What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Advocate position at Maryland Nonprofits?
About Mid-Shore Council On Family Violence (MSCFV)
MSCFV has been serving victims of domestic violence in the five counties of Maryland’s Mid-Shore for more than 30 years. Through our Chesapeake Crisis to Self-Sufficiency Model®, our dedicated case managers connect our clients with basic needs, housing, legal services, counseling, and much more as they walk with our neighbors on their journey to become self-sufficient survivors.
About The Job
The Legal Advocate will report to the Director of Victim Services and will work with victims and survivors of domestic violence in the Mid-Shore area of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. This is a full-time, in-person position (40 hours per week) covering 3 Mid-Shore Counties.
Qualifications
MSCFV has been serving victims of domestic violence in the five counties of Maryland’s Mid-Shore for more than 30 years. Through our Chesapeake Crisis to Self-Sufficiency Model®, our dedicated case managers connect our clients with basic needs, housing, legal services, counseling, and much more as they walk with our neighbors on their journey to become self-sufficient survivors.
About The Job
The Legal Advocate will report to the Director of Victim Services and will work with victims and survivors of domestic violence in the Mid-Shore area of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. This is a full-time, in-person position (40 hours per week) covering 3 Mid-Shore Counties.
Qualifications
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent – degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services, or related degree is preferred.
- Experience working in the legal system and/or with law enforcement is preferred.
- Must have own transportation.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
- Ability to speak both English and Spanish is a plus Position Responsibilities
- Direct client work.
- Assisting with the completion of legal forms.
- Assisting clients in writing victim impact statements.
- Accompanying clients to court appearances.
- The information contained herein is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, essential functions, responsibilities or requirements
