Staff Attorney

Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school

Admitted to practice in the State of Maryland

Passionate about and committed to the mission, vision and values of HopeWorks

One year of experience involving protective order and peace order law, intimate partner violence and sexual assault law (civil and criminal), and family law

Awareness and understanding of the dynamics of sexual and intimate partner violence

Understanding of the impact of intersectional oppressions on survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence

Ability to advocate for survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence in the community, with state leaders and decision makers

Excellent oral and written communication skills; outstanding interpersonal and supervisory skills

Experience providing survivor-centered and trauma-informed services

Experience with outcomes and evaluation, grant compliance, and program development

Proficiency in data collection and reporting

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Oral and written fluency in one or more languages in addition to English (strongly preferred but not required)

Current, valid driver’s license and insurance and/or reliable transportation to travel between office and court

Competencies

An individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position successfully:

Strategic Thinking: Incumbent offers advice and creates plans based on analysis of issues and trends, and how these link to the responsibilities, capabilities, and potential of the organization. Scans an ever-changing, complex environment in anticipation of emerging crises and opportunities. Develops well-informed advice and strategies that are sensitive to the various needs of multiple stakeholders and partners, reflects the strategic direction of the department and position the organization for success.

Judgment: Makes sound decisions; bases decisions on fact rather than emotion; analyzes problems skillfully; uses logic to reach solutions; makes timely decisions; displays strong ability to prioritize.

Problem Solving: Anticipates problems; sees how a problem and its solution will affect other units; gathers information before making decisions; weighs alternatives against objectives and arrives at reasonable decisions; adapts well to changing priorities, deadlines and directions; works to eliminate all processes which do not add value; is willing to take action, even under pressure, criticism or tight deadlines; takes informed risks; recognizes and accurately evaluates the signs of a problem; analyzes current procedures for possible improvements; notifies supervisor of problems in a timely manner.

Organization: Able to manage multiple projects; able to determine project urgency in a practical way; uses goals to guide actions; creates detailed action plans; organizes and schedules people and tasks effectively.

Cooperation and Teamwork: Works harmoniously with others to get a job done; responds positively to instructions and procedures; able to work well with staff, co-workers, peers and managers; timely shares critical information with everyone involved in a project; works effectively on projects that cross functional lines; helps to set a tone of cooperation within the work group and across groups; coordinates own work with others; seeks opinions; values working relationships; when appropriate facilitates discussion before decision-making process is complete.

Quality of Work: Maintains high standards despite pressing deadlines; does work right the first time; corrects own errors; regularly produces accurate, thorough, professional work.

Reliability: Personally responsible; completes work in a timely, consistent manner; works hours necessary to complete assigned work; is regularly present and punctual; arrives prepared for work; is committed to doing the best job possible; keeps commitments.

Support of Diversity: Treats all people with respect; values diverse perspectives; participates in diversity training opportunities; provides a supportive work environment for a multicultural staff; applies the HopeWorks commitment to social justice & racial equity; shows sensitivity to individual differences; treats others fairly without regard to race, sex, color, religion, mental or physical ability, health status, nation of origin, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation; recognizes differences opportunities to learn and gain by working together; values and encourages unique skills and talents; seeks and considers diverse perspectives and ideas.

Commitment to Social Change and Social Justice: Willing and able to approach their work with an understanding and appreciation of social change and social justice issues

Delegation: Delegates work assignments, gives authority to work independently, sets expectations, and monitors delegated activities.

Leadership: Inspires and motivates others to perform well, and accepts feedback from others.

Management Skills: Delivers results by maximizing organizational effectiveness and sustainability. Ensures that people have the support and tools they need and that the department as a whole has the capacity and diversity to meet current and longer-term organizational objectives. Align people, work, and systems with the business strategy to harmonize how they work and what they do. Conscientiously assign performance goals, offer year-round performance feedback, and conduct timely performance discussions and reviews.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, communicate and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.