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Attorney in Cambridge, MA

Boston Area Rape Crisis Center Jul 20,2019 May 23,2019 Location USA Cambridge MA
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Public Interest

Attorney

Min 2 yrs required

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Attorney The candidate will work closely with our Bilingual Senior Staff Attorney, Legal Advocacy Program Manager (supervisor), and our client services team to ensure that our Spanish- and English-speaking clients understand their legal rights and options, providing support and guidance so they can make the decisions that meet needs and goals. Will directly further BARCC’s mission of ending sexual violence through healing and social change. Will primarily work from our Cambridge office, located at 99 Bishop Allen Drive with occasional local travel for client accompaniments. Provide culturally competent legal advocacy services to sexual assault survivors and significant others; assess clients’ needs, provide information and advocacy, identify legal options, and provide referrals and assistance in accessing other legal services. Focus on navigating the criminal justice and court systems, safety, privacy, immigration issues, and employment/school matters. Participate in the development and improvement of program materials and procedures. Work closely with Client Services staff to coordinate services and a smooth continuum of care for clients. Serve as a resource to other advocates working with survivors at partner and community agencies. Be informed and assist in sharing information regarding legal developments that are relevant to the role of the Legal Advocacy program and BARCC services. Develop relationships and navigate within a range of agencies and systems relevant to the legal needs of BARCC clients, including but not limited to law enforcement, prosecutors, employers, and universities. Collect program-related data and prepare written updates and progress reports as necessary. Provide training to staff, volunteers, and external stakeholders on topics related to sexual violence and the law. Provide regularly scheduled evening hours to meet client availability until 7:00 p.m. twice per week. Be an ambassador of the organization, reflecting the values of teamwork, collaboration, inclusivity, and mutual respect. Collaborate on other projects as needed. Juris Doctor (JD) degree and current Massachusetts Bar License is required. Bicultural Spanish and English fluency is required. Should have 2+ years of experience providing direct service to clients, such as legal advocacy and/or experience in sexual violence field (required, law school internships may qualify).

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