Legal Services Manager

The Legal Services Manager* is an advocate for survivors of sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and other interpersonal violence linking survivors to resources that meet their needs while educating advocates, partners, and the public about the needs and experiences of survivors. This is a full-time position that can be done remotely with a requirement of statewide travel as needed.

* The Legal Services Manager is not an attorney and does not provide any legal strategy, consultation, or advice.

The work of the Legal Services Manager includes:

• Providing direct legal advocacy to survivors of sexual violence, intimate partner violence, stalking, trafficking, hate crimes, and other forms of interpersonal violence so that survivors from across Virginia receive and/or are connected to vital supportive services linked to healing.
• Serving as liaison and technical assistance provider to Sexual and Domestic Violence agencies working with survivors in their communities, facilitating effective local advocacy connected to other legal and community services that promote safety and wellness for survivors.
• Collaborating with other agencies and organizations statewide to ensure resources are accessible and available to/for survivors by providing trauma informed services to survivors who have experienced legal challenges and who seek support with healing. Identify resources, information, and supportive services that are accessible and available to survivors statewide.
• Providing technical assistance and training support to all SSDVH staff with a focus on Trauma 101, legal supportive services and resources, resource mapping with agencies providing direct services and support. Provide training on topics including but not limited to I-CAN, VVAN, Address Confidentiality program, Protective Orders 101 and Virginia Easy Access.
• Providing direct services support on the Statewide hotline; 1-2 shifts a week and on-call coverage and support in collaboration with the Hotline Manager, including providing weekend, holiday and overnight support.

The skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Passion for racial and gender justice, healthy sexuality, healthy relationships and social change work as a vital link to building a better world.
• Energy and positivity in the spaces in which they work.
• Direct and compassionate communication and negotiation skills and ability to work in a self-led team.
• Experience with most of the kinds of activities that are part of the job; outstanding legal advocacy skills, skills for trauma-informed communication with survivors, passion for linking survivors to resources that improve their safety and wellness, and a commitment to facilitating survivors sharing their stories. At least 5 years of experience within legal justice system(s) directly related to victim advocacy, services and support.
• Lived experience(s) that has contributed to a personal sense of the importance of working to advance social justice, healthy relationships and healthy sexuality and healthier futures.

Other things you need to know:

The work environment at the Action Alliance requires a high level of individual and group responsibility—for managing your work, reflecting on interpersonal dynamics, and understanding how oppression and intersectionality show up in our workspace and our lives. We have a deep commitment to diversity within the staff—you will be working with folks across generations, from many different racial and ethnic backgrounds, and people who identify across the gender and sexual orientation spectrums. We are an equal opportunity employer.

The benefits package includes health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, an optional flexible savings account for health and/or dependent care expenses, and a retirement benefit for employees who have completed two years at the agency. We offer many opportunities for professional development, flexibility in the workday, generous leave, and other types of workplace support. This is a full-time position that can be done remotely with the requirement of statewide travel as needed.

Written and spoken English proficiency required; other language communication skills a plus.