Casa Myrna · 1 day ago
Family Law Staff Attorney
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$58K/yr - $65K/yrCasa Myrna is Greater Boston’s foremost provider of solutions to end domestic and dating violence. The Family Law Staff Attorney will provide legal services to clients in domestic violence-related family law matters, ensuring they receive the necessary legal support and advocacy.
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Responsibilities
Provides legal consultations to Casa Myrna program participants, community clients, and Legal HelpLine callers in order to identify and analyze their legal issues
Educates survivors about their options so they can make their own informed decisions, with the goal of minimizing the risk of outcomes that jeopardize safety and wellbeing
Provides representation to survivors in 209A proceedings in District Courts; maintains a caseload of family law domestic violence-related cases thereby enhancing access to legal remedies for those affected by abuse
Provides legal assistance in the form of “brief service” to Legal Advocacy Program clients for whom limited or full representation is not offered by assisting them with legal advice and the preparation of court documents and facilitating referrals
Advocates for clients in collateral legal matters such as housing, benefits and immigration
Seeks and attends relevant professional development trainings, conferences and coalition meetings within Casa Myrna and the community
Collaborates with Senior Staff Attorney on outreach and legal education for participants in other Casa Myrna programs, community members, law schools, and partner organizations
Participates in weekly program and case assessment meetings
Performs additional duties as assigned by the Managing Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney
Qualification
Required
Committed to Casa Myrna's mission of ending domestic and dating violence, and promoting social justice and social change
J.D. degree; admission to and good standing in the Massachusetts bar required
Experience in providing legal services (as a law student or attorney) to survivors of trauma, abuse and/or exploitation required
Demonstrated ability to utilize appropriate, non-judgmental communication techniques when responding to survivors that illustrates sensitivity to their experiences and needs
Ability to work and advocate in a collaborative style with diverse ethnic, cultural, linguistic, and socio-economic groups, as well as diversity based on ability/disability, sexual orientation and religion
Familiarity with local legal services providers, community agencies, and resources
Computer literacy and strong data entry skills
Ability to work independently and in a team with lawyer and non-lawyer colleagues
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Models and maintains professional boundaries with callers, clients, and colleagues
Maintains confidentiality regarding clients and program participants
Preferred
Spoken fluency in a second language preferred but not required (with preference for Spanish, Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole)
Strong preference for candidates who identify as a member of a marginalized community as Casa Myrna works to be an inclusive and equitable organization
Some family law and/or immigration experience strongly preferred
Prior experience interviewing and counseling survivors of trauma and abuse preferred
Benefits
Family friendly schedule
Generous paid time off and holidays
Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Health reimbursement account
Retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Program
Opportunities for professional development
Company
Casa Myrna
Casa Myrna is a provider of shelter and supportive services to survivors of domestic violence.
Founded in 1977
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Stephanie Brown
CEO
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