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| Company: | End Domestic Abuse, Remote - USA | ||
| Job Title: | LTE Staff Attorney - Remote USA |
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| Job Category: | Non-Profit [ View All Non-Profit Jobs ] | ||
| Job Reference: | 77461 | ||
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| The Staff Attorney also develops quality resources and materials for domestic violence programs to support survivors in navigating legal and other systems-related processes. The Staff Attorney also uses their knowledge and expertise to guide the company's public policy and systems advocacy efforts to improve local, state, and national responses to domestic violence survivors. LTE Staff Attorney Location: Remote - US Primary responsibilities Provide regular, timely and responsive TA (requests for legal information or resources) on domestic violence issues – in particular, immigration and related legal issues, economic justice including public benefits programs, language and disability access, restraining orders/injunctions, family law processes and other legal issues that impact the health and safety of domestic violence survivors. Develop, update, and lead effective legal trainings for survivor serving agencies through web-based, hybrid, and in-person formats on domestic violence, stalking and human trafficking, and related violence. Topics typically include protection orders, family law, immigration, economic justice, language access, public benefits, housing, and other legal issues that impact the health and safety of domestic violence survivors. Work in conjunction with domestic violence programs, the END ABUSE Engagement and Services Team, Legal Services Team, and other staff, in co-creating, planning, and implementing these training courses. Create, distribute, and update quality legal materials, including the END ABUSE Legal Manual, related to domestic violence, human trafficking and stalking on issues that impact the health and safety of domestic violence survivors. Ensure domestic violence programs have information and access to updated legal materials. Work with the Engagement and Services Team, and Public Policy Director, to promote policy improvements that respond to the needs of domestic violence victims, particularly in the areas of immigration, economic justice, language access, restraining orders/injunctions, family law, and legal systems and processes. This includes reviewing proposed systems changes and drafting or reviewing analysis, briefs and comments responsive to these proposals. Represent End Abuse and advance a victim-centered perspective while serving on and/or facilitating various committees, taskforces, and workgroups, especially those dealing with program and policy development in the Staff Attorney’s areas of expertise. Responsible to coordinate, make decisions, and manage funding requests from domestic violence programs for individual survivor’s legal expenses, prioritizing geographic equity, immigrant and refugee survivors and BIPOC survivors. This is a remote/telecommuting position with some travel required for in-person trainings, meetings, or other collaborations. Qualifications MINIMUM Qualifications: A Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school and a license to practice law in Wisconsin. Experience working in victim advocacy, immigration or culturally specific agencies, poverty law, restraining orders/injunctions, policy analysis and implementation, or a related field. Demonstrated subject-matter expertise in at least one of the following legal areas: Immigration, Public Benefits, Housing Law, Restraining Orders and Injunctions, Family Law, Child Welfare, other Public Benefits and Human Trafficking. Excellent listening, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills. Open and direct communication style, with a high degree of professionalism. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Excel and Outlook, Office 365, and SharePoint Valid driver’s license, insurance, and access to a safe, reliable, private vehicle. PREFERRED Qualifications: Experience developing training curricula and materials. A proven track-record as an effective educator, especially providing training related to domestic violence and legal issues. Policy development and implementation experience, particularly on a statewide basis in the legal system or with government agencies. Experience working with historically marginalized populations. Experience working to dismantle systems of oppression such as nativism and/or white supremacy. Spanish or Hmong language fluency Success advocating on committees or workgroups and/or with government agencies. Non-profit agency work/volunteer experience 77461 |
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| Company: | End Domestic Abuse | ||
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| Employment type: | Full Time, Remote | ||
| Salary: | Unspecified | ||
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| Degree: | JD | ||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | ||
| Job Location: | Remote - USA USA | ||
| Post Date: | 07/25/2025 | ||
| More Details: | Click here to read more about this job. | ||
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