Description:
ABOUT US
Sanctuary for Families is New York's leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and related 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, outreach and training, and systems-change advocacy. Our services are available in 11 locations throughout New York City.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Sanctuary for Families seeks (2) part-time attorneys on a temporary basis primarily to provide civil legal screenings and legal consultations for survivors of domestic and gender based violence seeking assistance at New York City Family Justice Centers (FJC) in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. The areas of focus are primarily family offense, custody/visitation, child/spousal support, and divorce. The Staff Attorney will also assist pro se clients by drafting family law petitions and other filings, assist with pro se clinics. The attorney will report to the Senior Program Director and Associate Program Director of the Family Law Project at the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Staten Island FJC locations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides pro se legal assistance, including initial screenings and follow-up consultations as needed, to clients regarding family law matters.
- Drafts family law petitions and other filings for pro se clients.
- Provides related advocacy for pro se clients as needed, including with the criminal legal and child protective systems.
- Facilitates clients' access to intra-agency and outside resources and makes referrals accordingly.
- Collaborates with FJC staff and partners to provide services and resources to clients.
- Performs any other department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor.
Requirements:
- J.D. Degree
- Admission to the New York State Bar
- At least 2 years of relevant legal experience
- Strong lawyering and advocacy skills
- Experience working in the domestic violence field
- Highly motivated to provide zealous, knowledgeable, culturally competent, and empathic legal advocacy todomestic violence survivors
- Ability to work well with people from diverse communities and backgrounds
- Foreign language skills a plus
Budgeted Salary: $71,436 - $78,097; commensurates with experience based on STEP system; salary will be prorated based on standard work schedule of 2-3days/wk
Work position is currently Hybrid; must be able to meet job location schedule obligations
Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Accrued sick time
All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and other categories protected under Federal, New York state or New York city laws. Sanctuary for Families follows the requirements of the Human Rights Law including with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.
People of color, trans and gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities, and survivors of gender-based violence are strongly encouraged to apply.
We recognize that the safety, healing and self-determination of survivors of domestic violence and related forms of gender violence is at the intersection of racial, gender, economic, immigrant, LGBTQ+, and disability justice, as well as many other critical issues. In order to realize our mission, Sanctuary strives to center DEI principles at every level of the organization and continues to deepen that commitment.
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