Project Assistant

Sanctuary For Families•Bronx, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sanctuary for Families seeks a Project Assistant to assist attorneys in its Family Law Project at the NYC Family Justice Center (FJC), Bronx, in representing survivors of domestic and gender-based violence in family offense, custody/visitation, child/spousal support and matrimonial proceedings. Other responsibilities include assisting with all aspects of project administration, performing administrative tasks, such as data compilation and organizing files, conducting community outreach and education in the Bronx, and collaborating with other agencies to advocate for systemic change. The Project Assistant will work out of the NYC Family Justice Center, Bronx.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Proactive, efficient, and accurate organizational and administrative skills
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment
Knowledgeable and/or interested in learning about legal systems and their impact on survivors of trauma and individuals from marginalized communities
Ability to work well with people from diverse communities and backgrounds
High level of integrity and professionalism
Computer literacy (including MS Office, MS Teams, Adobe Acrobat) in remote and in-office settings, Salesforce is a plus
Fluency in a community language other than English preferred

Responsibilities

Assists project attorneys in all aspects of litigation support, including drafting and editing legal documents, conducting client interviews, writing correspondence, gathering evidence, maintaining case tracking systems, requesting transcripts, obtaining court records, and filing and serving legal documents
Assists in the coordination of and provides administrative support to pro se clinics
Works closely with and supports the work of the Consultation Attorney
Performs direct advocacy on behalf of clients with city and state agencies and institutions
Assists attorneys by conducting intakes with clients, scheduling them for appointments and corresponding with them as needed
Refers clients to appropriate legal and social services within and outside of Sanctuary for Families and the FJC
Writes and prepares grant applications on behalf of clients to support their economic stability and to provide emergency financial assistance
Provides administrative and case support for project attorneys, including maintaining client databases and client files, and assisting attorneys with case preparation
Assists project attorneys in organizing trainings, meetings, panel presentations and community outreach and education, and conducts community outreach as needed
Collaborates with volunteers, interns and pro bono attorneys
Performs any other department or agency-related duties as directed by supervisor