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Job Description

The Amara Legal Center is a nonprofit legal services organization dedicated to providing free, trauma-

informed legal services to survivors of sex trafficking and individuals involved in commercial sex in the DC-metro area. To learn more about the Amara Legal Center’s mission and work, please visit www.amaralegal.org.

Amara seeks a full-time attorney to provide trauma-informed legal representation to survivors of sex trafficking and sex workers. We strongly encourage attorneys from underrepresented groups to apply. We aim to foster a culture of inclusion where individual strengths, views, and experiences are respected and celebrated. We believe that our differences enable us to be a strong team. Amara’s staff includes attorneys and professionals with a passion for working together to support our clients and increase access to justice.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Admission and good standing with the DC Bar
• At least one to three years of litigation experience in family law or related field
• Strong interest or knowledge regarding human trafficking, social justice, and public interest
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Proficiency in Google Suite
• Experience using case management software
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, successfully manage time, and prioritize workload
• Transportation to attend meetings and court hearings
• J.D. from an accredited law school

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

• Interest in working with youth, survivors of trauma, and low income individuals
• Experience conducting trainings and community outreach activities
• Eligible for bar admission in Maryland

Role/Responsibilities:

• Independently provide trauma-informed legal representation on cases including, but not limited to child custody and other family law issues, civil protection orders, criminal record vacatur/expungement, name changes, and crime victims advocacy
• Maintain updated case files in Amara’s case management system
• Conduct Human Trafficking trainings and Know Your Rights workshops
• Comply with grant metrics, restrictions, and goals
• Other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director

This staff attorney works full-time (40 hours/week) and reports to the Executive Director.

The Amara Legal Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, work related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, genetic information, marital status, family responsibilities or any other factor that protects from employment discrimination.