Senior Supervisory Attorney

Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center, Inc. is a nonprofit organization providing free advocacy and legal support for victims of crime throughout Maryland.

MCVRC is dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce that fosters opportunities for personal and professional development. We provide a collaborative and supportive environment built upon our fundamental core principles where each employee is valued. Join us in the fight for the rights of all victims of crime.

MCVRC seeks a highly skilled, innovative visionary professional to provide legal representation, advocacy and support services to Maryland crime victims and victim representatives.

Primary Duties and Essential Functions

• Supervise, support and mentor assigned staff attorneys to ensure all clients receive comprehensive and individualized services.
• Work in partnership with the Director of Legal Services to create an effective legal team in Baltimore that works collaboratively with the MCVRC team,
• May serve as back-up to Director/Supervisor, as needed; For example, while Director/Supervisor is on vacation or takes leave.
• Provide legal advice and representation to crime victims and victim representatives throughout all phases of criminal prosecutions.
• Respond to requests for legal assistance.
• Collaborates with MCVRC Victim Services and Legal teams to address the legal, advocacy and support needs of each client.
• Develop cases, including interviewing victims, researching relevant case law and codes, drafting, and preparing various legal documents and making oral arguments on a client’s behalf.
• Assists in maintaining a case management system by ensuring accurate record keeping and data entry of client cases and files.
• Assists with grant reporting by ensuring accuracy of data.
• Provide and attend necessary staff development and training.
• Conducts and participates in community outreach activities.
• Represent MCVRC at local, state, and national conferences, seminars, and events, making presentations as needed.
• Supports agency mission.
• Other duties as assigned.