Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response

OverviewMission Statement: The mission of Sexual Trauma Awareness & Response® (STAR®) is to support survivors of sexual trauma, improve systems response, and create social change to end sexual violence.Position Description: The primary duty of the Staff Attorney is to provide legal assistance and representation to sexual assault survivors. This position will provide sexual assault victims with comprehensive legal consultations, representation and referrals; practice areas include privacy, safety, employment, education, housing, financial compensation including public benefits, criminal justice system advocacy, and/or other legal needs that arise from a sexual assault.Classification: 40 hrs/wk (Full-Time/Exempt)Reports to: Managing AttorneyHome Office: Baton RougePosition DutiesThe primary duties of this position are to:Client Representation Provide sexual assault victims with comprehensive legal consultations, representation and referralsPractice areas include privacy, safety, employment, education, housing, financial compensation including public benefits, criminal justice system advocacy, and/or other legal needs that arise from a sexual assaultConduct safety plans with all survivorsAttend court, return client calls, and draft legal documents as neededTravel throughout STAR's service area as needed to provide representation and assistanceDocumentation & File ManagementRecord all clients notes and upload all documents to the organization's centralized database in a timely mannerEnsure non-engagement and disengagement letters are sent to clients where applicableGrant Compliance Ensure that grant deliverables are completed in a timely mannerAssist in developing grant reports as required by fundersCommunity EngagementConnect survivors with additional services throughout the community as neededAttend meetings with community partners as neededOther Attorney ResponsibilitiesClock in and out using the organization's timekeeping systemParticipate in weekly Legal Team meetingsParticipate in monthly check-ins and 1-1 meetings with the Managing AttorneySubmit mileage and reimbursement documentation monthly Participate in monthly staff meetings Maintain compliance requirements for continuing legal educationSTAR requires all employees to consent to and successfully complete a full background investigation, which includes a criminal history check and fingerprinting.