Criminal Law - Defense Attorney / Divorce Law Attorney in New York City, NY

Public Interest

New York City, NY

Criminal Law - Defense Attorney / Divorce Law Attorney in New York City, NY

Attorney

2-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: DV Family Law Attorney

Department: Legal, Organizing, & Advocacy

Job Responsibilities:
The DV Family Law Attorney will primarily provide consultation and representation to immigrant survivors of intimate partner violence. This role is integral in complementing a holistic array of services offered to victim/survivors at the organization. The attorney will collaborate with a team of staff to connect clients to necessary internal and external services to stabilize them within the community. Key responsibilities include:

- Providing holistic legal representation and advocacy to victims of domestic violence in family law matters, which include family offense, custody/visitation, and child support, with some focus on DV-based immigration advocacy.
- Collaborating with the organization’s existing Domestic Violence Project to offer counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy.
- Coordinating access for victims to the organization’s other civil legal services, addressing the intersection of domestic violence needs with housing, benefits, consumer issues, and other legal areas.
- Delivering internal training and technical assistance on family law matters and the intersection of domestic violence needs with other civil legal services.
- Compiling and analyzing programmatic statistical information for program reports.
- Participating in community-based initiatives, taskforces, and other outreach activities that address the intersection of domestic violence and family law.
- Attending staff meetings and other team meetings as required.
- Additional related responsibilities may be assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
- A . Law Degree with admission to the New York State Bar is required.
- Relevant family law and courtroom experience is mandatory.
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is required.
- Experience working with victims of intimate partner violence and/or sexual assault is preferred.
- Competency and knowledge of trauma-informed lawyering are essential.
- A demonstrated commitment to social and racial justice issues is required, along with an understanding of the challenges facing immigrant communities, communities of color, and low-and moderate-income families.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are necessary.
- Exceptional collaborative skills and the ability to interact with other office staff at all levels in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, are required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is necessary.

Salary Information:
The organization offers a competitive salary based on experience and education, ranging from $83,000 to $91,000. Additionally, a comprehensive and generous benefits package is provided, which includes medical, dental, life, and disability insurance. Paid time off is also offered, including 20 vacation days, 15 sick days, 5 personal days, and 12 agency holidays. A 401k with agency contribution and other benefits are included.

The organization is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply for employment. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements, and a combination of education and experience will be considered unless specifically stated otherwise.