Essential Job Functions and Requirements:

• Provide legal advocacy services to sexual assault survivors and significant others in a manner that is trauma-informed and reflects cultural humility; assess clients’ needs, provide information and advocacy, identify legal options, and provide referrals and assistance in accessing other legal services.

• Focus on navigating the criminal justice and court systems, safety, privacy, immigration issues, and employment/school matters.

• Participate in the development and improvement of program materials and procedures.

• Work closely with Client Services staff to coordinate services and a smooth continuum of care for clients.

• Serve as a resource to other advocates working with survivors at partner and community agencies.

• Stay up-to-date on key legal developments that are relevant to the role of the Legal Advocacy program and BARCC services.

• Develop relationships and navigate within a range of agencies and systems relevant to the legal needs of BARCC clients, including but not limited to law enforcement, prosecutors, employers, and universities. 

• Compile program-related data and prepare written updates and progress reports as necessary.

• Provide training to staff, volunteers, and external stakeholders on topics related to sexual violence and the law. 

• Provide regularly scheduled evening hours to meet client availability until 7:00 p.m. once per week.

• Serves as an ambassador of the organization, reflecting the values of teamwork, collaboration, inclusivity, and mutual respect.

• Provide other duties as assigned. 

Required Education, Qualifications, Experience

• JD, Juris Doctorate Degree, Admission to Massachusetts Bar and in good standing 

• Bilingual English/Spanish. Additional language skills in Portuguese is a plus.

• 2+ years of direct/related experience providing direct service to clients, such as legal advocacy and/or experience in sexual violence field required (law school internships may qualify).

• Experience working with trauma survivors and/or underserved communities.

• Demonstrated vicarious trauma resilience.

• Demonstrated understanding of the intersectionality of oppression and of personal privilege. 

• Attention to detail, ability to multitask, excellent communication skills, and comfort working with a computer database. 

• Demonstrated commitment to BARCC’s mission and philosophy.

Benefits & Incentives

At BARCC, we understand the hard work and dedication necessary to support our mission-driven organization, which is why we are committed to ensuring our employees are healthy, happy, and secure. In return, we offer the following benefits and incentives:

• $1,000 Signing Bonus

• 32-hour work week designed to create a culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance

• Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule

• Employees have a choice of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including:

• 15 vacation days 

• 18 paid sick-days

• Twelve paid holidays 

• Two personal days and two religious holidays to be used each year 

• Parental Leave 

• Employees are also granted paid leave under the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) for certain qualifying reasons

• Health Savings Account + Flexible Spending Accounts

• 403(b) Plan

• Commuter Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Professional Development Allowance + Other Perks

BARCC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.