Montana Legal Services Association · 7 hours ago
Domestic Violence Legal Assistant
Billings, Montana, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$38K/yr - $44K/yrMontana Legal Services Association is dedicated to providing legal support for domestic violence survivors. They are seeking a Domestic Violence Legal Assistant to support the Domestic Violence Staff Attorney, conduct intake screenings, and coordinate communication between clients and attorneys.
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Responsibilities
Answer incoming calls from survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking and conduct intake screenings
Timely communicate with victims of domestic violence applicants and clients to obtain more information as needed
Perform conflict screening, assist applicants with forms and coordinate with intake staff in the gathering of relevant information
Provide overall support to DV Staff Attorneys
Connect survivors to pro bono attorneys as needed
Draft correspondence and simple pleadings or use appropriate MLSA forms
Calendar case-related dates and events in the system
File pleadings in local courts (conventional and electronic), including tribal courts; service of court filings and discovery; investigate, examine and analyze documents obtained from the court files, in discovery and from other sources as needed or requested
Assist with case file management including organizing and maintaining electronic and paper files
Work with other MLSA staff to recruit and support pro bono attorneys when appropriate
Other duties as assigned by the DV Staff Attorney and MLSA management
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree or paralegal training, equivalent professional experience will be considered
Experience working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking
Demonstrated commitment to access to justice, community-based advocacy, or the high quality delivery of legal services
Strong program coordination, project management, and organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse partners including courts, tribal communities, advocacy organizations, and legal professionals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working collaboratively and empathetically with diverse groups of colleagues and clients who have varying cultural backgrounds, perspectives, experience, and expertise
Comfort with data tracking, reporting, and documentation
Ability to travel, occasionally overnight
Preferred
Experience in legal services, court systems, or victim advocacy
Background working with survivors of domestic violence
Familiarity with Montana Justice and City Court procedures
Experience with grant-funded program reporting and management
Understanding of professional conduct rules or legal ethics (training provided)
Company
Montana Legal Services Association
MLSA is a non-profit firm that provides legal services for domestic violence, education, legal information, representation, and advice.
Founded in 1966
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.12MKey Investors
AmeriCorps Public Allies
2024-07-30Grant· $0.12M
Leadership Team
Alison Paul
Executive Director
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