IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: EXEMPT, Full-Time

SALARY RANGE: $55,000-$60,000

Team Placement: Civil Legal Representation Program

Work Location: On-site

Program Context

The CLR Program operates in collaboration with Your Safe Haven's Domestic Violence (DV)/Sexual Assault (SA) services and follows PCADV CLR requirements and other funder standards. The CLR Staff Attorney is housed at YSH for accessibility and coordination while maintaining independent legal representation, separate legal files, and strict confidentiality boundaries consistent with the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct and PCADV standards.

Service access: Participation in advocacy services is not a condition of receiving legal representation.

This role supports YSH's stabilization priorities: reliable service delivery, disciplined documentation, strong confidentiality guardrails, and clear professional boundaries in justice-system partnerships.

Position Summary

Provide trauma-informed, survivor-centered civil legal representation to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Bedford County, prioritizing matters that improve survivor safety, stability, and self-sufficiency while supporting continuous improvement in civil-system response. The CLR Staff Attorney may provide task direction to a part-time Legal Assistant, as assigned.

Core Responsibilities

Civil Legal Representation

Provide legal consultation and representation in matters including:

Protection From Abuse (PFA)

Custody/visitation, child/spousal support

Divorce

Housing/landlord-tenant

Public benefits, consumer matters

Other civil issues impacting safety and economic stability

Key functions:

Legal research; draft pleadings, motions, proposed orders, and agreements

Court/administrative representation

Survivor-centered legal counseling and safety-informed legal planning

Maintain accurate case records and separate legal files

Program Operations, Boundaries, and Reliability

Maintain strong confidentiality controls and program separation (privilege, file security, role-based access)

Follow established intake, referral, file handling, and data-entry protocols

Maintain clear calendaring, deadlines, and documentation to support consistent service delivery and audit-ready records

Use approved communication methods; avoid informal channels that compromise confidentiality or supervision

Provide task direction to the part-time Legal Assistant consistent with program separation requirements

Collaboration & Systems Work

Coordinate with YSH advocates for warm handoffs and complementary services, with survivor consent and clear ethical boundaries

Participate in STOP MDT and other systems collaborations as appropriate, sharing information only as permitted by law and ethics

Support mission integrity in court/partner settings by maintaining the distinction between independent legal representation and system-driven expectations

Identify recurring barriers and elevate them to supervisory attorneys/PCADV as appropriate

Engage in systems advocacy by working with courts, law enforcement, prosecutors, and community stakeholders to improve systemic responses to survivors.

Develop and maintain partnerships with local attorneys, bar associations, legal services organizations, and law schools to expand a network of pro bono attorneys willing to accept referrals when conflicts or capacity issues arise.

Grant Compliance & Reporting

Participate in PCADV/funder monitoring and compliance activities

Submit required data through PCADV reporting systems using de-identified/aggregate data as required

Prepare required reports/documentation for PCADV, PCCD, and other funders

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties may change as organizational needs evolve.

Work SchedulePrimarily Monday-Friday during standard business hours aligned with court operations. Occasional flexibility may be needed for court deadlines or urgent client safety needs, with advance notice whenever possible.

Training & Professional Development

Complete required victim advocacy training consistent with organizational and funder standards.

Complete continuing legal education (CLE) requirements for Pennsylvania licensure.

Pursue at least 10 hours annually of training related to trauma-informed legal practice, cultural competence, or other relevant legal topics.

Remain current on funder requirements and compliance updates.

Qualifications

Required

Licensed attorney admitted to practice in Pennsylvania

Knowledge of civil legal issues affecting DV/SA survivors

Commitment to trauma-informed, survivor-centered practice

Ability to work within a community-based victim services organization while maintaining professional independence and confidentiality boundaries

Strong documentation and file management skills

Reliable transportation and valid Pa driver's license

Act 33/34 Child Abuse Clearances

Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History

FBI Clearance

Preferred / Desirable

Familiarity with immigration relief options impacting survivors (e.g., VAWA, U visas) and/or ability to make informed referrals (e.g., PIRC) and consult PCADV resources as needed

Experience in systems advocacy or legal policy work

Ethical Expectations

Adhere to the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct

Maintain survivor confidentiality, privilege, and professional boundaries

Comply with PCADV CLR standards and reporting requirements

Support YSH's mission while preserving the independence of legal representation

Uphold Your Safe Haven's Code of Conduct (confidentiality, professionalism, boundaries, accountability)

Work Environment

This position includes primarily office-based work with occasional evening hours for meetings or organizational priorities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Your Safe Haven, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive services.

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