Description:
Summary:Maryland Crime Victims' Resource Center, Inc. is a nonprofit organization providing free advocacy and legal support for victims of crime throughout Maryland.
MCVRC is dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce that fosters opportunities for personal and professional development. We provide a collaborative and supportive environment built upon our fundamental core principles where each employee is valued. Join us in the fight for the rights of all victims of crime.
MCVRC seeks a highly skilled, innovative visionary professional to provide legal representation, advocacy and support services to Maryland crime victims and victim representatives.
Primary Duties and Essential Functions
- Provide legal advice and representation to Maryland crime victims and victim representatives throughout all phases of criminal prosecutions.
- Respond to requests for legal assistance.
- Collaborates with MCVRC Victim Services and Legal teams to address the legal, advocacy and support needs of each client.
- Develop cases, including interviewing victims, researching relevant case law and codes, drafting, and preparing various legal documents and making oral arguments on a client's behalf.
- Assists in maintaining a case management system by ensuring accurate record keeping and data entry of client cases and files.
- Assists with grant reporting by ensuring accuracy of data.
- Provide and attend necessary staff development and training.
- Conducts and participates in community outreach activities.
- Represent MCVRC at local, state, and national conferences, seminars, and events, making presentations as needed.
- Supports agency mission.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Law Degree and bar membership required
- 5-years' experience with victim services and victims' rights preferred
- Bi-Lingual, English and Spanish a plus