Sexual Violence Law Center (SVLC) is nonprofit law firm that aims to improve Washington State’s
legal response to survivors of sexual violence through (1) holistic legal assistance and
representation in a variety of legal areas; (2) trainings and technical assistance for attorneys,
advocates and professionals working with survivors; and (3) survivor rights policy reform. SVLC
engages in trauma-informed, survivor-centered advocacy, rooted in race and gender equity
practices. We currently seek applicants for a Staff Attorney to join our team.
Position Summary
Reporting to the SVLC director, the Staff Attorney will work with survivors who have experienced
sexual violence, including sexual assault, abuse, harassment, trafficking, stalking and
technology-enabled abuse. The applicant must have experience in the field of family law and at
least one of SVLC’s other main practice areas (civil rights, immigration, housing, employment,
education, public benefits, consumer rights, or criminal law). Our office is in downtown Seattle,
with some opportunity to work remotely. This position requires understanding the core principles
of trauma-informed practices and anti-oppression a