House of Ruth Maryland · 2 months ago
Family Law Staff Attorney
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expHouse of Ruth Maryland is dedicated to providing free legal services to survivors of intimate partner violence. The Staff Attorney – Family Law will advise and represent these survivors in family law proceedings and related civil cases, ensuring they receive high-quality, trauma-informed legal assistance.
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Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, trauma-informed representation to survivors of intimate partner violence in protective order and family law cases, including divorce, custody, child support, alimony, division of marital property
Conduct comprehensive consultations with potential clients, which include a thorough interview about recent and past incidents of abuse, safety planning, lethality assessment, and referrals to appropriate community and legal resources
Provide prompt, compassionate services to clients
Maintain the Clinic’s client database and systems used for tracking clients’ cases
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
Qualification
Required
J.D. from accredited law school
Admitted to practice and in good standing with the Bar of Maryland
At least two years of experience practicing family law or equivalent litigation experience
Demonstrated commitment to ending domestic violence
Successful background check
Benefits
Medical insurance
Prescription plan
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Life insurance
403(b) retirement savings plan
Employee Assistance Program
Company
House of Ruth Maryland
House of Ruth Maryland leads the fight to end violence against women and their children by confronting the attitudes, behaviors and systems that perpetuate it, and by providing victims with the services necessary to rebuild their lives safely and free of fear.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Josh Sutherland
Chief Financial Officer
Lisa Marah Nitsch
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2022-09-29
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