Staff Attorney

Position Summary

This is a 100% virtual office position for a candidate that must reside and be licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania.

The Staff Attorney is responsible for providing holistic and trauma‑informed legal advice and counsel and brief services to victims of sexual violence. The Staff Attorney is expected to represent clients in court, prepare legal documents, investigate complaints, and prepare cases requiring limited representation for trial or administrative proceedings. Caseloads will include Title IX proceedings, sexual violence protection order petitions, sexual violence intimidation order petitions, criminal justice advocacy, landlord‑tenant matters, and employment discrimination matters.
The Staff Attorney will collaborate with members of other internal and external groups addressing issues surrounding sexual violence in the courtroom and in communities throughout Pennsylvania. The Respect Together office is based in Harrisburg, PA, however this position can be remote.

• Legal Advice and Counsel – Provide information to victims of sexual violence regarding the legal rights and remedies available to them. Frequently this advice and counsel will take place over the telephone. The Staff Attorney will also provide appropriate referrals to local community resources and connect clients with rape crisis centers for services and safety planning where safety is an identifiable issue.
• Short‑Term Representation – Provide short‑term legal services and representation to victims of sexual violence in court and administrative hearings. The Staff Attorney, in conjunction with the administrative staff of the Legal Department, will be responsible for obtaining the required written, informed consent for limited representation. The Staff Attorney must be committed to a holistic approach to identify and resolve the legal needs of victims of sexual violence and deliver representation in a trauma‑informed manner.

• JD from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Minimum three years of experience in the practice of law, including significant courtroom experience.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Pennsylvania civil law and practice related to sexual violence, including protection order, Title IX, child protective service mandated reporting laws, criminal law and privileged communications law.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sexual violence, an understanding of related issues, and a commitment to ending sexual violence.

Must possess a PA law license demonstrating current eligibility to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Must be a member in good standing of the Pennsylvania Bar.

The employee will have sedentary work that primarily involves remaining in a stationary position. The employee may occasionally be required to move/transport objects up to 15 pounds. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about and may need to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online r.org by November 26, 2025.

Founded in 1975, Respect Together unites all elements of our work under one name with a continued commitment to our long‑standing mission of preventing and ending sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. Respect Together’s main divisions are the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and The Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR). Collectively, we are working together to create a culture in the United States—and beyond—that values and upholds all people being treated with respect and free from all forms of sexual violence and oppression.

Respect Together provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.