Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) · 1 day ago
Family Law Attorney
Sarasota, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expSafe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) is a certified domestic and sexual violence center seeking a Family Law Attorney to provide direct legal representation to survivors. The role involves representing clients in family law matters, conducting outreach, and developing collaborative partnerships with various agencies.
Health CareNon ProfitWellness
Hiring Manager
Jessica Hays
Responsibilities
Provide direct legal representation to survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking in family law matters
Assess the other needs of survivors and make appropriate referrals for services
Conduct outreach in the service area to develop for the center collaborative partnerships with agencies such as the clerk’s office, the circuit court, law enforcement agencies, state attorneys, agencies working with immigrant, elder, and LGBTQ communities and persons with disabilities, health care providers, and faith-based organizations. The Family Law Attorney will help to develop referral protocols and ways to offer additional venues for survivors to obtain legal representation
Complete monthly and other reports as required by DCF, VOCA, OAG, and other authorities to monitor the completion of project deliverables
Attend meetings, and events as required by SPARCC leadership
Participate in trainings to meet continuing education and certification requirements
Keep CEO/Supervising Attorney apprised of activities, informally and by written word
Perform other duties as necessary or assigned to assist victims of crime
Qualification
Required
JD from an accredited law school
Two years of litigation experience representing clients in family law matters
Strong understanding of the dynamics of intimate partner violence and the impact of domestic violence on children
Highly developed interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to provide effective legal representation with minimal supervision
Florida licensed attorney in good standing with no prior Florida Bar disciplinary proceedings that resulted in the imposition of any penalty
Physical ability to lift approximately 25 lbs
Ability to sit or be on feet for extended periods
Ability to bend freely and reach objects overhead
Ability to converse on a telephone and use a keyboard effectively
Commitment to promoting diversity and equality, professional ethics and standards, flexibility and teamwork, and protection of confidentiality
Benefits
100% Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance after 1st 30 day calendar month
Matching program in our 403(b) Retirement plan after 1 year of employment
Employees have the option to purchase dependent health insurance coverage
All full time employees receive 12 paid holidays
All full time staff will accrue PTO per pay period based on number of years of employment
Company
Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC)
SPARCC's mission is to stop domestic and sexual violence in our communities. Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, Inc.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jessica Hays
President and CEO
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