Lead Attorney Injunction for Protection

POSITION TITLE: Lead Injunction for Protection (IFP) Project Attorney

REPORTS TO: CEO

POSITION OVERVIEW: The IFP Project Attorney is employed by a Sunrise (a certified domestic violence and sexual violence center) to provide direct representation to survivors of domestic, dating and sexual violence and stalking in temporary and final injunction for protection proceedings and prosecutions of violations of injunctions. Interacts with all agency staff and members of the community. Supervises direct service staff to include: IFP Protect Attorney(s) and Lead Legal Advocate. May work with interns and volunteers as assigned.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

 Provide direct legal representation to survivors of domestic, dating and sexual violence and stalking in temporary and final injunction for protection proceedings and f violations of injunctions.

 Complete monthly and other reports as required by contract to monitor completion of project deliverables.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

* The IFP Project Attorney requires in-state travel. Representation of survivors seeking injunctions for protection is dateline driven and often stressful.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

· The Lead IFP Project Attorney will possess a JD from an accredited law school, and two years of litigation experience. Provide direct legal representations while a law student in a supervised law school legal clinic or internship may be included as litigation experience.

· Must pass screening by FDLE and Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.

· Maintain professional training hours.

“Sunrise of Pasco County, Inc. assures each applicant and employee Equal Employment Opportunity without regard to race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, income or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law except when such requirement constitutes a bona-fide occupational qualification necessary to perform the tasks associated with the position. Equal Employment Opportunity is attained using both objective and subjective merit principles and applies to recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, demotion, compensation, retention, discipline, separation, and other employment practices within Sunrise of Pasco County, Inc.”

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person