AMARA LEGAL CENTER INC

Part Time Staff Attorney Job at AMARA LEGAL CENTER INC in Washington

AMARA LEGAL CENTER INC, Washington, DC, US, 20006

Job Description

The Amara Legal Center is a nonprofit legal services organization dedicated to providing free, trauma-

informed legal services to survivors of sex trafficking and individuals harmed through commercial sex. To learn more about the Amara Legal Center’s mission and work, please visit www.amaralegal.org.

Amara seeks a part-time attorney to provide trauma-informed legal representation to survivors of sex trafficking and sex workers. We strongly encourage attorneys from underrepresented groups to apply. We aim to foster a culture of inclusion where individual strengths, views, and experiences are respected and celebrated. We believe that our differences enable us to be a strong team. Amara’s staff includes attorneys and professionals with a passion for working together to support our clients and increase access to justice.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

Admission and good standing with the DC Bar
At least one to three years of litigation experience in family law or related field
Strong interest or knowledge regarding human trafficking, social justice, and public interest
Excellent research and writing skills
Proficiency in Google Suite
Experience using case management software
Ability to pay close attention to detail, successfully manage time, and prioritize workload
Transportation to attend meetings and court hearings
J.D. from an accredited law school

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

Interest in working with youth, survivors of trauma, and low income individuals
Experience conducting trainings and community outreach activities
Licensed to practice in federal court or neighboring jurisdictions Maryland and/or Virginia

Role/Responsibilities:

Independently provide trauma-informed legal representation on cases in DC including, but not limited to child custody and other family law issues, civil protection orders, criminal record vacatur/expungement, name changes, and crime victims advocacy
Maintain updated case files in Amara’s case management system
Conduct Human Trafficking trainings and Know Your Rights workshops
Comply with grant metrics, restrictions, and goals
Other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director

This staff attorney is part-time (15-20 hours/week) and reports to the Executive Director. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references to recruiting@amaralegal.org.

The Amara Legal Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, work related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, genetic information, marital status, family responsibilities or any other factor that protects from employment discrimination.