Maryland Nonprofits · 1 week ago
Baltimore County Legal Advocate, Protection Order Advocacy and Representation Project
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$57K/yr - $57K/yrMaryland Nonprofits is a dynamic nonprofit law firm dedicated to advocating for women's rights and social justice. The Baltimore County Legal Advocate will support attorneys in representing survivors of domestic violence in legal proceedings, assist clients in navigating the legal system, and provide advocacy and support services.
ConsultingLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Act as first contact for callers seeking information about and representation in domestic violence peace and protective orders
Assist petitioners with completing Petitions for Protective Orders, Petitions to Extend/Modify Protective Orders, and Petitions for Peace Orders as appropriate
Staff our courthouse office to assist walk-in clients with domestic-violence-related issues
Provide information to survivors of domestic violence about the legal process
Assist attorneys with duties related to representing clients in court hearings. Duties include:
Conducting in-depth client intake interviews
Maintaining contact with clients and serving as primary contact with clients for non-legal issues
Collecting evidence and other documentation from clients
Obtaining relevant reports and documentation from external agencies
Coordinating trial calendar, scheduling interviews, and performing other administrative duties as necessary
Conducting follow-up interviews with clients
Maintaining project and client files utilizing our case management system, Legal Server
Assisting with grant and data reporting
Provide safety planning and other assistance to survivors, including providing relevant referrals to internal and external resources
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with courthouse personnel and service providers of all types within the community
Advocate on behalf of clients with representatives of the criminal justice system and accompany clients to criminal proceedings when requested
Participate in development of statistical and programmatic reports to grantors
Maintain project and client files
Work with and support interns
As part of the WLC, provide occasional staffing for fundraising events
Attend and participate in committees, task forces, trainings, and policy-making bodies concerned with domestic violence as time permits
Other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Sensitivity to issues facing survivors of domestic and sexual violence
Committed to public service and to providing excellent legal services to all clients
Excellent judgment and strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze situations, identify options, and implement effective solutions
Well-organized, creative, empathetic, and people-oriented
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple competing tasks and deadlines in a dynamic environment
Demonstrated ability to work independently without close supervision
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Must be flexible and a team player
Must have ability to travel to work locations and different courthouses
Must have computer/technology competency, including but not limited to Office365
Preferred
Experience working with survivors of domestic violence
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Prior experience working in a legal setting
Spanish or other second-language proficiency
Benefits
Health insurance
Matched retirement savings (Simple IRA)
Unlimited PTO (after probationary period)
Paid family leave
Option to work one day per week remotely (after probationary period)
Parking (or travel) subsidy
Company
Maryland Nonprofits
Maryland Nonprofits is a nonprofit organization that offers consulting, training, and legal services for the nonprofit community.
Founded in 1992
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Heather Iliff
President and CEO
Recent News
Maryland Daily Record
2025-03-20
Baltimore Business Journal
2025-02-19
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