Staff Attorney

House of Ruth Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement savings plan

Job summary

House of Ruth Maryland is seeking a Staff Attorney for its Domestic Violence Legal Clinic in Baltimore. The role demands excellent representation of survivors of intimate partner violence in family law proceedings. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to ending domestic violence and will join a team that provides training and mentorship.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience practicing family law or equivalent litigation experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to ending domestic violence.
• Successful background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality representation in protective order and family law cases.
• Conduct comprehensive consultations with potential clients.
• Maintain the Clinic’s client database and tracking systems.

Skills

Family law

Trauma-informed representation

Client consultations

Community resource referrals

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Admitted to practice in Maryland

Job description

Position Summary

The House of Ruth Maryland Domestic Violence Legal Clinic (the Clinic) provides free legal services to survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) in order to help them gain safety and independence from their abusive partners. The Staff Attorney – Family Law advises and represents survivors of IPV in family law proceedings in Baltimore City, as well as in related civil proceedings, including protective order cases. The Clinic seeks applicants who are passionate about ending IPV, are interested in public interest law, and have at least two years’ experience practicing family law or equivalent litigation experience. House of Ruth provides additional training and mentorship on working with survivors of intimate partner violence and family law practice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, trauma-informed representation to survivors of intimate partner violence in protective order and family law cases, including divorce, custody, child support, alimony, and division of marital property.
• Conduct comprehensive consultations with potential clients, including a thorough interview about recent and past incidents of abuse, safety planning, lethality assessment, and referrals to appropriate community and legal resources.
• Provide prompt, compassionate services to clients.
• Maintain the Clinic’s client database and systems used for tracking clients’ cases.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Experience, Education, Certifications/Licenses

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice and in good standing with the Bar of Maryland.
• At least two years of experience practicing family law or equivalent litigation experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to ending domestic violence.
• Successful background check.

Benefits

House of Ruth Maryland offers a comprehensive Total Rewards Package that will include but is not limited to medical insurance, prescription plan, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, life insurance, 403(b) retirement savings plan, and Employee Assistance Program.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

House of Ruth Maryland upholds the mission of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment and will not be excluded because of color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or age.