POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: Senior Attorney - Domestic Violence Survivors COMPENSATION:
HOURS: TCVLS is committed to work-life balance. This position is exempt from over-time pay (exchange time is available). 35 hours per week is considered full time. LOCATION: This official location for this position is in Olympia. While remote work is possible, all staff are expected to work in the office on at least a part- time basis. Travel within the five counties that make up the TCVLS service area will be required. RECRUITMENT: Open until filled. Candidates must include a cover letter, a resume that reflects the required education and experience, and a list of three references (please include phone numbers). Please send to smiller@tcvls.org. AGENCY SUMMARY: Thurston County Volunteer Legal Services (TCVLS) is a 501 (c) 3 organization that provides legal assistance to low-income individuals and families for a variety of civil legal proceedings. We provide services through trained volunteer attorneys to help people self-represent by providing legal advice and consultation, and TCVLS has teams of paid staff attorneys who provide advice and direct representation to eligible clients primarily in family law and evictions. TCVLS provides legal services in Thurston, Mason, Grays Harbor, Pacific, and Lewis Counties. TCVLS is committed to race equity and justice. We want our employees to be diverse and reflect our community. We strive to have services and programs that are free from bias and oppression and staff and volunteers that treat everyone with dignity and respect. More information about what it means to commit to these principles referred to as “REJI” can be found here: Washington Race Equity & Justice Initiative – WA REJI.
POSITION SUMMARY: TCVLS Staff Attorneys work under the general direction of TCVLS Executive Director. The Domestic Violence Senior Attorney position provides supervision of all legal work and coordinates caseload assignments for the DV staff attorney team. The position is funded through at least June 30, 2025, by an on-going grant from the Office of Civil Legal Aid (OCLA). All positions are overtime-exempt and serve at will. The Domestic Violence Senior Attorney will provide civil legal assistance to low-income individuals or families who are survivors of domestic violence. Services will include advice and counsel, limited representation, brief services, and/or extended representation in protection order and family law matters. Priority for legal services will be given to immigrants with language barriers, American Indians and Native Alaskans, others with limited access to the courts because of race, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation/gender identify or disability and those who are identified as high risk based on assessment tools used by DV/SA organizations (such as the Jackie Campbell Danger Assessment). Those living in rural communities and who are isolated will also be part of the priority community of clients. While there is no specific income qualifying criteria, we will prioritize those without the resources to hire an attorney. Emphasis will be on protection orders and family law representation necessary to secure safe and supportive parenting plans, including protection orders for children and child support. This position will serve residents of Thurston, Mason, Grays Harbor, Pacific and/or Lewis Counties. Some evening and weekend work may be required. Valid driver’s license, insurance and private vehicle required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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TCVLS is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. TCVLS staff and its Board of Directors believe in the power of diversity and are committed to building a culturally inclusive team.