21h ago
Legal Advocate
Seattle, WA
$58.2k-$58.2k / year
full-timemidnon-profit
๐ผ About This Role
You'll provide culturally relevant legal advocacy to survivors of gender-based violence, including support with protection orders, family law, and housing navigation. Your core impact will be navigating legal systems with a trauma-informed approach. This onsite role offers competitive benefits and the chance to join a women- and BIPOC-led organization.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Accompany clients to court and assist with filing protection orders
- Conduct intakes and assess legal needs of survivors
- Develop and maintain relationships with community partners
- Facilitate presentations on advocacy-based domestic violence
๐ Requirements
- 1+ year of experience with survivors of gender-based violence
- Knowledge of criminal and civil legal systems
- Experience working with communities of color and anti-racist practice
- Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
โจ Nice to Have
- Degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, or related field
- Bilingual skills
- Experience with CPS and housing navigation
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ฅ Medical insurance
- ๐๏ธ Generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave
- ๐ฐ Retirement plan (403b)
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Application Reviewยท 1-2 weeks
- 2Phone Screenยท 30 min
- 3In-Person Interviewยท 1 hour
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