Attorney/Advocate

This full-time position requires providing direct services to victims of family violence crimes, as well as managing a team of court-based victim advocates, and extensive systemic advocacy. Services include providing support information and advocacy services throughout the criminal justice system designed to enhance the safety of victims.

Qualifications:

• Comprehensive working knowledge of the dynamics of domestic violence, Safety Planning/Woman Defined Advocacy, the court system as it relates to domestic violence issues
• Knowledge of the criminal court system.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with diverse individuals and organizations.
• Ability to support and guide court-based victim advocates in the delivery of information regarding court process, including information about protective orders, restraining orders, prosecutions and the sanctions available.
• Experience with in-court advocacy relating to criminal or domestic abuse cases.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to gather information from and assist a diversity of victims.
• Ability to be flexible and to juggle multiple demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain service records, complete reports accurately and submit in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of, or a strong desire to learn about, domestic violence law and community resources.
• Professional appearance and phone manner.
• Good interpersonal skills and a desire to interact frequently with clients.
• Law degree.
• Transportation and a valid Driver's License
• Must be able to lift 30-40 pounds.

Salary Range: $45,000.00 – $50,000.00 with excellent benefits.

If you are interested in applying for this position please submit a cover letter and resume toemployment@dvccct.org with the subject line of "Attorney Advocate."

Before applying, please review our website atwww.dvccct.org, and our Spanish language website atwww.EsperanzaCT.org, for information regarding our organization.