Attorney-Anti-Domestic Violence Advocate

Micronesian Legal Services Corporation seeks an experienced and committed attorney to lead its Anti-Domestic Violence Project, providing comprehensive civil legal services to survivors of domestic violence in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The attorney will manage a caseload, supervise project staff, and ensure delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed legal advocacy to survivors.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent survivors of domestic violence in civil protection order, family law, housing, and related matters.
• Supervise and support project staff in providing coordinated client services.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure effective, survivor-centered legal representation.
• Build partnerships with local agencies and community organizations to strengthen systemic responses to domestic violence.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements, including timely data collection and reporting.
• Conduct outreach as part of MLSC’s public awareness efforts.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and admission to the CNMI Bar, or eligibility for admission by waiver or examination.
• Demonstrated commitment to serving survivors of domestic violence and promoting access to justice.
• Strong management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Prior experience in family law, legal aid, or supervising legal staff preferred.