Supervise pro bono attorneys representing survivors of domestic violence in custody, child support, and divorce matters, with some supervision... in Civil Protection Order matters, all within DC Superior Court. - Provide ongoing case-specific guidance to pro bono attorneys, including answering subst...
Title: Senior Counsel Job Responsibilities: Senior Counsels at the organization lead and engage in cutting-edge impact litigation, public policy advocacy, and education furthering the organization’s mission. The Senior Counsel will work independently and collaboratively to help serve the organization’s Regional Office and...
Title: Senior Counsel Job Responsibilities: Senior Counsels at the organization are pivotal in spearheading impact litigation, public policy advocacy, and educational initiatives that align with the organization's mission. The role involves working both independently and collaboratively to support the organization's regional office...
Title: Senior Counsel Job Responsibilities: Senior Counsel at the organization will lead and engage in impact litigation, public policy advocacy, and education to further the organization's mission. Responsibilities include: - Devising legal theories and litigation strategies. - Identifying and cultivating litigation opportunities through various...
Title: Temporary Senior Paralegal Job Responsibilities: - Oversee the overall programmatic function of the paralegal program within the department. - Onboard, train, and supervise paralegals, including conducting initial and ongoing training for paralegal staff. Troubleshoot, review, and provide quality assurance of referrals, filings,...
Title: Part-Time Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Independently provide trauma-informed legal representation in cases which may include child custody, other family law issues, civil protection orders, criminal record vacatur/expungement, name changes, and crime victims advocacy. - Maintain updated case files within the organization's...
Title: Staff Attorney, Child Advocacy Program Job Responsibilities: - Carry a substantial caseload of cases, serving as the court-appointed Guardian ad litem for child clients in custody matters in DC Superior Court. - Provide high-quality representation by spending meaningful time with each child...
Title: Temporary Paralegal, Domestic Violence/Family Law (Part-Time) Job Responsibilities: - Screen potential clients for eligibility for organization's Domestic Violence/Family Law services under attorney supervision, including emergency assessments for trauma survivors and appropriate referrals. - Assist attorneys in representing clients seeking relief in domestic...
Title: Domestic Violence / Immigration Legal Internship Job Responsibilities: - Assist with drafting legal memos and conducting legal research related to domestic violence, gender-based violence, and vulnerable children. - Outline briefs for asylum cases and collect information for immigration applications, which includes direct...