Staff Attorney Req-5099
About The Position
BronxWorks seeks candidates who are passionate about advocating for the rights of crime victims, survivors of domestic violence, and other survivors of trauma to lead our Crime Victims Legal Services team. This includes providing legal assistance and consultation as well as representing survivors in family court cases, and in applications for legal status under the Violence Against Women Act. The Staff Attorney will possess experience in at least one of those legal issue areas. Responsibilities will include developing legal strategies and setting case priorities; conducting intakes and consultations; and developing training for the ongoing professional development of program staff.
Requirements
- Admitted to practice law in New York and in good standing.
- Experience working with survivors of trauma, immigrants and/or underserved communities is required.
- Familiarity with legal advocacy and representation in family court in seeking orders of protection.
- Familiarity with legal advocacy and representation on immigration matters related the Violence Against Women Act.
- Excellent oral advocacy, litigation and writing skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Ability to work collaboratively and across issue area with diverse communities and institutions.
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in another language commonly spoken in NYC is preferred
Responsibilities
- Supervise program staff and manager the overall program performance to ensure high quality services are provided to clients while working towards meeting contract goals.
- Work collaboratively with the program staff to ensure critical needs of survivors are appropriately addressed by coordinating intake process that will accommodate survivors who approach the program directly or through referrals from partner organizations.
- Carry a caseload for which the attorney provide representation in either administrative processes or litigation.
- Develop trainings for the ongoing professional development of program staff.
- Conduct outreach to underserved and other communities in need.
- Ensure that data reporting requirements are met.
- Working with a variety of third-party stakeholders, including partner social service agencies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
