Staff Attorney - Domestic Violence Specialist

Position Overview: The Staff Attorney - DV Specialist provides high-quality legal advice services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The Staff Attorney works collaboratively with the Domestic Violence Advocacy Project (DVAP) at New Hampshire Legal Assistance (NHLA), and 603 Legal Aid’s Domestic Violence Emergency project (DOVE) to facilitate the full utilization of statewide resources and best meet prospective client needs. The Staff Attorney also works to collect and manage data for statewide planning and project evaluation purposes. The Staff Attorney works closely with and reports to the Legal Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Advocacy:

• Provide thorough and accurate telephonic legal advice and counsel to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in the areas of divorce, parenting, minor guardianship, civil protective orders, and other family law matters;

• Provide occasional direct representation to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking in emergency family law and protective order hearings;

• Identify and refer cases to NHLA’s DVAP team to consider for placement; including developing case assessment, documentation and referral, and participation at bi-weekly case review meetings;

• Collaborate with the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (NHCADSV) and area crisis centers to provide information and support to applicants, current clients, and advocates serving victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

Program Development and Evaluation:

• Maintain accurate case data and submit to funders quarterly programmatic reports;

• Participate in internal planning and systems process analysis to ensure efficient and high-quality use of legal resources available to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking;

• Make recommendations to management and assist in implementation as needed;

• Participate in planning and applying for funding diversification including supporting 603 Legal Aid grant writing and other fund development activities.

Community Involvement and Systemic Advocacy:

• Participates in relevant task forces (e.g. Governor’s Commission on Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking);

• Participates in other local, state, and community boards, committees, etc. to address identified client/program issues and concerns;

• Provides training to internal staff and external stakeholders about domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking laws and the resources available through 603LA;

• Cultivates and maintains collaborative working relationships with other agencies and organizations in civil legal aid;

• Participates in projects that address systemic issues;

• Performs related tasks consistent with skills and abilities and general responsibilities as assigned by the Legal and Deputy Director.

Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school;

• Active New Hampshire law license or ability to procure one within one year of hire;

• Experience handling litigation and/or direct client representation;

• Experience working with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, including a working knowledge of trauma-informed practice; Preference for applicants who have knowledge of scope of services available to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

Skills and Abilities:

• Sound professional judgment;

• Excellent critical thinking and evaluation skills;

• Excellent oral and written communication competency with attention to detail;

• Working knowledge of technology and the accurate collection and reporting of data;

• Exceptional time management and organizational skills;

• High level of proficiency using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);

• Ability to easily integrate new technology, systems, and processes into work environment;

• Must be able to demonstrate an appropriate manner and sensitivity in dealing with clients and applicants;

• Must be able to work in a collaborative manner with diverse groups, including internal and external stakeholders, government agencies, funders, and other advocacy and community organizations;

• Must have ability to develop and implement innovative models of service delivery with limited resources.

Compensation and Hours:

This is a full-time, salaried-exempt position (37.5 hours per week). Starting salary will be based on number of years of relevant experience with an anticipated range of $60,000 - $80,000 annually. This position also includes generous benefits and paid time off. Candidates with a disability and/or those who are part of the Global Majority are encouraged to apply.

Application Process:

To apply submit a cover letter and resume. All applications received by February 6, 2025, will be considered. If reasonable accommodations in the application process is required, please notify us at careers@603legalaid.org. Thank you for considering your future at 603LA!

603 Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse staff that reflects the communities of low-income and older (age 60 plus) people that we work alongside, and we value equity and inclusion in our workplace. 603 Legal Aid actively seeks applications from Black people, Indigenous people, People of Color, people of diverse national origin, the LGBTQ community, people with disabilities, older adults, veterans, people who have lived experience with poverty, and other people belonging to communities that have historically experienced injustice.