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Bi-National Project on Family Violence - Coordinator

The Bi-National Project on Family Violence Coordinator will work closely with the Project Attorneys and will be responsible for a wide array of activities related to the project. The primary duties of the Coordinator will include:
1. Work with TRLA’s Bi-National Project staff to coordinate efforts to represent domestic violence survivors whose cases are adversely impacted by cross-border transactions, such as removal of their children from the jurisdiction of their countries of residence, threats to abduct their children, and recognition and enforcement of foreign custody orders;
           2. Become familiar with the legal remedies available to battered women and assist Project attorneys in pursuing those remedies on behalf of Project clients. Establish relationships with lawyers and other professional communities on both sides of the border to assist clients and develop support for the project;

           3. Conduct follow-up of assigned cases, including investigating facts and researching law;
           
4. Prepare legal documents;
5. Translate documents;
6. Support and coordinate the involvement and efforts of project partners, including Mexican co-counsel, shelter organizations, community leaders, and funding resources;

7. Generate financial support for legal services delivery systems on both sides of the border through grant writing;

8. Help organize conferences and trainings for project partners.
 
Qualifications:
 
  • College degree in a relevant field;
·      Good writing and oral communication skills;
·      Fluent in Spanish and English;          
·      Good interpersonal skills;      
·      Experience in working with victims of domestic violence or knowledge of family violence issues preferred;
·      Computer skills, e.g., spreadsheets, PowerPoint
·      Ability to travel throughout program service area and into Mexico;
·      Self-starter with ability to work independently.

To apply please click on link https://trla.wufoo.com/forms/p1pl30tx110myq5/