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Staff Attorney - Staten Island, NY, United States - Sanctuary For Families
Description
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 12 locations throughout New York City.Sanctuary for Families seeks an attorney to provide legal representation to survivors of domestic and gender based violence in family law matters in Staten Island.
The areas of focus are primarily family offense, custody/visitation, child/spousal support, and divorce. Staff Attorneywill 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 outreach and education, provide technical assistance to FJC partner agencies, and collaborate with other agencies to advocate for systemic change.
The attorney will work out of the NYC Family Justice Center in Staten Island.The attorney will report to the Senior Program Director and Associate Program Director, Family Law Project at the Staten Island Family Justice Center.
Provides direct representation and advocacy to clients in familylaw litigation, including family offense, custody and visitation, child
Provides other advocacy as needed,
including the criminal legal and child protective systems.
supports training of junior staff members.
provision of direct financial assistance and donations to clients.
Provides technical assistance to FJC partner agencies.
Conducts community outreach, training and education.
Actively engages in advocacy committees and task forces, and collaborates with other agencies to advocate for systemic change.
Attends and participates in interagency conferences and legal/ bar association
bono, domestic violence, and legal remedies for victims of domestic
Performs any other department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor.
may consider a stellar Law Grad who has passed the NYS Bar exam
Up to 4 years of relevant legal experience
Fluency in a community language other than English is a
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
72,903 - $75,112 annually for Law Graduates; This position is Full-time; Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Employer Retirement Plan contribution
Flex Spending Account
Tuition reimbursement program
Gym Reimbursement program
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.
