Civil Project Attorney

Full-time

No

## Civil Project Attorney

**Job Summary:**
The Civil Project Attorney is a member of the Coalition’s Legal Team and provides direct legal support to survivors of domestic/sexual violence and trafficking with protection orders and civil legal matters. This position works in tandem with other Coalition Team members and the network of member programs across Nebraska. The work requires a strong anti-oppression framework, incorporating cultural humility, social change, and social justice into all efforts.

**Salary:**
$57,000 – $63,000

**Benefits:**
Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance; Employee Assistance Program; 13 paid holidays; paid family, vacation, sabbatical, and sick leave; up to 3% retirement match; professional development and coaching opportunities; flexible and remote work options.

**Reports to:**
Legal Director

**Status:**
Full Time, Exempt

**Application Submission Process:**
Please submit a cover letter and resume to with the subject line: “Civil Project Attorney position.” In your cover letter, please answer the following questions:

1. How this position will build on your previous experience (paid, unpaid, or lived)?
2. Your experience with anti-oppression work and how you will apply an anti-oppression framework to work at the Coalition?
3. How you will use your expertise to support the Coalition’s efforts to end gender-based violence?

**Interview Process:**
The Coalition will review your resume within 30 days of receiving it. If we are interested in your resume, we will contact you to schedule a 30–45 minute screening interview. If you are selected for a second interview and choose to continue in the application process, the Coalition will contact you within two weeks of the screening interview to schedule a second interview. The Coalition is able to offer interviews via phone, online, or in-person, depending on the resources available to you.

**Anticipated Start Date:**
We are searching for the right candidate for this position, so this position will remain open until filled. The ideal start date for this position is ASAP, but we are flexible on this timeline.

Please contact Melanie Kirk at with questions about this position or process.

## Civil Project Attorney - Job Description

The Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence is looking for a full-time, exempt Civil Project Attorney to join their Legal Team. This position will provide direct legal support to survivors of domestic/sexual violence and trafficking with protection orders and civil legal matters, working in tandem with other Coalition Team members and the network of member programs across Nebraska. The successful candidate will have a strong anti-oppression framework, incorporating cultural humility, social change, and social justice into all efforts.

**Principal Duties:**

**I. Direct Representation:**

- Provide direct representation to victims throughout Nebraska seeking civil legal advice and litigation assistance with an emphasis on Protection Orders and other civil legal needs that address a victim’s need for safety.
- Work with the Legal Director to implement protocols addressing conflicts of interest; confidentiality; screening and identification of legal needs for sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking.
- Evaluate client services through the use of evaluation surveys and case progression.

**II. Capacity Building Support to the Nebraska’s Network of Programs:**

- Answer questions and provide information to advocates in the network of programs who are working with survivors involved with the civil legal system.
- Collaborate with advocates from the network of programs to receive referrals and provide direct representation.
- Remain current on issues pertaining to job related topics and the work of the Coalition.

**III. Administrative:**

- Assist with the preparation of grant reports and applications as requested; compile statistical information.
- Participate in Coalition’s strategic planning process and Team activities.
- Contribute articles and information for the Coalition’s website and email news updates, and collect resources for the Coalition Lending Library.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Estimated Distribution of Duties:**
- 85% Direct Services to victims
- 10% Support Services to network of programs
- 3% Administrative
- 2% Other Duties

**Minimum Requirements:**

1.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and stalking issues.
3. Ability to manage projects and be self-directed.
4. Ability to work both independently and as a team.
5. Access to own transportation and willingness for occasional travel.
6. Working knowledge of computer systems and office software.
7. Ability to work with and support the entire Coalition team and outside partner agencies, especially the immigrant, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other communities who have been traditionally marginalized or oppressed.
8. Desire to be part of a social change and social justice organization committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism values.
9. Willingness to learn and grow with staff, and to create a workplace culture supportive of all.

**Preferred Qual

Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance; Employee Assistance Program; 13 paid holidays; paid family, vacation, sabbatical, and sick leave; up to 3% retirement match; professional development and coaching opportunities; flexible and remote work options

English

Knowledge of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking, Stalking Issues, Project Management, Self-Directed, Computer Systems and Office Software, Interpreting and Translating, Public Speaking, Training, Communications Skills, Writing Skills, Grant Management, Implementation, and Reporting

Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school

Please submit a cover letter and resume to with the subject line “Civil Project Attorney position.”

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in Nebraska, or eligible to become licensed in Nebraska by motion from another jurisdiction.

Legal