Bilingual Legal Advocate for Survivors - Remote-Friendly

FEMINIST; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Health insurance benefits

Paid leave and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) seeks a full-time Sexual Assault Legal Institute (SALI) legal advocate, bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Responsibilities include direct legal advocacy for survivors, assisting attorneys, and outreach with culturally competent materials.

The role involves some administrative office tasks, travel within Maryland, and potential remote work with a hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Fluency in English; fluency in Spanish required.
• Access to a car and valid driver's license; travel within Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, culturally competent legal advocacy for survivors of sexual assault.
• Assist attorneys in representation of survivors in a range of cases (protective/peace orders, U-visa, family law, etc.).
• Increase SALI’s presence on social media and improve legal information on MCASA’s website.
• Coordinate outreach materials and arrange translation of SALI literature.
• Conduct intakes with survivors and provide safety planning.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Public speaking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

J.D. considered for outreach role

Job description

Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) seeks a full-time Sexual Assault Legal Institute (SALI) legal advocate, bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Responsibilities include direct legal advocacy for survivors, assisting attorneys, and outreach with culturally competent materials.

The role involves some administrative office tasks, travel within Maryland, and potential remote work with a hybrid schedule.