Employment Opportunities

LSCVA is a rapidly growing non-profit law firm.  We are seeking people who are passionate about helping crime victims.

All applicants/employees must have a current fingerprint clearance card or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment.  For more information about fingerprint clearance cards visit the Arizona Department of Public Safety website, here.

LSCVA is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

• Staff Attorney - full time or part time, negotiable for qualified applicants
• Victim Advocate/Legal Document Preparer
• Legal Intern/Social Work Intern (unpaid)
• Court Watch volunteer (unpaid)

Ideal Candidates will have:

o Knowledge of dynamics of domestic violence, sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking;

o Strong understanding of the criminal justice process;

o Experience working in a law office and/or nonprofit.

To apply for the Staff Attorney or Victim Advocate position:  Complete the application below and email it with a resume and cover letter including salary expectations and two things that make you stand out from the rest of the applicants to: jamie@lscva.org

To apply for intern/volunteer positions:  Email your resume and cover letter describing why you are interested in interning/volunteering with LSCVA to: jamie@lscva.org

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Staff Attorney -  full time or part time, negotiable for qualified applicants 

Minimum Qualifications:

· Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited university;

· Licensed to practice law in the state of Arizona, or awaiting admission to Arizona State Bar;

· Demonstrated excellence in legal writing and research;

· Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently;

· Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel statewide;

· Computer literacy;

· Public presentation and speaking skills;

· Demonstrated ability to complete tasks within established time frames;

· Demonstrated problem solving, creative/analytic thinking skills, and organization skills;

· Excellent written, oral communication and listening skills;

· Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations dealing with the aftermath of crime and trauma stories.

Job Duties: 

· Provide direct legal representation for victim clients in criminal courts and protective orders cases;

· Attend hearings with client or on behalf of client; 

· Work closely with the Victim Advocate/Legal Document Preparer on client issues and referrals; 

· Facilitate participation in criminal justice and other public proceedings arising from the crime;

· Develop, maintain, and update relevant case law and subject matter in case files;

· Maintain confidentiality and privacy of victim clients; 

· Provide information about the criminal justice process and information about victim rights;

· Provide legal advice about protective order concerns and other overlapping legal concerns stemming from the crime;

· Assist with intervention with employers, landlords, academic institutions, and creditors;

· Write and file motions/pleadings on behalf of the project client; 

· Facilitate/Participate in community outreach with other victim service agencies;

· Complete required timesheets, reports, and statistics;

· Assistance in recovering property that was retained as evidence;

· Compiling restitution claims and arguing restitution requests in court;

· Obtain police reports, court recordings and other tangible items related to case preparation; 

· Other duties as necessary. 

Compensation for the Staff Attorney position begins at $70,000 per year (new attorneys) and increases commensurate with training and experience related to the required job duties and level at which the applicant is hired.  Levels are generally follow as listed below:

Staff Attorney I, no experience to three years of experience as an attorney in this field

Staff Attorney II, preferred at least four years of experience as an attorney in this field

Staff Attorney III, preferred at least eight years of experience as an attorney in this field

Staff Attorney IV, preferred at least thirteen years of experience as an attorney in this field

LSCVA offers a generous PTO plan (vacation, sick and personal leave) starting at 31 days off per year for full time employees, 12.5 paid holidays, extensive training and professional development opportunities, and eligibility for Public Services Loan Forgiveness Program (applicants are encouraged to review current federal requirements, which may change as the federal government deems necessary).

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Victim Advocate/Legal Document Preparer

Minimum Qualifications:

 · Knowledge of the dynamics of sexual and domestic violence;

· Ability to work in fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations dealing with the aftermath of crime and trauma stories;

· Excellent written, oral communication and listening skills;

· Ability to maintain confidentiality;

· Computer literacy;

· Demonstrated ability to manage time, evaluate progress and adjust activities to complete assignments within established time frames.

Job Duties: 

· Court accompaniment and notifications of court dates; 

· Empathetic listening and support;

· Safety planning, including locating safe shelter/housing; 

· Locating and providing resources and referrals to clients;

· Gathering and assembling documents for restitution claims and/or compensation claims;

· Document preparation on behalf of client to address safety issues and other collateral issues stemming from the crime;

· Assist project clients with filing documents;

· Provide general legal information without providing legal advice;

· Ongoing case management for the life of the criminal case/probation; 

· Functioning as a liaison for victim with community agencies;

· Advocacy with community agencies and governmental offices;

· Administrative duties such as organization emails, time tracking, scanning files, etc.;

· Complete required timesheets, reports, and statistics by internal deadlines;

· Obtain police reports, court recordings and other supporting documents;

· Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel statewide.

Ideal Candidate will have:

· Legal advocacy experience;

· Basic knowledge of the criminal justice system and victims’ rights;

· Crisis intervention experience.

Highly desirable:

· Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology or related field or equivalent experience;

· Candidates who meet the certification requirements of the Domestic Violence Legal Document Preparer Program.

Compensation for the Victim Advocate/LDP position begins at $40,000 per year (new advocates) and increases commensurate with training and experience at a competitive rate. 

LSCVA offers a generous PTO plan (vacation, sick and personal leave) starting at 31 days off per year for full time employees, 12.5 paid holidays, extensive training and professional development opportunities, and eligibility for Public Services Loan Forgiveness Program (applicants are encouraged to review current federal requirements, which may change as the federal government deems necessary). 

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Legal Intern / Social Work Intern

LSCVA is seeking motivated interns who will experience a broad range of legal and social issues. Our organization is best suited to legal interns or social work interns, but open to other types of interns. This is an unpaid position (may qualify for academic credit) and may lead to future employment opportunities for the right person. Please send cover letter, resume including GPA, and two things that make you stand out from the rest of the applicants to: jamie@lscva.org

CORE RESPONSIBILITES:

· Perform research and write memoranda; 

· Assist with management of case files; 

· Perform administrative duties such as filing and copying; 

· Staff receptionists desks; 

· Assist with preparation for trials, hearings, and depositions; 

· Attend client meetings; 

· Attend trials, hearings, arguments, and depositions; 

· Research legislative histories;

· Provide empathetic listening and support to crime victims;

· Other duties as needed.

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Court Watch Volunteer

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