Bilingual Legal Advocate
Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA)
Location
Silver Spring, Maryland + Hybrid
Category
Paralegal
Posted
March 16, 2026
Type
Full-Time
Description/Duties
Position Overview
The Sexual Assault Legal Institute (SALI) is part of the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA), an organization devoted to ending sexual violence, equity, and justice. SALI provides legal services to survivors of sexual violence, and technical assistance and training to professionals working with survivors.
SALI is seeking a full-time legal advocate (bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred); this position also has some administrative responsibilities related to law office management and provides legal services to survivors of sexual violence, and training & technical assistance to others working with survivors. Legal advocates report to the Senior Legal Advocate.
Responsibilities and Duties
• Provide high quality, culturally competent legal advocacy for survivors of sexual assault.
• Assist attorneys in representation of sexual assault survivors in a range of cases; these may include protective and peace orders, U-visa, family law, crime victim rights, education, employment and other cases.
• Increase SALI’s presence on social media and improve legal information available on MCASA’s agency-wide website.
• Coordinate and develop culturally competent outreach materials and arrange for appropriate translation of current SALI literature.
• Participate in forums and meetings relating to SALI activities.
• Conduct initial interviews (intakes) with survivors of sexual assault.
• Provide safety planning for survivors.
• Assist in production of training and technical assistance materials.
• Support effective agency communications including, for example, listservs, social media, e-newsletter, conference calls, etc.
• Collect data needed for grant reports, assist in preparation of grant applications and grant reports.
• Ensure compliance with grant objectives, goals, collection of data and reporting requirements.
• Assist in report preparation using SALI’s Legal Server database.
• Assist in recruiting, training, and working with legal interns.
• Prioritize and fulfill responsibilities in accordance with available funding and grant requirements.
• Comply with or assist others in compliance with the Rules of Professional Conduct (legal ethics).
• Such other duties as assigned by the Managing Attorney or Executive Director & Counsel.
Skills/Qualifications
• Commitment to ending sexual violence.
• Bachelor’s degree required. Recent JDs considered only if committed to outreach and other responsibilities that may not fall under an attorney’s usual duties AND committed to non-attorney position for significant period of time. Other responsibilities will include administrative tasks related to office management.
• Experience working with survivors of sexual assault or other power-based violence such as domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, or stalking preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills. Performing arts or debating experience preferred. Ability to communicate in person, by phone, via email, and in writing required.
• Fluent in English; fluency in Spanish required.
• Access to a car and valid drivers license; this position requires travel within the State of Maryland. Out of state travel required 1-3 times annually.
• Skilled and enthusiastic about developing ways to share legal and general information via technology, including social media and website.
• Background check is required (this is mandated by federal funding regulations).
Compensation
Individuals holding a comparable position at the time of this posting receive compensation ranging from $49,000.00 – $52,000.00 and the salary for this position is expected to fall within this range.
How To Apply
Send cover letter, resume, and writing sample to jobs@mcasa.org. Please include your name and position title in the subject. No phone calls, please.