Staff Attorney

3 weeks ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States AMARA LEGAL CENTER INC Full time
Job Summary

The Amara Legal Center Inc. seeks a part-time staff attorney to provide trauma-informed legal representation to survivors of sex trafficking and individuals harmed through commercial sex.

About Us

We are a nonprofit legal services organization dedicated to providing free, trauma-informed legal services to survivors of sex trafficking and individuals harmed through commercial sex.

Responsibilities
  • Provide legal representation on cases in DC, including child custody, civil protection orders, criminal record vacatur/expungement, name changes, and crime victims advocacy.
  • Maintain updated case files in Amaras case management system.
  • Conduct Human Trafficking trainings and Know Your Rights workshops.
  • Comply with grant metrics, restrictions, and goals.
Requirements
  • 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.
  • J.D. from an accredited law school.
Benefits

Flexible work from home options available.

Apart from this role, we also offer flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance.



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