Staff Attorney, Orthodox Jewish Matrimonial Initiative, Matrimonial/EJP

Max 4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Staff Attorney - Orthodox Jewish Matrimonial Initiative, Matrimonial/EJP

Sanctuary for Families is seeking a Staff Attorney for their Orthodox Jewish Matrimonial Initiative (OJMI) to represent Orthodox Jewish survivors of domestic violence in matrimonial and family law matters. The OJMI Staff Attorney will work within the Legal Department to provide comprehensive and compassionate legal services to empower gender violence victims and advocate for policy and systems-change. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in matrimonial/family law and a deep understanding of gender-based dynamics within the Orthodox Jewish community. This is a full-time position with a budgeted salary of $78,000 - $81,167 annually.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent Orthodox Jewish survivors of domestic violence in Family, Supreme, and Religious Courts on issues such as orders of protection, custody, visitation, child support, and matrimonial matters
• Provide legal consultations and referrals to other service providers as needed
• Manage a caseload of both contested and uncontested matters
• Collaborate with volunteers, interns, and pro bono attorneys and support the training of junior staff members
• Organize community-based advocacy efforts to effect policy initiatives and systems changes for the benefit of domestic violence victims within the Orthodox Jewish community
• Attend and participate in internal and external agency conferences and legal/bar association committee meetings to stay informed about developments in domestic violence and matrimonial/family law
• Collaborate with law firms, law schools, community-based organizations, and other agencies to strengthen the practice and increase the visibility of Sanctuary for Families/OJMI in the legal and domestic violence communities
• Represent Sanctuary for Families on task forces, political and advocacy committees, and participate in outreach events outside of the agency
• Track client cases through Salesforce case management system
• Collaborate with other entities or organizations serving the Orthodox Jewish community
• Participate in OJMI Council and assist with organizing programs
• Perform related duties or special projects as directed by supervisors

Qualifications:

• . and Admission to the New York State Bar
• Up to 4 years of legal experience
• Experience working in the gender violence field
• Strong interest in matrimonial/family law
• Knowledge of gender-based dynamics within the Orthodox Jewish community and a strong motivation for social change against gender-based violence
• Ability to build rapport with Orthodox Jewish clients, legal and social service providers, and Rabbinic leadership
• Understanding of the Orthodox Jewish communities within the New York City Metropolitan Area and ability to build networks to promote the goals of OJMI and meet the needs of clients
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively, problem-solve, prioritize, and multitask
• Effective collaboration with all staff members
• Excellent oral advocacy, communication, research, and writing skills
• Strong problem-solving, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills, initiative, and attention to detail
• Proficiency in LexisNexis Legal Research, Salesforce, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Hebrew or Yiddish is a plus

Salary and Benefits:

• Budgeted Salary: $78,000 - $81,167 Annually; Pursuant to STEP scale in accordance with collective bargaining agreement
• Hybrid work position; must be able to meet job location schedule obligations
• Proof of vaccination or proof of first dose with scheduled 2nd dose within 30 days is required
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer retirement contribution
• Paid time off
• Flex spending account
• Student loan assistance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Gym reimbursement program

Sanctuary for Families is an equal opportunity employer and follows the requirements of the Human Rights Law, including 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 intersect with issues of racial, gender, economic, immigrant, LGBTQ+, and disability justice. In order to fulfill our mission, Sanctuary strives to incorporate DEI principles at every level of the organization and continues to deepen our commitment to these values.

Not specified.

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Employer-paid life insurance, Employer retirement contribution, Paid time off, Flex spending account, Student loan assistance, Tuition reimbursement program, Gym reimbursement program.

Fluency in Hebrew or Yiddish a plus.

Legal representation, community education, outreach, policy and systems change advocacy, case management, legal research, oral and written advocacy, problem-solving, conflict resolution, collaboration, fluency in Hebrew or Yiddish a plus.

J.D. and admission to the New York State Bar.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to [contact person name] at [email, fax, or physical address].

Qualification and Experience J.D. and admission to the New York State Bar, up to 4 years of legal experience, experience in the gender violence field, strong interest in matrimonial/family law, knowledge of gender-based dynamics within the Orthodox Jewish community, ability to build rapport with clients and community leaders, proficiency in LexisNexis Legal Research, Salesforce, and Microsoft Office suite.

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