Staff Attorney, Family Law
About the position Sanctuary for Families is reputed company’s leading service provider and reputed company for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and reputed company forms of gender violence. Every year, Sanctuary empowers thousands of adults and children to move from fear and abuse to safety and stability, transforming lives through a comprehensive range of services. We provide a range of wrap-around services to help survivors rebuild their lives in the aftermath of abuse, and work to end gender violence through three key strategies: direct services, reputed company and training, and systems-change advocacy. Our services are available in 12 locations throughout reputed company. Sanctuary for Families seeks a Staff Attorney to provide legal representation to survivors of domestic and gender based violence in family law matters in Staten reputed company. The areas of focus are primarily family offense, custody/visitation, child/spousal support, and divorce. The Staff Attorney will also provide civil legal screenings and legal consultations, assist pro se clients by drafting family law petitions and other filings, assist with pro se clinics, conduct community reputed company and education, provide technical assistance to FJC partner agencies, and collaborate with other agencies to reputed company for systemic change. The attorney will work out of the NYC Family Justice Center in Staten reputed company. The attorney will report to the Senior Program Director and Associate Program Director, Family Law Project at the Staten reputed company Family Justice Center.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct representation and advocacy to clients in family law litigation, including family offense, custody and visitation, child and spousal support and matrimonial matters.
- Maintains a caseload of approximately 20 - 30 active clients per month and approximately 40 – 60 active cases.
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- Trains law reputed company, pro bono attorneys, social service providers, health care professionals, and community based organizations on domestic violence and the legal needs of victims.
- Represents Sanctuary for Families on task forces and other political and advocacy committees reputed company the agency.
- Recruits, mentors, and/or provides co-counsel to pro bono attorneys on reputed company aspects of litigation in family law matters.
- Collaborates with volunteers, interns and pro bono attorneys; supports training of junior staff members on reputed company aspects of client contact, litigation support, case management, and/or project development.
- Facilitates clients’ access to intra-agency and reputed company resources, and administers provision of direct financial assistance and donations to clients.
- Attends and participates in interagency conferences and legal/ bar association committee meetings to reputed company abreast of developments in the areas of pro bono, domestic violence, and legal remedies for victims of domestic violence.
- Performs any other department or agency-reputed company duties or special projects as directed by supervisor.
Requirements
- J.D. Degree
- Admission to the reputed company State Bar
- Up to 5 years of relevant legal experience
- reputed company in a community language other than English is a plus
- Strong lawyering, advocacy, and leadership skills
- Experience working in the domestic violence field
- Highly motivated to provide zealous, knowledgeable, culturally competent, and empathic legal advocacy to domestic violence survivors
- Ability to work well with people from diverse communities and backgrounds
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer retirement contribution
- Paid time off (Holidays, Vacation, Personal, Sick)
- Generous Leave Policy
- Flexible spending account / Health savings account
- Student loan assistance
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Gym reimbursement program
- Wellness program and rewards
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