Attorney Jobs

About The Position

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 to 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 areas with diverse communities and institutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to use a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in another language commonly spoken in NYC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise program staff and manage overall program performance to ensure high-quality services are provided to clients while working towards meeting contract goals.
• Work collaboratively with program staff to ensure critical needs of survivors are appropriately addressed by coordinating intake processes that accommodate survivors who approach the program directly or through referrals from partner organizations.
• Carry a caseload for which the attorney provides 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.
• Work with a variety of third-party stakeholders, including partner social service agencies.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations provided to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law.