Staff Attorney

The mission of Heartly House is to end domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and child abuse, and to provide victims with safety, shelter, and supportive services. Our legal services are designed to meet a victim’s need for protection, representation, and advocacy including but not limited to, providing answers on navigating the legal system and representation at protective order hearings and family law cases.

Note: this is not a remote position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform legal intakes for clients requesting legal services; provide brief advice as appropriate.
• Represent clients seeking protective orders arising out of, and related to, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and/or child abuse.
• Represent individuals affected by intimate partner violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and/or child abuse in domestic family law matters.
• Develop case theory and legal strategies.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings/motions as necessary.
• Document client interactions and outcomes in HH’s case management system.
• Collaborate with other HH direct service programs and/or Community Partners in the provision of services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
• Uphold highest standard of legal ethics.
• Adhere to HH philosophy, policies, and procedures; successfully complete HH training; attend all staff and team meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Legal Services.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Juris doctorate from accredited law school; admitted to practice before the Maryland Bar required.
• Experience representing clients in protective order and domestic family law proceedings given priority, with demonstrated knowledge of principles of civil law, judicial procedures, rules of evidence, and Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct required.
• One to three years of experience preferred; clerkship experience considered.
• Understanding of trauma-informed approach to intimate partner violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and/or child abuse required.
• Ability to use Microsoft 365 and quickly learn new computer databases and applications required.
• Self-starter with ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet regular deadlines in a fast-paced environment while balancing a full workload.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of Heartly House.

F/T exempt position; salary commensurate with experience ($68,000-$72,000) plus benefits package.

Interested Applicants may send Cover Letter, Resume, Law School Transcript, and 5-10 page writing sample to legal.attorney@heartlyhouse.org