Staff Attorney

Core responsibilities:

• Provide holistic and trauma-informed legal advice and counsel to victims of sexual violence
• Represent clients in court, prepare legal documents, investigate complaints, and prepare cases for trial or administrative proceedings
• Handle caseloads including Title IX proceedings, protection orders, criminal justice advocacy, landlord-tenant matters, and employment discrimination
• Collaborate with internal and external groups addressing sexual violence issues throughout Pennsylvania

This role creates positive change by providing legal support and representation to victims of sexual violence, helping them navigate legal systems and access justice while working to prevent and end sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.

Required qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and Pennsylvania law license
• Minimum of three years' legal practice experience with significant courtroom experience preferred
• Strong research, writing, editing, and oral communication skills with litigation experience
• Understanding of cultural and socioeconomic diversity issues related to sexual violence services
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with trauma-informed approach

Respect Together offers a competitive salary (specific amount not provided). The position requires availability to travel statewide with some overnights and weekends.

Respect Together works to prevent and end sexual abuse, assault, and harassment through its divisions: the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) which develops resources for prevention and intervention, and the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR) which partners with rape crisis programs across Pennsylvania.