Protective Order Attorney

Job Details

This is a full-time position (minimum 40 hours per week) working in the Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Program.

Our IPV attorney consults, advises, and represents intimate partner abuse survivors and their dependent children during the protective order process. The attorney provides educational information to the community, legal system, school system and law enforcement agencies regarding IPV dynamics and services offered by The Nest-Center for Women, Children, and Families. Our attorney works with families to eliminate the presence or possibility of violence, abuse, or neglect occurring in the home.

Overview

The attorney will have skills to address clients who have experienced chronic trauma including, but not limited to survivors of child abuse and sexual abuse. The attorney should have experience working with underserved populations. The attorney will treat every person seeking services with dignity and respect. The attorney will set clear boundaries and maintain neutrality in the face of learning more about the complicated adverse experiences of the families we serve. The attorney will be flexible in the administration of services by being able to connect with clients by phone, text, and video conferencing when in person services are not possible.

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Job Responsibilities:

  1. Provide legal counsel and representation to IPV survivors in the protective order process;

  2. Provide information about legal alternatives, court systems, and support for IPV survivors;

  3. Attend DV dockets and consult with victims in the Bluegrass Area Development District. In addition, the attorney can give advice and consultation to a survivor in any part of the Commonwealth;

  4. Advocate for victims with court personnel, law enforcement, and attorneys, as necessary in securing protective orders;

  5. Inform supervisor weekly regarding caseload and progress to ensure maximum service coverage for clients;

  6. Provide educational training and information on spousal/partner abuse throughout the service area;

  7. Establish and maintain a professional relationship with community agencies to mitigate overlap of services between agencies and ensure a strong network through which we can refer clients for assistance;

  8. Attend and participate in all staff and agency-related meetings as indicated by supervisor or Executive Director;

  9. Attend applicable trainings to further enhance the skilled services offered at The Nest;

  10. Other duties as necessary and assigned.

 

Additional Job Expectations: 

The attorney will participate in community and Nest events. The attorney’s schedule will be determined by the Director of the Program. The attorney will be expected to arrive at and leave work at designated times.

The Nest requires all staff to be present for three events each year: The Night for The Nest, Annual Staff Training, and Reindeer Express. Most projects will be conducted during business hours, but some events will take place after hours and on the weekends. Each staff member is required to attend three additional events outside of a regular schedule that will be determined by the Director of the Program or the Executive Director.

Job Qualifications:

Degree from an accredited law school and license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Experience in working with individuals and families in crisis relating to intimate partner violence is preferred. High levels of knowledge of victimization issues and dynamics of intimate partner violence, as well as professionally accepted therapeutic techniques. This position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work well in a team setting, high organizational skills, and flexibility. This is a position that requires an understanding of the impact of trauma on families and staff administering services. An ideal candidate will lead from a trauma-informed lens.

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