Overview
Join to apply for the Staff Attorney role at Maryland Crime Victims' Resource Center, Inc. Maryland Crime Victims' Resource Center, Inc. is a nonprofit organization providing free advocacy and legal support for victims of crime throughout Maryland. MCVRC is dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce that fosters opportunities for personal and professional development. We provide a collaborative and supportive environment built upon our fundamental core principles where each employee is valued. Join us in the fight for the rights of all victims of crime.
MCVRC seeks a highly skilled, innovative professional to provide legal representation, advocacy and support services to Maryland crime victims and victim representatives.
Primary Duties and Essential Functions
- Provide legal advice and representation to Maryland crime victims and victim representatives throughout all phases of criminal prosecutions.
- Respond to requests for legal assistance.
- Collaborate with MCVRC Victim Services and Legal teams to address the legal, advocacy and support needs of each client.
- Develop cases, including interviewing victims, researching relevant case law and codes, drafting and preparing various legal documents and making oral arguments on a client's behalf.
- Assist in maintaining a case management system by ensuring accurate record keeping and data entry of client cases and files.
- Assist with grant reporting by ensuring accuracy of data.
- Provide and attend necessary staff development and training.
- Conduct and participate in community outreach activities.
- Represent MCVRC at local, state, and national conferences, seminars, and events, making presentations as needed.
- Support agency mission.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Type, Pay, Benefits & Schedule
Job Type - Full-Time
Salary - $89,765
Schedule – Monday – Friday, flexibility with some remote work
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Law Degree and Maryland bar membership required5 years' experience with victim services and victims' rights preferredBi-Lingual, English and Spanish a plusAdditional Details
401(k)401(k) matchingHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceMD Bar License (Required)Relocate before starting work (Required) – Upper Marlboro, MD 20774Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
Employment type : Full-time
Job function : Legal
Industries : Legal Services
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