Staff Attorney, Family Law Project - Queens Family Justice Center (QFJC)

4-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.


Job Title: Staff Attorney, Family Law Project - Queens Family Justice Center (QFJC)

Organization: Sanctuary for Families

Department: Family Law Project

Experience: Up to 4 years of relevant legal experience (or stellar Law Graduate who has passed the Bar Exam)

Salary: $78,000 - $81,979 annually for experienced attorneys, $72,903 annually for Law Graduates

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Queens, New York

Job Description:

• Provide legal representation to survivors of domestic and gender-based violence in family law matters in Queens.
• Focus on family offense, custody/visitation, child/spousal support, and divorce cases.
• Conduct civil legal screenings and consultations, assist pro se clients, and conduct community outreach and education.
• Collaborate with other agencies to advocate for systemic change.
• Maintain a caseload of approximately 20 - 30 active clients per month and approximately 40 – 60 active cases.
• Report to the Associate Program Director of the Family Law Project at the Queens FJC.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct representation and advocacy to clients in family law litigation.
• Provide pro se legal assistance and consultations to clients.
• Collaborate with volunteers, interns, and pro bono attorneys.
• Facilitate clients’ access to resources and financial assistance.
• Provide technical assistance to FJC partner agencies.
• Conduct community outreach, training, and education.
• Actively engage in advocacy committees and task forces.
• Attend and participate in inter-agency conferences and legal/bar association committee meetings.
• Perform any other department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor.

Requirements:

• . Degree and admission to the New York State Bar.
• Up to 4 years of relevant legal experience (or stellar Law Graduate who has passed the Bar Exam).
• Strong lawyering, advocacy, and leadership skills.
• Experience working in the domestic violence field.
• Highly motivated to provide zealous, knowledgeable, culturally competent, and empathic legal advocacy to domestic violence survivors.
• Ability to work well with people from diverse communities and backgrounds.
• Fluency in a community language other than English is a plus.

Benefits:

• 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.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program and rewards.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Sanctuary for Families is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, or domestic violence victim status. We follow the requirements of the Human Rights Law, including non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

People of color, trans and gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities, and survivors of gender-based violence are strongly encouraged to apply. Sanctuary for Families recognizes that the safety, healing, and self-determination of survivors of domestic violence and related forms of gender violence are at the intersection of racial, gender, economic, immigrant, LGBTQ+, and disability justice, as well as many other critical issues. In order to realize our mission, we strive to center DEI principles at every level of the organization and continue to deepen that commitment. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program and rewards.

Fluency in a community language other than English is a plus.

Legal Representation, Advocacy, Leadership, Cultural Competence, Empathy, Domestic Violence, Legal Research, Client Counseling, Case Management, Community Outreach, Training, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Technical Assistance, Inter-Agency Communication, Budget Management, Program Development.

J.D. Degree.

Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to the contact person listed below.

Qualification and Experience J.D. Degree, Admission to the New York State Bar, Up to 4 years of relevant legal experience or stellar Law Graduate who has passed the Bar Exam.

Legal