Open Position – Family Law Attorney
Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, Inc. (SPARCC)
Position Summary [Purpose and Scope]: The purpose of this position is to provide legal representation for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking including rural and underserved populations. The Family Law Attorney will represent survivors seeking representation in family law matters, including dissolution of marriage, paternity, injunctions, eviction defense, housing, public benefits, credit repair, and other related family law matters.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide direct legal representation to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking in civil legal matters to include: dissolution of marriage, paternity, injunctions, eviction defense, housing, public benefits, credit repair, and other related family law matters. 75%
- Assess the other needs of survivors and make appropriate referrals for services. 10%
- Complete monthly and other reports as required by DCF, VOCA, OAG, and other authorities to monitor the completion of project deliverables. 5%
- Attend meetings and events as required by SPARCC leadership. 3%
- Participate in trainings to meet continuing education and certification requirements. 2%
- Keep CEO/Supervising Attorney apprised of activities, informally and by written word. 5%
- Perform other duties as necessary or assigned to assist victims of crime
Education and Experience: The candidate will possess a JD from an accredited law school and two years of litigation experience representing clients in family law matters.
Knowledge/Skills Requirements: Must possess a strong understanding of the dynamics of intimate partner violence and the impact of domestic violence on children. The Family Law Attorney will have highly developed interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills and must be able to provide effective legal representation with minimal supervision.
Certification or licensing requirements: Florida licensed attorney in good standing with no prior Florida Bar disciplinary proceedings that resulted in the imposition of any penalty.
Physical Requirements: The position requires the physical ability to lift approximately 25 lbs., sit or be on feet for extended periods, bend freely, and reach objects overhead. Must be able to converse on a telephone and use a keyboard effectively.
Agency Requirements: All employees of SPARCC are expected to demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity and equality, professional ethics and standards, flexibility and teamwork, and protection of confidentiality.
Compensation: $70,000 – $85,000, based on experience. SPARCC does not provide relocation expenses.
Benefits: Benefits will be provided to this position. Benefits consist of 100% Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance after 1st 30 day calendar month. Matching program in our 403(b) Retirement plan after 1 year of employment. Employees have the option to purchase dependent health insurance coverage. All full time employees receive 12 paid holidays. All full time staff will accrue PTO per pay period based on number of years of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPARCC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, genetic information or any other protected category.
How to Apply: Please submit your resume to msmith@sparcc.net electronically as a WORD and/or PDF Document attachment promptly for consideration. Resume MUST BE submitted electronically as a WORD and/or PDF Document attachment with “Family Law Attorney” in the subject line. Resumes not submitted as an attachment; will not be considered.
