Northeastern University · 3 hours ago
Senior Staff Attorney, Domestic Violence Institute (DVI) Clinic
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$86K/yr - $122K/yr
4+ years expNortheastern University School of Law seeks a Senior Staff Attorney to join the Domestic Violence Institute. The successful candidate will provide legal representation to survivors of domestic violence, manage clinic projects, and supervise law students in their clinical work.
Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage the Domestic Violence Institute’s (DVI) docket of ongoing projects and client matters under the supervision of the Director
Represent clinic clients, serving as primary attorney on all non-student matters and providing coverage during law school breaks
Conduct intakes and consultations, & make referrals
Maintain clinic files; document and track client matters, outreach initiatives, and project progress
Develop and update administrative policies, procedures, and clinic manuals; this includes reporting for gift objectives and other internal reporting needs
Assist the Director in developing clinic projects and client matters
Support special projects and emerging initiatives as needed
Attend meetings and collaborate with internal and external partners related to client matters and projects
Conduct community education and outreach on issues related to domestic violence and available legal services
Document and track outreach initiatives as part of ongoing clinic administration
Supervise clinic students working on client matters and project-based assignment at the discretion of the DVI Director
Provide guidance on seminar objectives and student tasks, including: Legal research and writing, Case planning and management, Fact investigation and evidence gathering, Filing preparation and submission, Hearing and court appearance preparation, Client communication and counseling
Assist with seminar administration, including developing and maintaining clinic manuals, syllabi, readings, and other instructional materials
Update and maintain the online learning management system
Create, review, and support course assignments
Schedule and coordinate guest speakers
Provide limited classroom instruction at the Director’s discretion
Qualification
Required
Juris doctor from an ABA-approved law school and 4+ years of progressively responsible legal experience in family and immigration matters
Admission to the Massachusetts bar
Valid Massachusetts driver's license
Fluency in English required and Spanish preferred
Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, exceptional organizational skills with the ability to organize time and priorities, including multiple tasks and deadline pressures
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially in legal research, analysis, and writing
Proficiency with legal case management systems, legal research tools including LexisNexis and Westlaw, and Microsoft Office Suite
Familiarity with Massachusetts family law and U.S. immigration law and procedures
Commitment to protecting the rights of and advocating in the interest of survivors of domestic violence
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Wellness & life
Retirement-
Commuting & transportation
Company
Northeastern University
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery.
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