NNEDV is Seeking Attorney for WomensLaw Project

By on January 6th, 2015

The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) is a national organization dedicated to creating a social, political, and economic environment in which violence against women no longer exists. NNEDV seeks a bilingual (English/Spanish) Program Attorney who has knowledge or experience working with Latin@ communities to join WomensLaw (a project of NNEDV).

The Program Attorney will play an integral role in all WomensLaw activities, with a particular emphasis on overseeing the Spanish-language portion of the WomensLaw.org website; responding to Spanish-language inquiries on the Email Hotline; and making presentations / performing outreach in Spanish to Latin@ communities in person and through social media about the ways in which WomensLaw can help them.

This is a full-time exempt position that reports to the WomensLaw Legal Director. The bilingual Program Attorney will work in NNEDV’s Washington, D.C. office. Some travel will be required.

**Please note that the Program Attorney will not provide representation or work on specific legal cases, or give legal advice, solely legal information.**  

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

WomensLaw.org Website: 

  • Interpreting legal statutes and translating them into “plain language” in English and Spanish – native speaker preferred.
  • Updating existing legal content and developing new content for the WomensLaw.org website.
  • Working with other experts in the field to share information and create materials appropriate for WomensLaw.org users.
  • Translating and revising Spanish website content and recruiting/managing Spanish-speaking translators.
  • Maintaining and establishing new relationships with community-based organizations throughout the country, with a focus on organizations that help Spanish-speaking populations.
  • Updating and maintaining legal and non-legal resource listings in Spanish and English.

Email Hotline:

  • Answering emails received on our Email Hotline, mostly in Spanish, from victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and others.
  • Assisting with management of law school student volunteers who answer emails weekly.
  • Assisting in training/recruiting new law school volunteers to answer the Email Hotline.

Social Media, Outreach, Workshops, and Presentations:

  • Leading workshops or creating presentations for community partners, primarily in Spanish; performing outreach in Spanish to Spanish-speaking population to publicize WomensLaw’s services.
  • Maintaining a presence in Spanish on social media, making presentations in person and through webinars, and developing creative ways to let victims know about the ways WomensLaw can help them understand the laws and their legal recourse.
  • Facilitating presentations at conferences throughout the United States.
  • Representing WomensLaw in the Spanish language media.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:  

Competitive salary. Benefits package includes medical, life and disability insurance, vacation, sick leave and 401(k) retirement program. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Must be bilingual (Spanish/English) and completely fluent in both languages, native speaker preferred
  • Must have knowledge of or experience working with the Latin@ community
  • J.D. and Bar admission required (may be admitted in any state)
  • Prior experience as a litigator, representing clients in family-law matters or domestic violence-related issues a plus
  • Must have prior experience working in, or a proven commitment to, domestic violence, sexual assault or related women’s issues
  • Knowledge of immigration laws preferred
  • Excellent writing, grammar, and communication skills in both English and Spanish
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Strong legal research or statutory analysis skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, networking and inter-cultural skills
  • Experience providing workshops and/or trainings preferred
  • Experience recruiting, managing and training volunteers preferred
  • Proficient in MS Office and Internet-literate and
  • Ability to work collaboratively on a team as well as independently.

REQUIRED TO APPLY: There are 5 required items to apply: 

  • cover letter in English (please clearly explain what your knowledge or experience of working with Latin@ communities entails)
  • same cover letter in Spanish
  • resume
  • salary history and expectations
  • a 1-2 page writing sample showing your ability to succinctly and in plain-language summarize a complex legal issue or statute 

Please email all 5 documents to Stacey Sarver, Esq., Legal Director of WomensLaw. No mail or faxes please.

 

 

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