Civil Legal Representation (CLR) Staff Attorney

This is a job listing for Your Safe Haven, Inc.Your Safe Haven, Inc. Immediate Supervisor: Executive Director (administrative oversight only) Employment Status: Exempt, Full-Time Annual Salary: $55,000 – 60,000 Team Placement: Civil Legal Representation Program Work Location: On-Site Effective Date: 4.7.26Program ContextThe 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 SummaryProvide 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 the civil system response. The CLR Staff Attorney may provide task direction to a part-time Legal Assistant, as assigned.Core ResponsibilitiesCivil Legal RepresentationProvide legal consultation and representation in matters including:Protection From Abuse (PFA)Public benefits, consumer mattersOther civil issues impacting safety and economic stabilityKey functions:Legal research; draft pleadings, motions, proposed orders, and agreementsCourt/administrative representationSurvivor-centered legal counseling and safety-informed legal planningMaintain accurate case records and separate legal filesProgram Operations, Boundaries, and ReliabilityMaintain strong confidentiality controls and program separation (privilege, file security, role-based access)Follow established intake, referral, file handling, and data-entry protocolsMaintain clear calendaring, deadlines, and documentation to support consistent service delivery and audit-ready recordsUse approved communication methods; avoid informal channels that compromise confidentiality or supervisionProvide task direction to the part-time Legal Assistant consistent with program separation requirementsCoordinate with YSH advocates for warm handoffs and complementary services, with survivor consent and clear ethical boundariesParticipate in STOP MDT and other systems collaborations as appropriate, sharing information only as permitted by law and ethicsSupport mission integrity in court/partner settings by maintaining the distinction between independent legal representation and system-driven expectationsIdentify recurring barriers and elevate them to supervisory attorneys/PCADV as appropriateEngage 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.Participate in PCADV/funder monitoring and compliance activitiesSubmit required data through PCADV reporting systems using deidentified/aggregate data as requiredPrepare required reports/documentation for PCADV, PCCD, and other fundersOther DutiesThis 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 DevelopmentComplete 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.QualificationsRequiredLicensed attorney admitted to practice in PennsylvaniaKnowledge of civil legal issues affecting DV/SA survivorsCommitment to trauma-informed, survivor-centered practiceAbility to work within a community-based victim services organization while maintaining professional independence and confidentiality boundariesStrong documentation and file management skillsReliable transportation and a valid PA driver's licenseAct 33/34 Child Abuse ClearancesPennsylvania State Police Criminal HistoryFBI ClearanceFamiliarity 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 neededExperience in systems advocacy or legal policy workEthical ExpectationsAdhere to the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional ConductMaintain survivor confidentiality, privilege, and professional boundariesComply with PCADV CLR standards and reporting requirementsSupport YSH's mission while preserving the independence of legal representationUphold Your Safe Haven's Code of Conduct (confidentiality, professionalism, boundaries, accountability)This position includes primarily office-based work with occasional evening hours for meetings or organizational priorities.Equal Opportunity EmployerYour Safe Haven, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive services.#J-18808-Ljbffr