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Tuesday, January 15, 2008

FW: [NLGNEC] Fwd: attorney position at WEAVE


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From: Mara Verheyden-Hilliard <mvh@JusticeOnline.org>

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Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:12:20 -0500
From: "Karen Cunningham" <karen@weaveincorp.org>


Dear friends and colleagues, please help us circulate the following job posting (below and attached) for an attorney position at WEAVE.  Apologies for cross-postings.
 
Thanks,
Karen
 
Karen Cunningham, Esq.
Director of Legal Services
Women Empowered Against Violence (WEAVE)
1111 16th Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington
, DC 20036
Ph: (202) 452-9550, ext. 107
Fax: (202) 452-8255
karen@weaveincorp.org
www.weaveincorp.org <http://www.weaveincorp.org>

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ATtorney Job Posting
 

Women Empowered Against Violence (WEAVE) invites applications for a full time attorney position in Washington, DC.  
 

WEAVE‚s mission is to work closely with adult and teen survivors of relationship violence and abuse, providing an innovative range of legal, counseling, economic, and educational services that leads survivors to utilize their inner and community resources, achieve safety for themselves and their children, and live empowered lives.

The attorney will provide legal representation to survivors of domestic violence in civil protection order, custody, child support, divorce and immigration matters.  Additional responsibilities include community education; training and mentoring pro bono attorneys and interns; and systemic advocacy.  The position may also include supervisory or program management duties depending on the interest and experience of the successful applicant.
 
Qualifications include D.C. Bar membership or eligibility to waive in; strong communication and litigation skills; commitment to empowering domestic violence survivors; the ability to work well with diverse clients and colleagues; compassion; high ethical standards; and a sense of humor.  Domestic violence, sexual assault, family law, poverty law, or immigration experience preferred.  Fluency in Spanish, Amharic, American Sign Language or another language in addition to English is a bonus.  WEAVE is open to entry-level applicants as well as more experienced attorneys interested in supervision and/or management roles.
 
Compensation includes a competitive non-profit salary, generous benefits, and eligibility to apply for D.C.‚s Loan Repayment Assistance Program.
 
WEAVE is an equal opportunity employer.  Racial, ethnic, religious, and sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume via email to
hrdept@weaveincorp.org
with the words „attorney job‰ in the reference line.  No snail mail or phone calls, please.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
 
 



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