Job Description

Join Our Team at SARC!

Are you passionate about creating a safer, more supportive community? SARC (The Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center) is seeking dedicated individuals to join us in our mission to be Harford County’s lifeline for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse, and stalking.

About SARC: Established in 1978 through grassroots efforts, SARC has been at the forefront of providing essential services and support to those in need. From our humble beginnings, we've evolved into a comprehensive resource center offering shelter, advocacy, legal support, community outreach, and education services. At SARC, we believe in fostering an environment of trust, respect, and inclusivity, regardless of race, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, or economic circumstances.

About the Role:  As a Staff Attorney at SARC, you will play a vital role in providing legal services to our clients. Responsibilities include:

• Represents clients in court, and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government if necessary (immigration matters only).
• Advocates on behalf of clients with court personnel, evaluators, and agencies.
• Gathers evidence in protective order, divorce, custody, and other cases to formulate defense or to initiate legal action.
• Conducts research, interviews clients, and witnesses and handles other details in preparation for trial.
• Prepares and files/e-files legal pleadings, immigration documents, and briefs and develops strategies, arguments and testimony in preparation for trial.
• Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records, docketing, and statistics on all clients.
• Assumes responsibility of scheduled and unscheduled Helpline calls
• Assist with unscheduled clients/walk-ins.
• Collaborates in the auditing and closing process of inactive clients.
• Occasionally assists the Director of Legal Services in the supervision of Legal Advocates/Paralegals.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• This position will primarily provide representation to clients in divorce/custody cases and serve as back up for our regular protection order attorney.
• Opportunity to work on VAWA Self-Petitions and U VISAs if that is a skill and/or interest.

Schedule: Part-time (20 hours per week); Flexible hours/schedule; hybrid work from home/in office

Salary:  $17.30 per hour

Requirements

Necessary Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints orally and in writing, and the ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial issues to the court and/or public groups.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical equations, including those involving units of American currency, plus the ability to understanding the compilation of statistical data.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, plus the ability to interpret legal documents, statutes, case law, and legislative history.

Requirements for Consideration:

• Graduate of an ABA Accredited Law School with a Juris Doctorate and knowledge of civil, criminal, and domestic law.
• Must be a member in good standing of Maryland Bar.
  
• General availability to accept cases on an as-needed basis during regular court hours of 8:30 AM-4:30 PM (Private practice and/or other job conflicts will be accommodated)

Preferred Experience:

• Family law experience and/or trial experience preferred but we will train the right candidate.

Benefits

What We Offer You:

• Enjoy 11 paid holidays per year, plus 1 floating holiday per year after your first three months of employment.
• Full-time employees receive up to 112 hours of accrued vacation time in their first year of employment. Part-time employees receive a pro-rated amount based on hours worked per week.
• Full time employees can access up to 96 hours of sick leave annually. Part-time employees receive a pro-rated amount based on hours worked per week.
• Save for the future by enrolling in our 403(b)-retirement plan.
• Receive an employer-paid parking pass for added convenience.

These benefits are designed to support your well-being and ensure you have the resources you need to thrive both personally and professionally.

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