Protective Order Attorney: Trauma-Informed Advocate

LAWS Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

LAWS Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services in Leesburg, VA, seeks a Protective Order Attorney to provide trauma-informed legal counsel and representation to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking, with a focus on protective orders.

Work with the Director of Legal Services and a multidisciplinary team to strengthen coordinated support for survivors in Loudoun County, contribute to outreach, training, and grant reporting, and help survivors navigate the

Qualifications

• Virginia State Bar admission in good standing required.
• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Minimum 1 year of legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide protective order legal consultations to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking
• Represent clients in the civil justice system, primarily in protective order matters
• Actively participate in Loudoun Domestic Abuse Response Team
• Participate in relevant bar associations, work groups, task forces
• Act as back up to the Director of Legal Services/Family Law attorney
• Timely and accurately enter and maintain client case management data
• Assist Legal Services Director in completing reporting requirements
• Maintain up to date knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and legislation related to survivors of domestic and sexual violence
• Participate in trainings, awareness month events, outreach activities

Skills

Communication skills

Trauma-informed approach

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission Virginia

Job description

LAWS Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services in Leesburg, VA, seeks a Protective Order Attorney to provide trauma-informed legal counsel and representation to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking, with a focus on protective orders.

Work with the Director of Legal Services and a multidisciplinary team to strengthen coordinated support for survivors in Loudoun County, contribute to outreach, training, and grant reporting, and help survivors navigate the