Attorney-Anti-Domestic Violence Advocate

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $52,520 to $72,720 per year

Micronesian Legal Services Corporation seeks an experienced and committed attorney to lead its Anti-Domestic Violence Project, providing comprehensive civil legal services to survivors of domestic violence in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The attorney will manage a caseload, supervise project staff, and ensure delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed legal advocacy to survivors.

Key Responsibilities :

Represent survivors of domestic violence in civil protection order, family law, housing, and related matters.

Supervise and support project staff in providing coordinated client services.

Develop and implement strategies to ensure effective, survivor-centered legal representation.

Build partnerships with local agencies and community organizations to strengthen systemic responses to domestic violence.

Ensure compliance with grant requirements, including timely data collection and reporting.

Conduct outreach as part of MLSCs public awareness efforts.

Qualifications :

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and admission to the CNMI Bar, or eligibility for admission by waiver or examination.

Demonstrated commitment to serving survivors of domestic violence and promoting access to justice.

Strong management, communication, and organizational skills.

Prior experience in family law, legal aid, or supervising legal staff preferred.