Victims' Rights Attorney

NACBA; Glendale, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

LSCVA in Glendale, AZ seeks an experienced staff attorney in victims' rights to lead hearings and argue novel areas of law up to AZ Supreme Court. The role demands strong organizational skills, commitment to client advocacy, and ability to work in a fast-paced nonprofit setting.

You will provide direct representation, collaborate with the Victim Advocate, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to building case law and public outreach.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited university.
• Licensed to practice law in Arizona and in good standing.
• Excellent written and research skills in law.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct legal representation for victims in criminal courts and protective orders.
• Attend hearings with or on behalf of clients.
• Collaborate with the Victim Advocate and other staff on client issues.
• Develop, maintain, and update relevant case law and subject matter in case files.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of victim clients.
• Provide information about the criminal justice process and about victim rights.
• Advise on protective order concerns and related issues.
• Assist with interactions with employers, landlords, and academic institutions.
• Write and file motions/pleadings on behalf of clients; participate in community outreach.
• Complete required timesheets and reports timely.
• Support in recovering evidence-related property; other duties as necessary.

Skills

Candidate like dynamics of victims'‑ri

Criminal justice process

Legal office/nonprofit experience

Education

Juris Doctorate

Arizona Bar license

Job description

***NO CALLS PLEASE***

Victims’ rights is a consistently growing and unique area of law. Attorneys practicing in this area often address issues of first impression and guide the formation of victims’ rights laws, rules and procedure.

LSCVA is seeking an experienced attorney familiar with leading hearings (direct, cross, open/close, etc) and who is able to argue novel areas of law that have little to no established caselaw, up to the AZ Supreme Court as needed. If you enjoy creative, novel arguments, this may be the position for you.

Our team members are highly invested in outcomes that provide a voice to and healing for our clients. Helping people must be important to you. Learn more about LSCVA’s culture at www.lscva.org.

An attorney in this role works a 40-hour workweek, except for occasional longer hours when a case is in trial or otherwise requires more attention, for example when writing an appellate brief on a short deadline. High level of organizational skills and self-directed follow through required.

LSCVA offers generous PTO and holiday time off, and a competitive salary based on training and experience. We value and uphold a healthy work/life rhythm.

Offices in Glendale off the 101 and Bell. Remote work not available. Position open continuous pending the ideal candidate.

All applicants/employees must have a current fingerprint clearance card or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment. For more information about fingerprint clearance cards visit the Arizona Department of Public Safety website.

Compensation for the Staff Attorney position begins at $85,000 per year and increases commensurate with training and experience related to the required job duties and level at which the applicant is hired. Levels generally follow as listed below:

Staff Attorney I, no experience to three years of experience as an attorney in this field
Staff Attorney II, at least four years of experience as an attorney in this field
Staff Attorney III, at least eight years of experience as an attorney in this field
Staff Attorney IV, at least thirteen years of experience as an attorney in this field

LSCVA offers a generous PTO plan (vacation, sick and personal leave) starting at 31 days off per year for full-time employees and 12.5 paid holidays. This position may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (applicants are encouraged to review current federal requirements, which may change as the federal government deems necessary)

Ideal Candidates will have:

• Knowledge of dynamics of domestic violence, sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking;
• Strong understanding of the criminal justice process;
• Experience working in a law office and/or nonprofit.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited university;
• Licensed to practice law in the state of Arizona and in good standing with the State Bar;
• Demonstrated excellence in legal writing and research;
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently;
• Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel statewide;
• Computer literacy;
• Public presentation and speaking skills;
• Demonstrated ability to complete tasks within established time frames;
• Demonstrated problem solving, creative/ analytic thinking skills, and organization skills;
• Excellent written, oral communication and listening skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work in high pressure, limited resource work environment.

Job Duties:

• Provide direct legal representation for victim clients in criminal courts and protective orders cases;
• Attend hearings with client or on behalf of client;
• Work closely with the Victim Advocate and other staff on client issues and referrals;
• Facilitate participation in criminal justice and other public proceedings arising from the crime;
• Develop, maintain, and update relevant case law and subject matter in case files;
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of victim clients;
• Provide information about the criminal justice process and information about victim rights;
• Provide legal advice about protective order concerns and other overlapping legal concerns stemming from the crime;
• Assist with intervention with employers, landlords, academic institutions, and creditors;
• Write and file motions/pleadings on behalf of the project client;
• Facilitate/Participate in community outreach with other victim service agencies;
• Complete required timesheets, reports, and statistics accurately and timely;
• Assistance in recovering property that was retained as evidence;
• Other duties as necessary.