Careers with The Coalition
TENNESSEE COALITION TO END DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Legal Counsel
JOB SUMMARY
The Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization which provides education, public policy advocacy, and direct services to survivors of rape and abuse. The Legal Counsel is a member of the Coalition’s Management Team and is responsible for providing legal advice and representation to the Coalition, leading the Legal Team, and supervising staff attorneys.
Job Responsibilities
Contracts and Policies
- Reviewing agency contracts.
- Developing MOU’s with subcontractors.
- Updating agency policies and legal publications.
Training and Technical Assistance
- Developing and updating legal materials on domestic and sexual violence.
- Providing technical assistance to communities on laws and policies related to domestic and sexual violence as needed.
- Providing training for Coalition staff on policies as needed.
Management
- Supervising staff attorneys.
- Ensuring legal staff are meeting grant goals and objectives.
- Overseeing data collection and grant reporting for legal grants.
- Facilitating legal team meetings.
Meeting Attendance
- Attending weekly management meetings and monthly staff meetings.
- Attending all board meetings, DVSCC meetings, and community meetings as needed.
Other Duties
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Qualifications
- Law degree and license to practice law in Tennessee.
- A minimum of five years of experience practicing law.
- Experience working in family or immigration law.
- Knowledge of domestic abuse and sexual assault laws.
- Experience supervising other attorneys.
- Excellent people skills, with experience in collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to exercise sound professional judgment.
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Word and LEXIS.
Additional Information
Supervision
- Supervised and accountable to the Executive Director.
Hours of Work
- The Legal Counsel is a part-time, remote, salaried, exempt position. It is expected that the workload will be completed within a minimum of 20 hours per week. Some weekend and evening work will be required. Occasional overnight travel may also be required.
Benefits and Leave
- The Legal Counsel is entitled to all benefits and leave as described in the personnel policy.
Details
- Type: Part-Time
- Job Function: Legal
- Service Area: Social / Human Services
- Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000
- Working Hours: 30 Hours per week
How to Apply?
If interested, please send a resume, cover letter and references to jobs@tncoalition.org.
Careers with Coalition Member Agencies
External Job Position: Partnership for Families, Children, and Adults
Position: Rape Crisis Center Manager Dept./Program: Victim Support Services
Availability: Immediate
Starting Rate/Salary: $50,000 annually
Job Type: Full Time Supervisory Status
Supervised By: Program Director
Email Resume: hr@partnershipfca.com
QUALIFICATIONS – Rape Crisis Center Manager
Education:
- Master’s degree in social work or a related field preferred. Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience / Knowledge:
- Three (3) to five (5) years of combined relevant experience in a social services field and/or supervisory or responsible administrative role preferred.
Skills/Abilities:
- Good writing skills, oral communication, and the ability to empathize and build rapport with appropriate clients and their families.
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member and to work effectively with people of various backgrounds.
- Ability to work within the framework of the agency and follow established agency procedures.
- Ability to establish and maintain relationships within and outside the agency in a professional manner.
- Ability to organize own time and effort while prioritizing multiple tasks according to immediacy and urgency.
- Ability to attend meetings and training sessions.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
Knowledge or Certification(s):
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus but not required.
- Valid driver’s license with good driving record and an insured vehicle available.
- Possess a broad awareness of community resources relevant to clients’ needs.
Job Summary:
Under general supervision of the VSS Program Director (PD), the Rape Crisis Center Manager provides supervision of Rape Crisis Center (RCC) employees and direct services to victims of sexual assault and/or friends and family members of victims and community outreach regarding sexual assault and access to services available. The RCC Supervisor performs all related activities including: 1) assessment; 2) providing information and referral; 3) hotline counseling, crisis intervention, and crisis counseling; 4) linking with appropriate agency and community resources; 5) advocating on the victim’s behalf (i.e. court advocacy); 6) public awareness/education and outreach activities; 7) grant management assistance including reports; 8) supervision of RCC employees/interns/volunteers; 9) liaise and coordination of cases as a participant in the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART); and 10) assist the PD with the overall operations of the program Education/Experience A Master’s degree in social work or a related field preferred. Bachelor’s degree required. Three (3) to five (5) years of combined relevant experience in a social services field and/or supervisory or responsible administrative role preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus but not required.
Email Resume: hr@partnershipfca.com
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kcalvin@tncoalition.org
(615) 386-9406
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