Support Assistant role providing administrative and solicitor support in a busy legal environment. Requires technical proficiency, organisation, communication skills, and attention to detail.
About the role
- Staff attorney providing holistic legal services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Representing clients in protective orders and family law cases at MLA.
Responsibilities
- Zealously represent clients in court in protective order, divorce, and custody cases.
- Advocate for clients involved in the criminal legal system as victim-witnesses.
- Conduct client interviews and provide clear legal advice.
- Develop case strategy for representation at trial through legal research and factual investigation.
- Draft legal documents including complaints, answers, counter-complaints, and legal briefs.
- Maintain relationships with community anti-violence groups and accept local speaking engagements.
- Continue professional development and education through trainings sponsored by the Maryland Legal Aid.
- Maintain case records for clients in the LegalServer case management system.
- Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the essential functions of the position.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admitted to practice in the State of Maryland or eligible for admission in Maryland.
- 1 to 3 years of legal experience, which can include clerkships or fellowships.
- Ability to use a computer and web-based applications (Office 365, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent research, critical thinking, writing, and leadership skills.
- Prior experience working with survivors of abuse.
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet regular deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to travel locally and regionally in Maryland.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental coverage
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- 3 weeks paid time off
- Sick leave
- 14 annual paid holidays
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Professional development opportunities
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