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House of Ruth Maryland

<div><div><p><b>Position Summary:</b></p>
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The House of Ruth Maryland Domestic Violence Legal Clinic (the Clinic) provides free legal services to survivors of intimate partner violence in order to help them gain safety and independence from their abusive partners. The Clinic seeks applicants who are passionate about ending domestic violence and interested in public interest law. This is an entry-level position which offers intensive training in Maryland&rsquo;s protective order statute, family law issues, and trial skills and technique. The Staff Attorney &ndash; Protective Order Advocacy and Representation Project (POARP) advises and represents survivors of intimate partner violence in protective order proceedings in Maryland&rsquo;s District and circuit courts, as well as in related matters such as contempt, modification, extension and shielding hearings. The Staff Attorney works on-site in the Clinic&rsquo;s offices located in the Baltimore County (Catonsville) and Baltimore City (Eastside) courthouses, which enables the Staff Attorney to provide immediate legal intervention to clients on a walk-in basis and to develop meaningful connections to courthouse personnel.</p></div><br>
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</b></p>
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Provide high-quality, trauma-informed representation to survivors of intimate partner violence in protective order cases, and in related contempt, modification, extension and shielding hearings.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
Provide prompt, compassionate services to clients on a walk-in basis and via phone.</li><li>
Maintain the Clinic&rsquo;s client database and systems used for tracking clients&rsquo; cases.</li><li>
Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><br>
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<ul><li><i>Nothing in this job description restricts management&rsquo;s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.</i></li></ul><br>
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Experience, Education, Certifications/Licenses</b></p>
<ul><li> J.D. from accredited law school
</li></ul><ul><li> Admitted to practice and in good standing with the Bar of Maryland</li></ul>
<ul><li> Demonstrated commitment to ending domestic violence
</li></ul><ul><li> Successful background check</li></ul><br>
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House of Ruth Maryland offers a comprehensive Total Rewards Package that will include but is not limited to medical insurance, prescription plan, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, life insurance, 403(b) retirement savings plan, and Employee Assistance Program.</i></p>
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House of Ruth Maryland upholds the mission of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment and will not be excluded because of color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or age.</i></p></div>

Staff Attorney – Baltimore County and City Courts

<div><div><b>Position Summary:</b></div><br>
<div></div>
<div>
The House of Ruth Maryland Domestic Violence Legal Clinic (the Clinic) provides free legal services to survivors of intimate partner violence in order to help them gain safety and independence from their abusive partners. The Clinic seeks applicants who are passionate about ending domestic violence and public service. This is an entry-level position, which offers extensive training in working with survivors of domestic violence, the dynamics of domestic violence, and interviewing techniques. The candidate for this position must be bilingual in Spanish and English.</div><br>
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Position Description:</b> The Legal Advocate &ndash; Protective Order Advocacy and Representation Project (POARP) is the first point of contact for survivors of domestic violence who are seeking legal services for protective order and family law cases. Legal advocates conduct detailed interviews with potential clients to assess their legal needs, determine their history of abuse, and provide lethality assessment, safety planning and referrals. Legal advocates work with the Clinic&rsquo;s attorneys to provide legal information to clients and connect clients with the attorneys for representation in protective order and family law cases. The Legal Advocate works on-site in the Clinic&rsquo;s offices located in the Montgomery County courthouses, which enables the Legal Advocate to provide immediate legal intervention to clients on a walk-in basis and to develop meaningful connections to courthouse personnel.</div><br>
<div></div>
<p><b>
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul><li>
Provide high quality, trauma-informed services to survivors of intimate partner violence.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
Provide prompt, compassionate services to clients on a walk-in basis and via phone.</li><li>
Maintain the Clinic&rsquo;s client database and systems used for tracking clients&rsquo; cases.</li><li>
Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<ul><li><i>Nothing in this job description restricts management&rsquo;s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.</i></li></ul><br>
<div></div>
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</div><p><b>Experience, Education, Certifications/Licenses</b></p><br>
<div></div>
<ul><li>
Bilingual in Spanish and English with ability to pass a language proficiency test</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent advocacy experience</li><li>
Demonstrated commitment to ending domestic violence
</li><li>Successful background check</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><i>
House of Ruth Maryland offers a comprehensive Total Rewards Package that will include but is not limited to medical insurance, prescription plan, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, life insurance, 403(b) retirement savings plan, and Employee Assistance Program.</i></p>
<p><i>
House of Ruth Maryland upholds the mission of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment and will not be excluded because of color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or age.</i></p></div>

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Staff Attorney – Baltimore County and City Courts

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