Supervising Attorney, Domestic Violence/Family Law

Ayuda•Washington, DC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will supervise legal staff and provide comprehensive legal representation to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking in civil protection orders and family law cases, including child custody, child support, and divorce. Ayuda is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing direct legal, social and language access services, education, and outreach to low-income immigrants in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Since 1973, Ayuda has provided critical services on a wide range of issues, in the process acquiring nationally recognized expertise in several fields including immigration law, language access, domestic violence and human trafficking. Ayuda has office locations in Washington, DC, Silver Spring, MD and Fairfax, VA. The position is based primarily in our DC or Maryland office, and will require in-person travel to state courts. This position is hybrid and will include both in-person and remote workdays.

Requirements

Must be legally able to work in the United States and maintain proper work authorization throughout employment.
Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position presented in a general office environment.
J.D. from accredited law school
Member in good standing with the District of Columbia or Maryland bar, with the ability to waive into the other jurisdiction.
At least three years’ experience practicing family law, including litigation experience in contested matters, and experience representing survivors of trauma.
At least one year of experience supervising legal assistants, paralegals, and/or legal interns required, with experience supervising other attorneys strongly preferred.
Demonstrated sensitivity to and knowledge of issues involved in working with diverse populations
Excellent written and verbal communications skills; must be comfortable presenting in public and in oral arguments before the courts
Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse multidisciplinary team, including in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work in collaboration with colleagues, external partners, and client communities
Strong work ethic, discreet, resourceful, and able to maintain confidentiality
Detail-oriented, with excellent time management and multi-tasking skills
Proven problem-solving skills with ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems, and recommend solutions
Decisive, with ability to exercise independent judgment
Ability to understand legal ethical obligations and understand when and how to seek appropriate supervision

Nice To Haves

Fluency in written and spoken Spanish highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise Domestic Violence/Family Law staff attorneys and/or senior staff attorneys, paralegals and/or legal interns
Provide legal representation and advice to low-income immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking in civil protection orders and family law cases (child custody, child?support?and divorce) in DC Superior Court and/or Maryland District and Circuit Courts
Advocate on behalf of clients in related criminal matters through our Crime Victims Rights Advocacy project
Collaborate with Ayuda’s Immigration and Social Services staff to ensure provision of holistic services
Assist with managing grant requirements such as data entry, regular reporting and budget management
Represent Ayuda at local coalition meetings and participate in local and national advocacy initiatives
Deliver trainings and presentations to stakeholders including the community, service providers and law enforcement
Stay current on relevant laws and policies by attending trainings and conferences and reviewing new laws, regulations, and court rules
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Platinum-level medical insurance plan 100% employer-paid
Dental and vision insurance 100% employer paid
Long-term disability insurance 100% employer paid
Life and AD&D insurance 100% employer paid
Pre-tax 401(k) with Employer match on first 3% of salary
Vacation Days: 21 days per year until year 3, 27 per year in years 3-7 and 33 days per year after 7 years employment.
Employees begin with 3 days of vacation leave.
New employees begin with 5 days of Health & Wellness (sick) leave and accrue an additional 5 hours per pay period plus emergency medical leave up to 12 weeks per year
12 weeks paid parental leave
24 days paid holidays and staff wellness days, including Winter Break, the last week of the year
Job-related professional development fees (including annual state bar dues and professional memberships)
Flexible work schedules
Employees with federal student loan debt may be eligible to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the Department of Education.