Staff Attorney, MCASA’s Sexual Assault Legal Institute

J.D. from accredited law school

Must be admitted to Maryland bar–Attorneys currently licensed in another State may be eligible for admission under Maryland Rule 19-218 (temporary admission for public interest attorneys licensed out of state) and must promptly seek permanent admission

Access to a car and valid driver’s license; this position requires some travel within the State of Maryland

3 years litigation experience and/or judicial clerkship preferred

Performing arts or debating experience preferred

Knowledge and/or previous work experience with sexual assault related issues preferred

Family law or immigration experience preferred

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 regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee
must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This job
requires the ability to travel to and from different locations within the State of Maryland.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the
work environment is usually moderate.

Most MCASA staff work remotely, with MCASA provided laptops and office supplies. In-person
attendance for external meetings and court appearance may be required, and occasional in person
MCASA meetings are possible. MCASA employees have the option of working in office space in Silver
Spring, Maryland, subject to COVID restrictions and available workspace. Staff may also be required to
go to agency offices or other locations in Maryland to obtain client files, supplies, and the like.
Commitment to Diversity

MCASA is an equal opportunity employer. Its policy of nondiscrimination means that all employment
decisions will be based on merit and without regard to factors unrelated to job performance, such as
ethnicity, creed, marital status, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, and physical,
emotional or mental capacity.

Note to Potential Applicants: Applicants do not need to possess all of the listed qualifications.
Research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs where they do not meet all
of the listed qualifications. If you don’t meet all qualifications but think you would be a good fit for the
position, please apply.

MCASA values diverse life experience and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People of color, people
with disabilities, and/or people who identify as LGBTQI are strongly encouraged to apply.
Our ideal candidate will share our passion and commitment to believing and supporting survivors,
holding people who cause harm accountable, and taking action to end sexual assault in Maryland. We
also expect that all members of our organization recognize that sexual violence and oppression are
intricately linked, and are dedicated to grappling with the complexities of societal power and privilege
in order to create an inclusive movement to end sexual violence. Candidates must be able to recognize
personal biases and address them productively, as well as communicate effectively with a wide range
of individuals, groups, and organizations.