Description:

A Non-Profit Organization Associate Attorney Advisors work closely with experienced prosecutors and other allied professionals committed to improving the quality of justice in sexual violence, intimate partner violence, stalking, human trafficking cases, and other criminal cases. They have the opportunity not only to participate in, but to drive criminal justice reform in innovative, informed, and practical ways. Associate Attorney Advisors collaborate with AEquitas staff on a number of special initiatives, and will spend a large part of their time working on grants related to improving prosecution responses to violent crime. They also research the latest case law, legislation, and social science research issues related to the prosecution of gender-based violence, human trafficking, and other violent crimes. Additionally, Associate Attorney Advisors work in conjunction with Attorney Advisors on case consultations, to synthesize legal research, and to develop resources, training materials, and other legal publications. Associate Attorney Advisors are expected to travel occasionally, as needed. They report directly to the Senior Associate Attorney Advisor. The primary duties and responsibilities are bulleted below:
Duties and Responsibilities:

Work closely with prosecutors' offices and allied professionals on technical assistance requests, case consultations, special initiatives, and the provision of information and resources aimed at enhancing and refining prosecution practices.
Work with AEquitas Attorney Advisors on special initiatives—including by providing legal, programmatic, and administrative support to prosecutors' offices; organizing peer information-sharing events; and reporting grant activities to the Department of Justice.
Write, review, edit, and contribute to legal and non-legal publications and other documents—including assisting other AEquitas attorneys and staff with research and review, facilitating internal and external peer review, and reviewing print layout and online publications.
Work with other AEquitas attorneys and staff to develop, analyze, and disseminate statutory and case law compilations.
Develop AEquitas' library of resources, and work with other AEquitas staff to collect and organize resources on an ongoing basis.
Assist other AEquitas attorneys and staff with preparing and facilitating trainings for a variety of multidisciplinary audiences by conducting and coordinating research on statutes, case law, policies, practices, and emerging
Develop, review, and edit training materials for live and web-based events, including curricula and visual aids (Powerpoints).
Contribute to the development of proposals for training events, grant solicitations, and other relevant projects.
Participate in the recruitment, hiring, management, and mentoring of interns.
Represent AEquitas at meetings and other events hosted by governmental and non-governmental entities, upon request.
Complete special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities:

J.D. and state bar eligibility required.
Substantive knowledge relevant to the prosecution of gender-based violence, human trafficking, and other violent crimes.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as good judgment.
Excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws related to gender-based violence and human trafficking and/or other violent crimes (e.g., homicide, assault).
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work efficiently within time constraints and deadlines.
Ability to use a computer to draft documents, perform research, and communicate with AEquitas staff and other individuals.
Cultural humility and an ability to work well with individuals and groups from diverse populations and organizations.
Proposal writing and grant management experience are helpful.