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Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence

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United States , Boston

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Salary:

75000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Year
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Job Description:

ATASK is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and skilled full-time attorney to join our Legal Advocacy & Representation Program. Reporting directly to Managing Attorney Abeer Massri, the attorney will provide legal assistance to survivors of domestic violence, focusing primarily on protection order cases and family law matters, including divorce, child support, visitation, and custody. Many of our clients are immigrants or individuals with limited English proficiency, requiring culturally competent and trauma-informed legal services.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide legal services to ATASK clients while coordinating the efforts of the Legal Program staff to ensure comprehensive support for survivors
  • Organize and manage case files, ensuring all documents and information are accurately entered and regularly updated
  • Adhere to strict deadlines, ensuring client matters are handled promptly and efficiently
  • Maintain detailed records of actions, including communications, court appearances, and client interactions
  • Conduct legal research on case law, statutes, and regulations relevant to client matters
  • Input and track necessary case information within case management systems
  • Represent clients in court at hearings, trials, and other appearances, traveling to courthouses as needed
  • Prepare, draft, and file legal documents such as petitions, motions, affidavits, and legal briefs
  • Conduct legal research to support case strategies, analyzing statutes, case law, and regulations
  • Collaborate with supervising attorneys, clients, and support staff to develop and execute case strategies
  • Participate in client meetings, offering legal consultations, providing updates, and ensuring clients’ legal needs are met
  • Maintain close communication with clients throughout the legal process to ensure they are informed and supported
  • Coordinate with support staff to ensure efficient case management
  • Attend regular team meetings and case reviews to assess case progress and contribute to strategy development
  • Perform tasks as assigned by supervising attorneys, including preparing case summaries and reports

Requirements:

  • Commitment to ATASK’s mission of ending domestic violence and promoting social justice
  • J.D. degree and admission to the Massachusetts Bar, in good standing, with the ability to meet all licensing and continuing education requirements
  • At least 2 years of experience providing legal services to survivors of trauma, abuse, and/or exploitation in family law and/or immigration matters
  • Proven academic excellence and professional legal training
  • Sensitivity to clients in crisis, with a strong understanding of trauma-informed lawyering practices
  • Ability to manage complex caseloads, prioritize tasks, and organize multiple matters effectively
  • Strong legal research, writing, and document preparation skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex legal concepts to clients, courts, and colleagues
  • Dedication to social justice, particularly focusing on low-income, immigrant, and underrepresented communities
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Professionalism, ethical integrity, and confidentiality in handling sensitive client information
  • Knowledge of foreign languages is highly desirable

Nice to have:

  • Experience in legal aid or non-profit organizations serving vulnerable populations
  • Familiarity with case management software or legal technologies
  • Ability to work under pressure and maintain professionalism in difficult situations
  • Experience advocating in a collaborative manner with diverse communities, particularly immigrant and refugee populations
  • Previous experience in family law, restraining orders, or similar legal matters is a plus
What we offer:
  • Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
  • Life and long-term disability
  • 401K
  • Corporate T-Pass Program
  • Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick time, Personal days and 15 Holidays
  • Variety of Wellness Programs during the year, including Summer Fridays which include approximately 40 hours of wellness hours
  • Hybrid work model
  • ATASK encourages and strongly supports ongoing training and professional development opportunities for all staff

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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