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Staff Attorney
Boston, MA ## Staff Attorney **Organization**: Victim Rights Law Center (VRLC) **Status**: Full-time, Exempt **Location**: Boston, Massachusetts/Hybrid The Victim Rights Law Center (VRLC) is a nonprofit law center that provides free legal representation to victims of rape and sexual assault throughout Massachusetts and in Oregon and national training and support for lawyers and advocates on the civil legal needs of rape and sexual assault victims. The VRLC’s mission is to provide legal representation to survivors of sexual violence to help rebuild their lives; and to promote a national movement committed to seeking justice for every rape and sexual assault victim. **Job Description**: The Staff Attorney will be part of the VRLC’s Massachusetts direct services team which provides direct representation to victims of rape and sexual assault throughout Massachusetts. The Staff Attorney will specialize in privacy, safety, and one other area of law. **Responsibilities**: - Provide sexual assault survivors with legal consultations, representation, and referrals in one or more of the following areas: safety (258E/209A), privacy (Commonwealth v. Dwyer hearings), housing, employment, immigration, public benefits - Conduct intakes with sexual assault and stalking survivors - Participate in case assessment meetings - Participate in the collection of accurate client services data - Work collaboratively with a team of lawyers and paralegals - Conduct strategic outreach to community partners throughout Massachusetts and foster strong relationships with other organizations working in the field of gender-based violence **Required Qualifications**: - Admitted to practice law in Massachusetts and in good standing - 0-3 years of applicable litigation experience - Experience and/or demonstrated commitment to working with trauma survivors and/or marginalized communities (e.g. LGBTQIA , communities of color, people with disabilities, youth) - Valid driver’s license and comfortable driving throughout the Commonwealth, if required **Preferred Qualifications**: - Courtroom experience - Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian Creole **Salary Range**: $55,000 – $64,000 **Benefits**: - 19 paid vacation days - 12 paid holidays per year - Week-long office closures week of July 4th and year’s end - Generous sick time - Paid parental leave - Health, Dental, and Vision insurance - 403b Retirement Plan with employer match - Organization-sponsored life insurance - MBTA Pass - A fun, caring, and innovative work environment **Hybrid Work**: The VRLC has a Hybrid Work Policy. “Hybrid Work” is a flexible workplace model that is supportive and inclusive of employees fulfilling their job responsibilities in-office, remotely, or at another location (partner agency) for all or part of their regularly scheduled work hours. Employees have a choice in selecting a working environment that helps them be most productive while meeting the needs of the VRLC and prioritizing both a survivor-centered approach to work and survivor privacy. Staff Attorneys are expected to attend in-person court hearings statewide. Occasional in-person team meetings will be required. The Victim Rights Law Center (VRLC) is currently seeking a full-time, exempt Staff Attorney to join their Massachusetts direct services team. The Staff Attorney will specialize in privacy, safety, and one other area of law and provide legal consultations, representation, and referrals to survivors of rape and sexual assault throughout Massachusetts. This position requires the following qualifications: - Admitted to practice law in Massachusetts and in good standing - 0-3 years of applicable litigation experience - Experience and/or demonstrated commitment to working with trauma survivors and/or marginalized communities (e.g. LGBTQIA , communities of color, people with disabilities, youth) - Valid driver’s license and comfortable driving throughout the Commonwealth, if required Preferred qualifications include courtroom experience and fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian Creole. The salary range for this position is $55,000 – $64,000. Benefits include 19 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays per year, week-long office closures week of July 4th and year’s end, generous sick time, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision insurance, 403b Retirement Plan with employer match, organization-sponsored life insurance, MBTA Pass, and a fun, caring, and innovative work environment. The VRLC has a Hybrid Work Policy that is supportive and inclusive of employees fulfilling their job responsibilities in-office, remotely, or at another location (partner agency) for all or part of their regularly scheduled work hours. Staff Attorneys are expected to attend in-person court hearings statewide. Occasional in-person team meetings will be required. All applicants must agree with the VRLC’s mission and philosophy regarding their commitment to improving the response to sexual violence, empowerment, and inclusiveness. People of color, LGBTQIA individuals, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The VRLC will gladly assist applicants in need of accommodation. To apply, please |
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