforts as needed. Other duties as assigned. Must have a J.D. degree from an accredited law school. Should have active DC Bar membership or ability to become an active DC member prior to the first day of employment. Must have 2-3 years of relevant work experience, preferably with direct legal services experience representing respondents in domestic violence and/or family law. Experience supervising attorneys in a legal setting and criminal defense experience are also pluses. Should have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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