Senior Staff Attorney, Anti-Trafficking Initiative

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Senior Staff Attorney, Anti-Trafficking Initiative - Full-time - Legal - Sanctuary for Families
H2: Join Our Team and Make a Difference in the Lives of Survivors of Gender Violence and Human Trafficking

- 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.
- We provide a comprehensive range of services to empower survivors to move from fear and abuse to safety and stability.
- Our services are available in 11 locations throughout New York City.
- We are currently seeking a Senior Staff Attorney to join our Anti-Trafficking Initiative team.
- This position offers a budgeted salary of $80,000 - $90,000 annually.
- The work position is currently hybrid, with the ability to meet job location schedule obligations.
- We offer a generous benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and more.
- We are committed to equal employment opportunities and do not discriminate based on race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, and other protected categories.
- We strongly encourage people of color, trans and gender non-conforming individuals, people with disabilities, and survivors of gender-based violence to apply.
- Our mission is centered on racial, gender, economic, immigrant, LGBTQ+, and disability justice, and we strive to incorporate DEI principles at every level of our organization.


Senior Staff Attorney, Anti-Trafficking Initiative - Job Description:

- Provide direct legal representation for survivors of human trafficking and their eligible family members.
- Train, supervise, and mentor pro bono attorneys and staff attorneys.
- Advocate for clients in various legal and social systems, such as immigration, criminal justice, and public benefits.
- Collaborate with other professionals to secure the best outcomes for clients.
- Represent Sanctuary for Families at relevant events and design and deliver trainings to educate the public and other service providers about human trafficking and gender-based violence.
- Design and implement initiatives for specific client populations.
- Compile and analyze data for progress reports to funders.
- Perform other duties and projects as requested by the Director of the Anti-Trafficking Initiative.


Requirements:

- Admitted to practice law in a . state bar.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing immigration and/or criminal law, preferably in the public interest sector.
- Extensive knowledge of federal and state laws related to human trafficking, particularly immigration and criminal law.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, public speaking, and leadership skills.
- Excellent judgment and ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Bilingual in English and a relevant community language (. Spanish, Mandarin).
- Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.
- Ability to motivate, inspire, and manage staff.
- Deep understanding and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
- Energetic and passionate about ending gender violence and human trafficking.

Salary Information:

- Budgeted salary of $80,000 - $90,000 annually.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Retirement contribution.
- Paid time off.
- Flex spending account.
- Student loan assistance.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Gym reimbursement program.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Wellness Program & rewards.

Equal Employment Opportunities:

- All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, and other protected categories.
- Sanctuary for Families follows the requirements of the Human Rights Law, including non-discrimination based on prior criminal conviction and arrest.
- We strongly encourage people of color, trans and gender non-conforming individuals, people with disabilities, and survivors of gender-based violence to apply.
- Our mission is centered on racial, gender, economic, immigrant, LGBTQ+, and disability justice, and we strive to incorporate DEI principles at every level of our organization.

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