Staff Attorney Domestic Violence

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Staff Attorney, Domestic Violence
The candidate will represent domestic and sexual violence victims statewide with a focus on rural populations and American Indian Reservations in Western Montana. Interview, meet with, advise, and represent eligible clients in civil matters. Handle all aspects of legal representation including client contact, pleading preparation, research, file maintenance, hearing and trial work. Work primarily in the area of family law, but may also assist with other poverty law issues including consumer, housing, employment, public benefits, and probate for domestic and sexual violence survivors. Hold regular office hours as required in communities that may be assigned based on grant funding. Develop law-related educational programs and materials directed to the client community or agencies regarding the legal rights and responsibilities of domestic and sexual violence victims. Develop and maintain specialized knowledge of the legal needs of domestic violence victims, and of general poverty law issues. Provide services ranging from brief counsel and advice, to more extended representation on core legal issues affecting the firm clients. Work with other the firm staff to recruit, train and support pro bono attorneys when appropriate. Participate in the firm's statewide initiatives and impact work, and implement grant and contract requirements through casework. Other duties as assigned by the Supervising attorney or the Director of Advocacy. Law Degree and current license to practice law in the firm is preferred. Prior legal services experience is preferred, particularly experience working with domestic and sexual violence victims.

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