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$250/hr

Alston Discovery Project Attorneys are hired for a temporary period of time or for the duration of a particular project or projects. Alston Discovery Project Attorneys are temporary employees of ...

Alston and Bird LLP

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Alston Discovery Project Attorneys are temporary employees of Alston & Bird, with his/her official employer of record being TCWGlobal. If they qualify, they are offered benefits through TCWGlobal.

KLDiscovery

Document Reviewer

$28/hr

S. attorneys for ongoing remote Document Review projects. This role is ideal for attorneys who want ... This is a temporary, project-based position with assignments varying by client demand.

KLDiscovery

Document Reviewer

$28/hr

S. attorneys for ongoing remote Document Review projects. This role is ideal for attorneys who want ... This is a temporary, project-based position with assignments varying by client demand.

KLDiscovery

Document Reviewer

$28/hr

S. attorneys for ongoing remote Document Review projects. This role is ideal for attorneys who want ... This is a temporary, project-based position with assignments varying by client demand.

KLDiscovery

Document Reviewer

$28/hr

S. attorneys for ongoing remote Document Review projects. This role is ideal for attorneys who want ... This is a temporary, project-based position with assignments varying by client demand.

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Injunction for Protection Project Attorney

Green Cove Springs, FL • On-site

Quigley House
Public Safety Statistics Centers and Offices • 11 - 50 employees
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$70K - $74K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

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Job Description:

The Full-time IFP Project Attorney will provide direct representation to survivors of domestic, dating, and sexual violence and stalking in temporary and final injunction for protection proceedings and prosecution of violations for injunctions. Assess the other needs of survivors and make appropriate referrals for services. Conduct outreach in the service area, complete monthly and other reports and attend conference calls and IFP Project training events.

Job Responsibilities:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (VOCA 100%)
1.  The Full-time IFP Attorney will represent:
•  survivors seeking temporary injunctions, and after determining that seeking an injunction is a safe and appropriate legal remedy, will complete and file the ex parte petition for injunction; represent the survivor at the final injunction hearing, and prosecute violation of the injunction;
•  survivors who have obtained a temporary injunction on their own and need representation at the hearing on the final injunction; and
•  survivors who have a final injunction for protection and the respondent has violated the injunction.
2.  Conduct extensive outreach and develop a minimum of three (3) formal collaborative partnerships with entities such as the Clerk of Court’s office, the circuit court, law enforcement agencies, state attorneys, agencies working with LGBTQ, immigrant, and elder communities and persons with disabilities, health care providers, and faith-based organizations to develop referral protocols and to offer additional venues for the attorneys to meet with survivors who are seeking injunctions for protection.
3.  Complete monthly and other reports as required by Florida Domestic Violence Collaborative (FLDVC) to monitor completion of project deliverables.
4.  Attend FLDVC quarterly conference calls and IFP Project training events.
5.  Every staff member is responsible to do the following:
•  Understand and promote the culture of philanthropy.
•  Serve as a philanthropic ambassador within the organization and community.
•  Help cultivate relationships on behalf of and in support of the organization.
•  Work with development staff to support grant applications and other development activities.
6.  In addition to the above responsibilities all employees of Quigley House:
•  Demonstrate respect for the dignity and equality of all people.
•  Maintain standards of confidentiality in accordance with Quigley House Policies.
•  Display a commitment to the mission of the agency and adhere to all policies and procedures.
•  Present a positive public image of the program through a high level of professionalism.
•  Have the ability to travel, work flexible hours and to maintain a positive leadership role.
7.  Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Job Requirements:

The Full-time IFP Project Attorney will possess a Juris Doctor, JD, from an accredited law school and three years of litigation experience, preferably representing survivors of domestic, dating and sexual violence and stalking in injunction for protection proceedings and other civil legal matters, or prosecuting batterers in criminal proceedings. Providing direct legal representation; while a law student in a supervised law school, legal clinic or internship may be included as litigation experience.
Specialized or Technical Education Requirements:

The Full-time IFP Attorney must have a strong understanding of the dynamics of intimate partner violence and the lethality risks faced by survivors seeking to leave or end an abusive relationship by filing for an injunction for protection. The IFP Project Attorney will possess highly developed interpersonal skills, as well as critical thinking and problem solving skills, and must be able to make appropriate decisions relating to providing effective legal representation with minimal supervision. Representation of survivors seeking an injunction for protection is dateline driven and very stressful.
Certification or Licensing Requirements:

Florida licensed attorney in good standing with no prior Bar Disciplinary proceedings that resulted in the imposition of any penalty.