Contract Attorney

Volare•Washington, DC

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Volare is seeking a qualified attorney, licensed in MD, D.C., or VA, to provide legal information and services to employees and their spouses/domestic partners who are survivors of domestic abuse. This role is part of a multi-year agreement with an international partner, focusing on providing legal information, domestic abuse expertise, and technical assistance to lawyers representing survivors. The contractor will also assist in locating and evaluating local legal counsel for pro-bono, low-fee, or full-fee services. For individuals not seeking services related to domestic abuse, the contractor will provide general referrals for areas such as criminal defense or family law. The contract is set to run from the hire date through July 31, 2027, with a possibility of extension. Services are estimated at an average of 10 hours per month, with flexibility based on workload, at an hourly rate of $81.25. The work will be supervised by Volare’s Appellate Litigation Director, and Volare will provide program orientation and supervision.

Requirements

At least five years of experience working in family law and domestic abuse in the U.S. and internationally.
Ability to provide an estimated 120 hours of contracted services per fiscal year to the project (average of 10 hours monthly).
License valid in the DC, Maryland or the Commonwealth of Virginia.
General knowledge of the U.S. legal system and in at least two of the following regions: Countries located in the Sub-Saharan region of Africa (at least two French-speaking and two English-speaking countries); European countries (preferably with contacts in Western, Eastern, Central and Southern Europe); or Countries located in other regions where the partner operates (e.g. East Asia, South Asia, Latin America, Middle East/North Africa).
Demonstrated experience representing survivors of domestic abuse in divorce, custody and protection order cases.
Demonstrated knowledge of US immigration law as it pertains to domestic abuse and/or an actively maintained list for referrals to applicable immigration law experts.
English proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women and relevant international treaties such as the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.
Demonstrated experience working with multicultural organizations.
Experience working with multicultural individuals and organizations.

Responsibilities

Provide legal information and assistance to program-qualified survivors of domestic abuse, including consultation regarding their legal situation, needs, resources, and options related to domestic abuse protection orders and/or family law.
Assist with identifying and retaining attorneys with expertise in domestic abuse in the relevant jurisdiction, including communicating with attorneys to facilitate case placement and following up with the survivor upon request.
Provide general referrals in the areas of family law, criminal defense, and immigration.
Work with the Appellate Litigation Director to build out resources and referrals available to survivors in Country Offices.
Vet newly identified, qualified attorneys for addition to the national and international referral list.
Attend meetings with partner staff and stakeholders.
Attend case management meetings as needed.
Prepare and submit requests for financial resources as needed.
Maintain accurate case records and be responsible for project-specific grant reporting as necessary.
Complete monthly invoicing.
Complete quarterly reports compiling data on survivors served and services provided.
Provide updated referral lists.
Participate in performance reviews.
Attend stakeholder meetings as needed.
Attend and present at trainings on domestic abuse.
Complete a final report at the conclusion of the fiscal year providing a data summary of services provided and noting service trends and any emerging issues or challenges.
Participate in the review of the previous year’s performance and the current year’s plan of activities.