Bilingual Staff Attorney

4 weeks ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States DC Volunteer Lawyers Project Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Staff Attorney to join our team at the DC Volunteer Lawyers Project. As a Bilingual Staff Attorney, you will provide critical legal services to survivors of domestic violence, with a focus on those who speak Spanish or have limited English proficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Represent clients in domestic violence and family law cases in the DC Superior Court, with a focus on Spanish-speaking survivors.
  • Provide brief advice at walk-in or phone-based legal clinics to survivors of domestic violence, with a focus on Spanish-speaking survivors.
  • Collaborate with DCVLP's client advocates to ensure holistic and culturally specific service delivery.
  • Develop guides and trainings for other attorneys and advocates to improve services offered to Spanish-speaking and limited English proficiency survivors of domestic violence.
  • Represent DCVLP at meetings and collaborations with other organizations to increase access to justice for survivors whose first language is not English.

Requirements:

  • A J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
  • Active DC Bar membership or eligibility to waive into the D.C. Bar.
  • Minimum of 1 to 3 years of legal experience, preferably working with domestic violence victims and/or trauma survivors in a legal services or law school clinic setting.
  • Professional Working Proficiency in Spanish and above.
  • Superlative interpersonal skills and ability to develop good working relationships with clients, staff, and partner organizations.

Why Work with Us:

The DC Volunteer Lawyers Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free legal services to survivors of domestic violence and other vulnerable populations. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. Our team is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients, and we are seeking a dedicated and passionate Staff Attorney to join our team.

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