Career Opportunities

Join Our Team!

Victim Rights Law Center is the first nonprofit law center in the country solely dedicated to serving the civil legal needs of sexual assault survivors. VRLC attorneys serve hundreds of survivors every year and train thousands of professionals nationwide. If you have a passion for serving survivors and value a collaborative workplace, we encourage you to apply!

Massachusetts

There are currently positions available.

Remote

There are currently no remote positions available.

Victim Rights Law Center does not accept candidate applications from recruiting agencies or unsolicited applications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Position postings will remain on our website until filled.

Overview of Employment at VRLC

VRLC provides competitive compensation and benefits, including:

  • 19 paid vacation days per year, increasing with tenure
  • 12 paid holidays per year
  • 10 paid sick days per year
  • Paid week-long office closures week of July 4th and year’s end
  • Paid parental leave
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 403b Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Organization-sponsored life insurance
  • Public transit passes
  • A fully hybrid or remote workplace
  • A fun, caring, and innovative work environment

No person in the United States shall, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of Victim Rights Law Center. 

VRLC often has internship opportunities for law students. Please note that VRLC does not offer internships for undergraduates. Please contact our Intern Coordinator to inquire about available internship opportunities at VRLC. Click here for information on applying for future law school internships.

VRLC strives to build and strengthen a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This includes building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities and professionals we serve. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. People of color, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, survivors, immigrants, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. VRLC will gladly assist applicants in need of accommodation. For assistance, please email us.

Organizational values are a set of principles that guide behaviors, decision-making, and the forward momentum of an organization. Values direct our internal and external interactions and shape our culture, helping us embody who we are as an organization and who we want to be.

Everyone at VRLC has a STAKE in changing the response to sexual violence.

  • SURVIVOR-CENTERED: We prioritize the needs, voices and experiences of survivors in everything we do.  
  • TRAUMA-INFORMED: We strive to create a space that promotes trust, equity, belonging, and a commitment to anti-oppression.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: We take responsibility for our actions, embrace opportunities for growth, and remain open to feedback.
  • KINDNESS: We foster and express empathy, understanding and a commitment to support one another.
  • ENERGY: We are invested in bringing creativity, focus, expertise, and innovation to our work every day.

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