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
• Manage 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 to victims of sexual violence, helping them access justice and remedies while working to prevent and end sexual abuse, assault, and harassment through trauma-informed advocacy.

Required qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and Pennsylvania law license
• Minimum 3 years' legal practice experience with significant courtroom experience preferred
• Strong research, writing, editing, and oral communication skills
• Understanding of cultural and socioeconomic diversity issues related to sexual violence services
• Ability to provide trauma-informed legal representation with attention to client safety and confidentiality

Respect Together offers a competitive salary. The position is 100% virtual/remote for candidates residing in Pennsylvania.

Respect Together works to prevent and end sexual abuse, assault, and harassment through its divisions: the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (providing resources and tools nationwide) and the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (partnering with rape crisis centers across Pennsylvania).