Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence - Staff Attorney 2/Chief Counsel
Company: Dayforce HCM, Inc.
Location: Washington
Posted on: October 20, 2024
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Job Description:
Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence - Staff Attorney
2/Chief Counsel ABA DC, 1050 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington,
District Of Columbia, United States of America Req #1731 The
American Bar Association (ABA) was founded on a commitment to
advance the rule of law in the United States and beyond by
providing practical resources for legal professionals, conducting
law school accreditation, developing model ethics codes and more.
Today, the ABA remains a member-based organization that works to
ensure access to justice for all, a fair legal process, and respect
for the rule of law at home and across the globe. The ABA is
committed to service and refining the standards that guide the
legal profession. ABA staff are provided multiple types of
continuing education and career development opportunities. Your
work will help eliminate bias, enhance diversity, and advance the
rule of law throughout the US and around the world. The ABA
recognizes the value staff contribute to our success through a
generous benefits package that protects their health and their
financial security. The ABA's wide array of benefit offerings
include 401(k), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending
accounts, health spending accounts, supplemental life and
disability insurance, prepaid legal programs, and a complimentary
membership to the American Bar Association, which offers additional
benefits.
Flexible/hybrid work arrangements may be available for residents of
CA, DC, IL, IN, IA, MD, MI, MN, TX, VA, and WI. Residency
requirements may apply. ABA employees are eligible to apply for the
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). Job Summary/General
Purpose of Job The American Bar Association (ABA) Commission on
Domestic & Sexual Violence seeks a full-time Staff Attorney 2/Chief
Counsel in our Washington, DC office. Our mission is to increase
access to justice for survivors of domestic violence, dating
violence, sexual assault, and stalking by mobilizing the legal
profession to improve systems, services, and outcomes. We
accomplish our mission by advancing policy and best practices
primarily through educational advocacy, training, and technical
assistance. As part of the Commission's Training and Technical
Assistance Unit, the attorney will plan, develop, and host national
and regional, multi-day, in-person and virtual continuing legal
education programs for attorneys representing victims of domestic
violence, dating violence, sexual violence, and stalking violence,
as well as develop tools, resources, and publications. This
position will entail substantive legal work, including legal
writing and research, managing and supporting Commission projects,
directing educational activities, serving as a consultant on
external projects, conducting presentations on gender-based
violence legal topics, and providing technical assistance to
attorneys nationwide. The attorney will also engage in grant
development and fundraising with the team. Essential Job Functions
and Responsibilities
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