Jan 5, 2010

Attorney Needed

We are currently looking to fill a Staff Attorney position. No phone calls please. Respond via email to Tabu Morris at tabu@mdcrimevictims.org, and include three professional references.

THE MARYLAND CRIME VICTIMS’ RESOURCE CENTER, INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Staff Attorney- Maryland Classification: Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-Time Reports to: Director of Services

Position Summary: This position is responsible for the representation of crime victims’ and other duties as assigned by their supervisor and written into their grants.

Primary Duties and Essential Functions:

Attorney needed to represent crime victims regarding their crime victims’ rights in criminal prosecution

Attorney will respond to incoming requests for legal assistance

Complete legal evaluations

Develop cases

Training

Conduct outreach activities

Provide direct legal representation to victims in criminal cases in trial courts as well as on the appellate level

Other duties as assigned

Experience:

Law degree and bar membership required. Preferred experience with victim services and victims’ rights required. Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs a plus.

Salary Range:

  • Salary range: $45,000 ($21.63 / hour)- $65,000 ($31.25 / hour)

OVC 2009 Report to the Nation

Several of MCVRC's programs were featured in the The Office for Victims of Crime's 2009 Report to the Nation, which can be found online here: http://tiny.cc/zmOCQ