What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Law Staff Attorney position at Sarco Services?
**Please note: Candidates must be admitted to a state bar**
**Salary posted for the role is the true salary band for position**
The Staff Attorney – Family Law advises and represents survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in family law proceedings in various jurisdictions, including, but not limited to Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Prince George’s County, Montgomery County, and Anne Arundel County, as well as in related civil proceedings, including protective order cases. We are seeking applicants who are passionate about ending IPV, is interested in public interest law, and has at least two years’ experience practicing family law or equivalent litigation experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Provide high-quality, trauma-informed representation to survivors of intimate partner violence in protective order and family law cases, including divorce, custody, child support, alimony, division of marital property.
· Conduct comprehensive consultations with potential clients, which include a thorough interview about recent and past incidents of abuse, safety planning, lethality assessment, and referrals to appropriate community and legal resources.
· Provide prompt, compassionate services to clients.
· Maintain client database and systems used for tracking clients’ cases.
Experience, Education, Certifications/Licenses
· J.D. from accredited law school
· Admitted to practice and in good standing with the Bar of Maryland
· At least two years of experience practicing family law or equivalent litigation experience
· Demonstrated commitment to ending domestic violence
· Successful background check
Pay: $74,000.00 - $79,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Baltimore, MD 21218
Salary : $74,000 - $79,000